Enola M. Willhite

Enola M. Willhite, 87, of Edgar, passed away on Tuesday, June 11, 2024 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital.

Enola was born on April 30, 1937, to Arthur and Minnie (Woller) Mueller.  She graduated from Edgar High School with the class of 1955.  She married Harvey Willhite on October 24, 1959, at St. Stephen Lutheran Church in Edgar.

Enola and Harvey enjoyed traveling, spending time at their campsite in Tomahawk, and volunteering for church and other events.  After Harvey passed away in March of 2020, Enola continued to live independently and stay active.

She enjoyed walking in her neighborhood and visiting people she saw on her walks.  She kept dog treats with her, so, in case someone she saw while walking happened to have a dog along, the dog would get a treat from “Grandma.”

Enola was a member of local church quilting groups, was an avid reader, and followed sports of all kinds including “her” Brewers, Packers, Bucks, and Badgers.

She was known for singing birthday greetings and if she knew your birthday, you’d likely receive a call from Enola singing Happy Birthday to You.

Her faith was very strong.  She read daily devotions and regularly attended church services and bible studies.

She LOVED baking cookies and sharing them with others.  Family and friends who stopped at her house for a visit could count on there being cookies in the cookie pail for a treat.  Once the cookie inventory was low, she’d start planning for her next baking day.

Most of all, she loved her immediate and extended family as well as friends she considered family.  She loved when people would stop for visits and enjoyed all family get togethers.  She and her hugs will be missed by many.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Harvey; her parents; and her brother, James Mueller.

Survivors include children, Sue Willhite, Steven (Ann) Willhite, and Judy (Steven) Weber; grandchildren, Stephanie (Bradley) Johncox, Jaimie (Dustin) Adamavich, and Michael (Taylor) Willhite; great-grandchildren, Emersyn and Elliott Johncox, Maevey Adamavich, and Hudson Willhite; and granddogs, Derek, Sonny, and Jordie.

Funeral service will be 11 a.m. on Friday, July 5, 2024, at St. John Lutheran Church, 120500 County Rd N, Edgar (Town of Wien), with Rev. Gail Sowell officiating.  Visitation will be at the church from 9 a.m. until the time of service.  Burial in the church cemetery will follow.  Online condolences may be expressed at www.petersonkraemer.com.