Darlene E. Kapitz

Darlene E. Kapitz, 79, Wausau, passed away peacefully at her daughter’s home on Tuesday, August 30, 2022 under the care of Aspirus Comfort Care and Hospice Services.

She was born October 2, 1942 in Wausau, daughter of the late Aloysius and Anna (Lang) Schilling.

She worked in customer service for Sears and County Market in Wausau until her retirement.  Darlene was a social butterfly with plenty of spunk and a quick wit about her.  She will be deeply missed by all who knew and loved her.

Survivors include, two daughters, Lisa (Brian) Buchberger, Rhinelander and Chris (Ed) Wintersteen, Phillipsburg, KS; two grandchildren, Ryan (Melissa) Buchberger and Jessica (Joseph) Hansen; two great-grandchildren, Hunter Buchberger and Miles Hansen; and her twin sister, Marlene (Milton) Heinz.

Besides her parents, she was preceded in death by five siblings, George (Dorothy) Schilling, Gary Schilling, Orville (Lorraine) Schilling, Armella (Robert) Bendele and Evelyn (Glenn) Winter.

Funeral services will be at 11:00 a.m. on Wednesday, September 7, 2022 at Peterson/Kraemer Funeral Home, 1302 Sixth Street, Wausau.  Rev. Samuel Martin will officiate.  Burial will be in Restlawn Memorial Park, Wausau.  Visitation will be on Wednesday from 10:00 a.m. until time of services at the funeral home.

Online condolences may be expressed at www.petersonkraemer.com