Ethel Wischmeyer

August 30, 1926 — June 16, 2009

Ethel Wischmeyer, 82, of Wausau , died Tuesday June 16, 2009 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital .

Ethel was born August 30, 1926 in Wausau , to the late Paul and Bertha (Pagel) Ninnemann. She married William Wischmeyer on August 16, 1963 in Pine City , Minnesota . Ethel owned and operated the Bon Ton Café in Wausau . After selling the restaurant, she owned and operated the 6 ^th Street Laundry. Ethel was a member of the American Legion Auxiliary, Montgomery Plant Post 10 of Wausau. She enjoyed bowling, golfing, reading, flower gardening, sewing, arts and crafts, playing cards and spending time with her family to include special time with her siblings.

Survivors include her husband William of Wausau, two daughters; Marlene (Donald) Schewe of Wausau, Pamela (Michael) Apfelbeck of Rhinelander, one son; Glen Kordus of Windsor, 11 grandchildren, 9 great grandchildren, one sister Ruth Reinicke of Wausau, and one brother; Melvin (Caroline) Ninnemann both of Wausau.

Ethel was preceded in death by one son Dale Kordus, one sister Marcella Kell and three brothers; Clarence, Marvin, and Harold Ninnemann.

Funeral services will be 11 a.m. Saturday, June 20, 2009 at St. Stephen Lutheran Church, Wausau . Officiating will be the Reverend Gary Froseth. Entombment will be in Restlawn Memorial Park Mausoleum. Visitation will be Friday from 4 p.m. until 7 p.m. at the Helke Funeral Home, Wausau , and Saturday from 10 a.m. until the time of services at the church. You may sign our family guest book at helke.com.

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Ethel Wischmeyer

August 30, 1926 — June 16, 2009

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