Cecilia "Ceil" Theresa (Krautkramer) Zins

Cecilia “Ceil” T. Zins, 98, formerly of S. Ninth Avenue, Wausau, died Friday January 6, 2023 at Mountain Terrace, Wausau, under the compassionate care of St. Croix Hospice and the many caregivers at Mountain Terrace.

She was born April 26, 1924, in Marathon, daughter of the late Joseph and Mary (Gassner) Krautkramer.  On September 23, 1947, she married Emil J. Zins at St. Mary Catholic Church, Marathon.  Following their marriage, they farmed in Rocky Ridge in Mosinee, before moving to Wausau.

Ceil was a homemaker and enjoyed helping others through various volunteer works.  Her Faith and involvement at Holy Name Catholic Church was very important to her.  Among her many involvements there, she had served as Sacristan, Eucharistic Minister, Lay Leader of Prayer, co-ordinator of communion to the homebound and she was a very active member of St. Regina Circle of St. Catherine Council.  Ceil and Emil enjoyed traveling and playing sheepshead with friends and relatives.

Survivors include a sister, Irene Cihlar, a brother, Lyle Krautkramer; many nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Emil on March 25, 2016; and her siblings and in-laws; Dolores (Clarence) Rader, Florence (Oscar) Witberler, Carl (Mary) Krautkramer, Joseph (Sylvia) Krautkramer, Leroy Krautkramer, Alois (Lillian) Krautkramer, Marie (Earl Larabee) (Roman) Gau, Ervin Cihlar, LaVerne Krautkramer.

The Funeral Mass will be celebrated at 11:30 a.m. Tuesday January 10, 2023 at Holy Name Catholic Church, Wausau.  Rev. Samuel Martin will preside. Burial will be in St. Paul Catholic Cemetery, Mosinee. Visitation will be on Tuesday from 9:30 a.m. until the time of services at the church.  There will be a parish and St. Catherine Council rosary service at 10:00 a.m. Tuesday at the church.

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

Her family would like to express their sincere appreciation to the staff at St. Croix Hospice for the wonderful care given to Ceil during her time with them.  Special thanks to the residents and staff at Mountain Terrace for the love and support through the years-they were like family to Ceil and she treasured that relationship.  We further would like to extend a special thank you to her neighbors on South Ninth Avenue for their years of friendship.

We are going to miss you Auntie, especially at our family gatherings and card game tables.