Barbara A. Jozik

Barbara A. Jozik, 72, died Wednesday, January 25, 2023, under the care of Compassus Hospice at the House of Dove, Marshfield.

She was born March 15, 1950 in Marshfield, daughter of the late Sylvester “Pinky” and Caroline (Thistle) Rock.  On October 6, 1989 she married Thomas Jozik in Wausau.

Barbara graduated from Stratford High School before attending UW Stevens Point, where she met her first husband, Gary Digman. The two married and settled in Wausau, Wisconsin where they welcomed four boys, Jon, Micah, Jor-El and Kendall. After a divorce, Barb met Tom Jozik and the two were wed on October 6, 1989 in Wausau. They expanded their new family with the addition of a daughter, Natalie.

Barbara was a dedicated mother as well as a business minded woman. Her first job was in Wausau, with Wausau Employees Mutual. In 1985 she started out on her own and opened North country art and framing. After a successful 10 years, she took some time at home to raise her kids. When only Natalie was left at home, she took a position with Sam's club where she made great friends and enjoyed time with her colleagues. More recently she worked alongside her siblings and family at Rock Oil in Stratford.

When not working, Barb enjoyed several ways to spend time and unwind. She loved to spoil her grandkids and keep up with their changing interests. She collected an impressive library of murder-mystery novels that paired well with her enjoyment of “Murder She Wrote”. Her kids fondly remember days of gardening and secret missions with her, discussing politics and world events and looking forward to holiday cheesy potatoes. Lately, her and Tom have been enjoying trips out west, and recently purchased a cowhorse to show with their daughter. They also enjoyed going to Polka Dances and antique shopping.

Survivors include her husband, Thomas Jozik; children, Jon (Amy) Digman, Micah (Ann Vogel) Digman, Jor-El (Carolyn) Digman, Kendall (Nichole) Digman and Natalie (Jack Jewison) Jozik; grandchildren, Emma, Piper, Tyler, Henry, Wyatt, Declyn, Sawyer, Chloe and Lyra Digman; siblings, Alan (Linda) Rock, Lorna (Dave) Feemster, Peter (Barb) Rock and Michael(Karen) Rock.

Besides her parents, she was preceded in death by her first husband, Gary Digman.

Memorial services will be 6:00 p.m. Friday, February 3, 2023, at Peterson/Kraemer Funeral Home, 1302 Sixth St., Wausau.  Visitation will be Friday from 4:00 p.m. until the time of services all at the Sixth St. funeral home.

In lieu of flowers, a memorial is being established in Barbara's name.

Online condolences may be expressed at www.petersonkraemer.com