Irene D. Lohmar

Irene D. Lohmar 81, Wausau, died Thursday, October 21, 2004 under the care of Aspirus Comfort Care & Hospice Services at the Hospice House, Wausau. She was born March 19, 1923 in Chicago, daughter of the late Joseph and Bertha (Henschel) Kramer. On May 24, 1947, she married Joseph Lohmar at St. Paul United Church of Christ, Wausau. He survives. Irene was an executive secretary for the Employer's Group Insurance Company for many years. She was a member of St. Paul United Church of Christ Mothers Club, church choir and helped organize trips to the Fireside Theater. Irene was a troop leader for the Girls Scouts and volunteered at Franklin School. Along with her husband, she enjoyed traveling abroad and especially enjoyed family times at home and at their cottage "Up North". Besides her husband, Joe, Wausau, survivors include three daughters, Ann (Steve) Holmes, Deerfield, twins, Mary (Jim) Cepress, Wausau and Maggie (Dave) Mueller, Rib Mountain; one son, Joe Lohmar II, Wausau; seven grandchildren, Matt & Mike Cepress, Sarah & Amanda Mueller, Ellyn Lohmar, Henry & Nellie Holmes. Besides her parents, she was preceded in death by an infant daughter, Kathryn Lohmar and sister, Lawrene Kramer. Funeral services will be 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, October 26, 2004 at St. Paul United Church of Christ, Wausau. Rev. Nancy Johnson Russell will officiate. Burial will be in Restlawn Memorial Park, Wausau. Friends may call from 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. Monday at the Peterson/Kraemer Funeral Home, 1302 Sixth Street, Wausau and again from 9:30 a.m. Tuesday until the time of services at the church. In lieu of flowers, family has requested that memorials may directed to the Hospice House, Wausau. In a changeable, mixed-up world, Irene was a constant shining star. She lived her life completely devoted to her husband, children and grandchildren. She mended socks, ironed Dad's shirts, cooked a mean meatloaf, attended every event in which any child or grandchild took part, and faithfully hung up 17 stockings every Christmas Eve. Her simple gracious life of service, love and sacrifice allowed us to grow up secure, happy and hopeful. Irene was a blessing to everyone who knew her and heaven shines brighter now with her smile. We miss you, Mom, with all our hearts, but, because God keeps His promises, we can't wait to hold you again. We Love You. Online condolences at www.petersonkraemer.com