Brenda Burger

Brenda Burger died June 18, 2024 after a long hard fought 7 year battle with cancer.

Brenda was born January 2, 1954 to the late Raymond and Elaine (Stoltenow) Hentz at Hankinson, ND where she lived her childhood and teenage years and graduated high school.

Through the years there are many stories that can be told about Brenda, but the most important one that she hoped to always be remembered was how truly caring & devoted she was to her family and friends. She lived her life for them. She always wanted it to be a day she could be the best that she could be, and especially the days when she was in her race with destiny fighting cancer. She strived to be a loving and devoted wife, the best mother a son could ask for, a sister & sister-in-law who was also a friend & confidant, an aunt who loved them all and a friend who truly cherished times spent together. She was always quick with a smile and tried always to see the best in people. Brenda was truly a people person and enjoyed being with people and loved sharing homemade goodies, especially at Christmas. She was always supportive of our military and veterans and was a very Proud Army Mom especially when her son Nathan was on active duty. She continued that pride and her ongoing support with donations and by displaying a lighted flag and Support Our Troops signage in her home and vehicle. She was proud of her North Dakota heritage, and she was very Proud to be an American.

Brenda is survived by her husband Patrick Burger and her son Nathan Julsrud. Her sister, Jackie (Ron) Lingen. Sisters in-laws and brothers in-laws, Sandra Burger, Barbara (Marshall) Wiedeman, John (Renee) Burger, Ted Jr. (Sheila) Burger, niece, Tana (Paul) Barney and nephews, Brad (Julie) Lingen, Joel (Nicci) Lingen, Tim (Sandy Nelson) Hentz, Nick (Kim) Burger and Zachary Burger. 1 great nephew (Sean) and 3 great nieces, (Alayna, Graysen & Gretchen). She also leaves the many great friends from her years of working at the now BMO Harris Bank. She was preceded in death by her parents, Raymond & Elaine Hentz, her brother Glenn Hentz, her parents-in-law, Ted Sr.& Jean Burger, and her fur babies, her very special Pugs: Chubby & Pudge.

Brenda’s support of our military can be carried on by memorials being sent to The USO (United Service Organization) or because cancer does not care how old you are, St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital. Both of these organizations were dear to Brenda’s heart.

Brenda taught us the importance of love, gratitude and being humble. She challenged us to find joy in every day and to be grateful for every sunrise. We are extremely proud of her and her impact on our lives will forever be carried with us.

A celebration of life service will be held at Noon on Friday, June 28, 2024 at Peterson/Kraemer Funeral Home, 1302 Sixth Street, Wausau.  Visitation will be Friday from 10:30 a.m. until the time of service all at the funeral home.

Online condolences may be expressed at www.petersonkraemer.com