Cathy M. Bandock

Cathy Bandock, 68, of Wausau, went to her heavenly home on Friday, June 9, 2023.

Cathy Mae Bandock was born on December 6, 1954 in Wausau to the late Raymond and Lucille (Krueger) Brueggeman.  She was a part of the graduating class of 1973 at Athens High School.  On August 9, 1980 Cathy married the love of her life Bill Bandock in Wausau at St. Stephen Lutheran Church.

For more than 20 years Cathy worked in claims at Wausau Insurance.  She took a break in her career to babysit her twin granddaughters and their baby sister.  Upon reentering the workforce, she finished her career at Cardiac Associates and Aspirus with her retirement in 2018.

Cathy loved reading, true crime shows, and being with family.  At every family function she made a point to check in with everyone and made sure they knew she cared.  Her grandkids brought her the most joy.  She cherished every minute with them.  The thing Cathy is most remembered for is her giant heart.  She didn’t care where you came from or where you were going, she knew you were worthy of love and help.  Cathy will be missed by all the people whose lives she touched.

Survivors include her husband of nearly 43 years, Bill; daughters, Jennifer (Jake) Harkins and Patricia (Will) Ostrem; siblings, Sherry (Mark) Wolffer, Rose (Bill) Heier, Steve Brueggeman, Lisa (Bob) Giese, and Amy (Dale) Dahlke; grandchildren, Tessa, Skye, Mackenzie, and Aiden Ostrem and Caitlin and Claire Harkins; and many beloved nieces and nephews.

Cathy is flying high in heaven with her parents, Lucy and Ray, and nephew, Kyle.

A memorial service will be at 11:00 a.m. on Thursday, June 15, 2023 at Peterson/Kraemer Funeral Home, 1302 Sixth Street, Wausau, with Rev. Karoline Schwantes of St. Stephen Lutheran Church officiating.  Visitation will begin on Wednesday, June 14, at 5:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. and continue on Thursday at 10:00 a.m. until the time of service, all at the funeral home.  Online condolences may be expressed at www.petersonkraemer.com.

The family would like to extend a special thank you to the doctors, nurses, and staff of the Aspirus I.C.U. for the care that Cathy received.