Deanna R. (Mueller) Syring

DeAnna R. Syring, 84, Wausau passed away peacefully while under the care of Aspirus Comfort Care and Hospice Services at the Hospice House, Wausau.

She was born February 15, 1939 in Wausau, daughter of the late Julius and Alice (Reetz) Mueller.  DeAnna graduated from Wausau East High School.  On June 23, 1956 she married Gary Syring Sr. at Trinity Lutheran Church, Wausau.  He preceded her in death on April 2, 2010.

DeAnna worked as a cashier at The Village Pantry and County Market.  She also worked as a switchboard operator for over 14 years at Aspirus Wausau Hospital, prior to her retirement.  Some of her favorite pastimes included going up north, NASCAR Races, shopping and visiting with her children and grandchildren.

Survivors include her children, Kim Kluetz, Debra Freese and Vicki (Rich) Tessmer, 7 grandchildren, 9 great grandchildren and a sister, Donna Pflieger and many special relatives and friends.  DeAnna also enjoyed the company of many four-legged companions, especially Lacey.

DeAnna was preceded in death by her parents, her loving husband, her son Gary Syring Jr., sister, Audrey Whippler, brother-in-law, Edward Pflieger and her sons-in-law, Dennis Cronce and Daniel Kluetz.

Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m. Thursday, April 13, 2023 at Peace United Church of Christ, Schofield.  The Rev. Gloria Van Houten will officiate.  Entombment will be in the Garden of Eternal Rest Mausoleum, Restlawn Memorial Park, Wausau.  Visitation will be held on Wednesday, April 12, 2023 from 4:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. at the Peterson/Kraemer Funeral Home, 1302 Sixth Street, Wausau and again on Thursday from 10:00 a.m. until the time of services at the church.  Online condolences may be expressed at www.petersonkraemer.com.

The family would like to extend a sincere thank you to all the staff at the Hospice House for the outstanding and compassionate care they gave DeAnna while she was under their care.