Marlene Handrick

Marlene Nora (Lemmer) Handrick, 81, of Wausau, died peacefully at home on Saturday August 7, 2021 in the care of family and Aspirus Hospice Care.

She was born February 26, 1940 in Marathon, daughter of the late Frances Hornung Lemmer and Aloys Lemmer, Marathon. She was preceded in death by her former husband, William Handrick, Springfield, VA, her brothers Marvin, Norman and Ronald Lemmer, and her daughter-in-law Susan (Erlewine) Handrick.

She is survived by her four children, Patrick Handrick, Wausau, Mark Handrick, Charlotte NC, Karen (Dennis) Literski, Wind Lake, Karla (Jon) Warnke, Wausau, and her grandchildren, Jacob & Kelsey Warnke, Nathan & Garrett Literski, Jackson & Leah Handrick. She is survived by her siblings Doris Heil, James Lemmer, Barbara Murkowski, George Lemmer, and many nieces and nephews.

For many years Marlene worked at Wausau Insurance. She enjoyed spending time with her children and grandchildren and visiting with her sisters and brothers to play cards.

A Memorial Mass will be held at 1:00 p.m. on Monday, August 23, 2021 at St. Anne Catholic Church, Wausau, with visitation from 11:00-1:00. Helke Funeral Home is handling the arrangements.