Betty Kuhnert

Betty A. Kuhnert, age 81, of Wausau, passed away on Sunday, October 17, 2021, at Aspirus Wausau Hospital.

She was born on August 31, 1940, in Merrill, the daughter of the late Henry and Bertha (Hartwig) Garves.  On June 11, 1960, she married Robert Kuhnert at Zion Evangelical Lutheran Church, town of Easton.  He preceded her in death.

Betty was a homemaker and farmer who enjoyed cooking and gardening.  She was talented when it came to making arts and crafts- especially bead work and painting.  She loved listening to Polka music and playing Sheepshead.

Survivors include her children, Diane Kuhnert of Wausau, David Kuhnert of St. Germain, Dennis (Laura) Kuhnert of Wausau, Dale (Sheila) Kuhnert of Weston, and Darlene (Chad) Ringle of Wausau; 8 grandchildren; 2 great-grandchildren; two sisters-in-law, Hazel Kell and Alice Garves, both of Wausau.

She was preceded in death by her parents, husband Robert, sister, Ruth Pfaff, and brother, Harold Garves.

Funeral Service will be held at 11:00 A.M. on Saturday, October 30, 2021, at Zion Evangelical Lutheran Church, 238145 Star Rd., Aniwa.  Rev. Ryan Fehrmann will officiate.  Visitation will be from 10:00 A.M. until the time of service on Saturday.   Burial will be in the church cemetery.

Helke Funeral Home, Wausau, is assisting the family with arrangements.  You may leave messages and condolences for her family at helke.com.