Evelyn E. Stremer

Evelyn E. Stremer 97, a lifelong resident of Athens, died January 13, 2012 under the care of Aspirus Comfort Care and Hospice Services at Mount View Care Center, Wausau. She was born June 28, 1914 in the town of Johnson, daughter of the late Fred and Angeline (Klenka) Bahr. On June 28, 1941 she married Edmund "Lefty" Stremer in Athens. Evelyn and her husband operated Borchardt and Stremer Garage for over 25 years. Edmund preceded her in death on February 27, 1990. Evelyn enjoyed quilting, playing bingo and was an excellent cook. She was a member of the St. Anthony PCCW and a 50 year member of the National Catholic Society of Foresters. Survivors include her daughter, Marilyn (John) Habeck, Madison; sons, Roger (Sandra) Stremer, Mosinee, David (June) Stremer, Stevens Point and Mark (Annette) Stremer, Mosinee; grandchildren, Steve (Mollie Guldan) Stremer, Eric (Carrie) Stremer, Michael Stremer, Rebecca (Sean) Mahin, Heidi Kolodziej, Dan (Carolyn Turcott) Habeck and Jaclyn (Dave) Ness; great-grandchildren, Drew and Ben Stremer, Zach and Megan Stremer, Tien and Nikayah Kolodziej, Dashel, Esme, Everly and Bode Habeck and Callyn Ness; and a sister, Beatrice (Lloyd) Aderhold, Green Bay; sister-in-law, Carmen Ripple, Spokane, Washington; other nieces, nephews, relatives and friends. Besides her parents and husband she was preceded in death by a brother, Edmund Bahr. The funeral Mass will be celebrated 11 a.m. Saturday, January 21, 2012 at St. Anthony Catholic Church, Athens. The Rev. Charles Hiebl will preside. Burial will be in Calvary Cemetery, Athens. Friends may call Saturday from 10 a.m. until the time of services all at the church. The family wishes to extend their sincere appreciation to the compassionate caregivers at Mount View Care Center for their excellent care given to Evelyn during her stay there. Peterson/Kraemer Funeral Home, Athens, is in charge of arrangements. Online condolences may be expressed at www.petersonkraemer.com