Delores "Dee Dee" ("Wilde") Rhyner

Delores A. “Dee Dee” Rhyner, 88, Wausau, died Sunday May 26, 2024 at Sylvan Crossing, Wausau.

She was born March 1, 1936, in Wausau, daughter of the late Wilbert and Anna (Hussong) Wilde.  On January 30, 1954, she married Roger D. Rhyner at Grace United Church of Christ, Wausau.  He preceded her in death April 11, 2023.

Prior to her retirement, Delores had been employed at the former Employers Insurance Companies, Wausau. Other employment included, Marathon Battery, Connor Forest Industries, and her pride and joy—Rosebud Bakery and Diaper Service. In her free time Delores enjoyed gardening and planting flowers as well as cutting the lawn walking to visit the neighbors and an occasional trip to the casino.  Special to her was the time she spent helping her children and grandchildren.

Survivors include, two sons, Dennis (Amy) Rhyner, Merrill and Roger (Melissa Dziondziakowski) Rhyner, Antigo; two daughters, Donna (Brian) Opper, Merrill and Dawn (Chris) Gruna, Merrill; grandchildren, Corey (Stacy) Opper, Nikki Opper, Christopher (Jessica) Gruna, Justin (Leah) Gruna, Brooke (Steve) Danielczak, Breanna (Jeremy) Jeske, Brody (Alexis) Rhyner and Morgan (fiance’ Jordan) Rhyner, Mandey Fleischman, Dylan McGhee, Ryin McGhee, Nick McGhee; 18 great-grandchildren; Two sisters-in-law, Jeanette Hazelquist and Marge Thorn; a brother-in-law, William Prosser; and many nieces and nephews.

Besides her parents and husband, she was preceded in death by brothers, Jerome and James Wilde, sister, Loretta Fuller.

Funeral services will 11:00 a.m. Saturday June 1, 2024 at Peterson/Kraemer Funeral Home, 1302 Sixth Street, Wausau.  Rev. Jen Hoffman will officiate. Entombment will be in the Garden of Eternal Rest Mausoleum, Restlawn Memorial Park. Wausau. Visitation will be on Saturday from 9:00 a.m. until the time of services at the funeral home. Peterson/Kraemer Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.  Online condolences may be expressed at www.petersonkraemer.com

The family wishes to extend their sincere gratitude to the staff at Sylvan Crossings on Evergreen for the comfort and care they extended to Delores.