Agnes Pauline Bembenek

Agnes Pauline Bembenek, 96, Wausau, went to her heavenly home on Wednesday, October 3, 2018.

She was born on September 26, 1922 in the town of Bevent to the late Anton and Felixia (Stroik) Wierzba.  On October 26, 1953, Agnes married the love of her life, the late Frank A. Bembenek who passed away on February 12, 2004.

Over the years, Agnes worked in many Wausau area homes as a housekeeper.  She enjoyed the friendships that she developed with each of these families. Agnes took great pride in what she did and it showed.

Agnes was a homemaker, baker and loved gardening.  Her delicious home-made buns were enjoyed by many.  She could grow any vegetable or flower from seed and nurture them in her ever-productive garden.  Agnes was known to many for her abundant raspberry patch.  Her berries were known far and wide. Agnes donated many of her plants to the Wausau Area Women’s Community and would occasionally stop to check on their growth.

Agnes and Frank enjoyed the cottage they built together on Lake Alice.  The cottage was the center of entertainment for family and friends.   They spent quality time enjoying the beautiful sunsets, fishing and sharing many of those special fishing spots with others.

Agnes was a longtime member of St. Matthew’s Catholic Church. Agnes was open, honest and direct. She was always willing to lend a helping hand and offer advice.

Agnes was preceded in death by her loving husband, her parents, brothers Martin, Walter, Dominic, Joe, Raymond and Leo Wierzba and sisters Irene Galecki, Theresa Bembenek, Verona Woyak, Regina Kizewski, Valeria Ganski, and Margaret Wanserski.  She is survived sister in laws Margaret, Dororthy and Delores Wierzba and by many nieces and nephews who loved her dearly and will miss her greatly.

The Funeral Mass will be 11:00 a.m. Saturday, October 6, 2018 at St. Matthew Catholic Church, 229 S. 28th Ave. Wausau, WI 54401. Entombment will be in Holy Angels Mausoleum, St. Michael Cemetery, Wausau.  Visitation will be Saturday from 9:00 to 11:00 a.m. at St. Matthew Catholic Church. In lieu of flowers, Masses for Frank and Agnes, donations to St. Matthew’s Church or a charity of your choice.

Peterson/Kraemer Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.  Online condolences may be expressed at www.peterson/kraemer.com

Special thanks to Wausau Aspirus Hospice for their kindness and care.