Evelyn Mae (Handrick) Barkow

Evelyn M. Barkow, 85, Athens, died Sunday August 7, 2022, at Our House Senior Living, Wausau.

She was born July 26, 1937, in Athens, daughter of the late Joseph and Grace (Krause) Handrick. On August 16, 1958, she married Marvin Barkow in Athens. He preceded her in death, October 6, 2002.

Evelyn had been employed at Badger Basket, Edgar and retired from Marathon Cheese after several years of service to the company. Among her favorite pastimes, she enjoyed gardening, baking, embroidery, fishing with her sister, Jean, camping at Spirit Lake, and she cherished the time spent with her grandchildren.

Survivors include her children, Russell (Janna) Barkow, Milan, Lori (Harlen) Kremsreiter, Athens, Joanne (Mike) Von Loh, Athens; grandchildren, Brad (Heather) Barkow, Beth (Tyler) Thurman, Bobbie (Mike) Moore, Amber (Fiancé, Matt Lepak) Von Loh, Becky (Bubba Nelson) Von Loh; great grandchildren, Emmitt, Braxton, Bentley, Callie, Erika, Sawyer, Kyra, Karsyn; siblings, Jean Kramm, Gillette, Gary (Janet) Handrick, Athens, Sharon (Andy) Schueller, Big Flats, Mary Jo Handrick, Amberg.  Besides her parents and husband, Evelyn was preceded in death by a daughter, Joy Marie Barkow.

The Funeral Mass will be celebrated at 11:00 a.m. Thursday August 11, 2022, at St. Anthony Catholic Church, Athens. Rev. George Graham will preside. Burial will be in Calvary Cemetery. Visitation will be on Thursday from 9:00 a.m. until the time of services at the church.

Peterson/Kraemer Funeral Home, Athens, is in charge of arrangements. Online condolences may be expressed at www.petersonkraemer.com