Sylvia Dettmering was an energetic woman who was known for her wonderful sense of humor and quick wit.
Whether it was motorcycle riding with her husband, George, golfing, snowmobiling or partying with friends, Sylvia always had a good time.
Her and her family enjoyed spending time together at their cottage on
Pier
Lake
.
Sylvia loved to fish off the dock as well as going four wheeling or jet skiing with her grandsons. She had a special talent for crocheting Afghans, making rosettes and the perfect Peppernuts.
At the age of 85, Sylvia passed away on
Friday, December 12, 2008
at Harbor House in Merrill.
She was born
February 9, 1923
in the town of
Texas
to the late Herman and Sara (Goebel) Krueger.
She was raised on the family farm until she met George Dettmering at a wedding dance.
They married on
September 14, 1940
at
Trinity
Lutheran
Church
,
Wausau
and recently celebrated their 68
th
wedding anniversary.
After working at Kraft Cheese for several years, George and Sylvia moved to
Wittenberg
where they owned Dettmering Jewelers for 34 years retiring in 1982.
While living in
Wittenberg
,
Sylvia also took local floral orders for weddings and funerals, served on the Welcome Wagon Committee and attended
St. Paul
’s
Lutheran
Church
.
After moving to
Wausau
, they became members of
Christ
Lutheran
Church
and were a “Security Couple” at
Kannenberg
Plaza
for 20 years.
Sylvia and George made many friends there and were active in the Bible study group.
Survivors include George of Merrill, one daughter, Cheryl (Rodney) Couillard of Merrill, 4 grandchildren, Michelle (David) Tichinel of Clintonville, Jodi Pike of Green Bay, Chris (Jessica) Bargender of Wausau, Jeff Bargender of Rothschild, and 4 great grandchildren, Adam and Cody Zuehl and Amy and Selena Tichinel all of Clintonville. Sylvia was preceded in death by a daughter, Judy Pike, a sister, Dorothy Sturm, and two brothers, Elmer and Wesley Krueger.
Funeral services will be
2:00 p.m.
,
Tuesday, December 16, 2008
at Helke Funeral Home,
Wausau
.
Reverend Joel Danner will officiate. Burial will be in
Restlawn
Memorial Park
.
Visitation will be Tuesday from
Noon
until the time of services at the funeral home.
You may sign our family guest book at helke.com.
We would like to thank the staff at Harbor House and Ministry Hospice for their care and kindness they gave Sylvia and our family over these past few years.
