Anita E. Beilke

Anita E. Beilke 85, Wausau, passed away Tuesday, October 4, 2011 at her home. She was born August 30, 1926 in Wausau, daughter of the late Arthur and Lydia (Solie) Woldt. In September of 1947, she married Raymond Beilke in Wausau. He preceded her in death on March 27, 2002. Anita worked for the former Prange's Department Store, Wausau for many years. She was a member of the YWCA and a member of the altar guild at Immanuel Lutheran Church. Anita was often a volunteer at one of the hospitals in the Wausau area. Some of her favorite pastimes she shared with her husband, Raymond, included golfing, playing Bridge and traveling the world. Survivors include, two sons, Thomas (Patricia) Beilke, La Mesa, Calif. and Richard Beilke, Sun City, Calif.; three grandchildren, Melanie (Troy) Scott, Celebration, Fla., Shelby (Kurt) Mattia, Torrance, Calif. and Bryan Beilke, Redondo Beach, Calif.; and four great grandchildren, Calee, Makenna and Troy Scott and Jackson Mattia. Funeral services will be at 11:30 a.m. Monday, October 10, 2011 at Immanuel Lutheran Church, Wausau. Rev. Sarah Nehring will officiate. Burial will be in Restlawn Memorial Park, Wausau. Friends may call Monday from 9:30 a.m. until time of services at the church. Peterson/Kraemer Funeral Home, 1302 Sixth Street, Wausau is in charge of arrangements. Online condolences at www.petersonkraemer.com