Evelyn Marquardt, 103,
Wausau
, died
Tuesday, November 25, 2008
at Colonial Manor Medical and
Rehabilitation
Center
.
Evelyn Serene Johnson was born
July 6, 1905
on the property of what is now
Christ
Lutheran
Church
to the late Anton and Anna (Erickson) Johnson.
She attended school in town and later graduated from the normal school and received her teaching certificate.
Evelyn taught school for a couple of years before marrying Alvin Marquardt
June 29, 1927
in
Wausau
.
Throughout their lives together, they enjoyed square dancing and playing cards.
Four daughters were born to the happy couple: Doris, Carol, Susan, and Annette.
Evelyn and Alvin celebrated forty-six loving years together prior to his death on
December 22, 1973
.
Evelyn was a very strong Norwegian woman with a deep sense of faith and family.
She was a charter member of
Christ
Lutheran
Church
and was also a member of both the Ladies Guild and Golden Friendship.
When not working, Evelyn was a wonderful cook and excellent baker.
In her free time she enjoyed knitting, one year knitting 75 pairs of slippers to be donated to the
Health
Care
Center
.
Evelyn is survived by her daughters: Carol Plautz, Susan Craft, and Annette (Gary) Natal all of Wausau; son-in-law, Niles (Donna) Gappa of Branson West, MO; 7 grandchildren; 15 great-grandchildren; one great-great-granddaughter; her sister, Helen Dudek of
Wausau
; sister-in-law, Florence Johnson of La Mesa, CA; and many more extended family.
She is preceded in death by her daughter, Doris Gappa; 2 sons-in-law, 3 brothers, and 2 sisters.
Funeral services will be
11:00 AM
Saturday, November 29, 2008
at
Christ
Lutheran
Church
,
Wausau
.
Pastor Dave Wetmore will be officiating.
Visitation will begin at
10:00 AM
Saturday, November 29, 2008
at
Christ
Lutheran
Church
and last until the time of services.
There will be a private family committal in
Pine
Grove
Cemetery
at a later time.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be directed to the
Christ
Lutheran
Church
Ladies Guild Kitchen Fund.
