Christine I. Torzewski

Christine I. Torzewski, 98, Wausau, died Thursday June 30, 2016 at Wausau Manor Nursing Home, under the care of Aspirus Comfort Care and Hospice Services. She was born September 29, 1917 in Wausau, daughter of Anton and Mary (Klimek) Torzewski. Christine was secretary and receptionist at Wisconsin Valley Improvement Company retiring after 27 years of service. Most of her working years were in Wausau and included employment at St. Mary's Hospital in the admitting office, the Employment Office and Albrent Freight. In the past, Christine had also been employed with the Red Cross and Civil Service in the European Theatre and Alaska. Among her favorite pastimes were music, especially listening to vocalists, refinishing antique furniture, and playing bridge. She was also a choir member during its formative years at St. Michael Parish and a member of the Parish Council of Catholic Women, the Rosary Society and former church circle. Christine also enjoyed working in her challenging back yard with a terrain of many difficulties. With heartfelt gratitude, the family wishes to acknowledge Fred and Sally Fenhaus for their many years of devoted assistance to Christine as they helped her with yardwork, snow blowing, getting the mail and the many daily tasks that had become increasingly difficult through the years. Survivors include one sister, Mary Louise (Albert) Walkush, Stevens Point and dearly loved nieces and nephews, Mary Jo (Tom) Monien, David (Mary) Torzewski, Gary Torzewski and Mark (Barb) Torzewski, several great nieces and nephews, other relatives and friends. Besides her parents, she was preceded in death by a sister, Dorothy Larson, two brothers, Edmund and Eugene Torzewski as well as one sister and two brothers who died in infancy. The Funeral Mass will be celebrated at 11:00 a.m. Thursday July 7, 2016 at St. Michael Catholic Church, Wausau. Rev. William Grevatch will preside. Burial will be in the parish cemetery. Friends may call on Thursday from 9:30 a.m. until the time of services at the church. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be directed to St. Michael Catholic Church. Peterson/Kraemer Funeral Home, 1302 Sixth Street, Wausau, is in charge of arrangements. Online condolences may be expressed at www.petersonkraemer.com