George A. Schreiber Sr.

George A. Schreiber Sr., 86, died peacefully surrounded by family on Saturday, December 11, 2021 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital.

George was born to Bernard and Hattie (Soucek) Schreiber on August 19, 1935 in Milan Wisconsin. June 5, 1957, he married Carol Mierkey at  St. Thomas Catholic Church in Milan, Wisconsin.

George began his career as a lifelong dairy farmer at 13 with just one calf, farming for the better part of 50 years along with being an avid fisherman and hunter. He was a published author of short stories, poems, and speeches, including (but not limited to) his role as the FFA State Vice President. The rest of his writings were comprised of his farming, childhood, and family that we and many others have and will continue to treasure. He also enjoyed numerous card games with family and friends.

He is preceded in death by his wife Carol, son David, brothers Fr. Bernard and Clarence, an infant brother August, and parents Bernard and Hattie.

He is survived by his eight children, George Jr. (Kay Schulz), Owen, WI; Paul (Carmen) Schreiber, Appleton; Dianne Schreiber, Fall River; Mark (Kathy) Schreiber, Athens, WI; Phyllis (Jim) Wehinger, Friendship, WI; Victoria (Larry) Lee, Madison, WI; Matthew (Kelly) Schreiber, Spring Valley, WI; Mitchell (Eunjoo) Schreiber, Newnan, GA;  numerous grandchildren and great-grandchildren, 2 siblings, Sister Loretta, Merrill, and Roman, Abbotsford, one sister-in-law, Marcella Schreiber, Abbotsford, and many nieces and nephews.

Visitation will be held from 4:00 until 8:00 p.m. on Tuesday, December 14, 2021 at Peterson/Kraemer Funeral Home in Athens.  The funeral Mass will be celebrated at 11:00 a.m. on Wednesday at St. Thomas Catholic Church in Milan, Wisconsin, with visitation beginning at 10:00 a.m. at the church.  Rev. George Graham will preside.  Burial will follow at the Wuertzburg Cemetery.  There will be a prayer service at 7:30 p.m. Tuesday evening at the funeral home.

The family would like to thank the Athenian Living Center for all the care and compassion they gave our dad through the years as he was a resident. Also, a special thank you to Aspirus Wausau Hospital for all the kindness and professionalism they showed to the family.

Family and friends may express condolences online at: www.petersonkraemer.com