Jeanette M. Lapean

Jeanette Margaret LaPean went home to her Lord and Savior on Tuesday, June 18, 2024, at Sylvan Crossings,  Wausau.  She was born on December 30, 1934, to the late Arthur and Agatha (Knoeck) Hall in Marathon, WI.   Jeanette graduated from Marathon High School and was employed at Steffke Freight.  She met the love of her life, Roy F. LaPean at a dance-he stole her heart.  He was an x-ray technician at St Mary’s Hospital in Shawano.  On August 1, 1955, she married Roy; they made Wausau and Rib Mountain their home.  She retired from Wilson Hurd after 27 years of employment.  Roy preceded her in death on March 4, 2011, after 56 years of marriage.

Jeanette loved being a mother and homemaker, raising their 4 children: Roy, Sue, Bob and Jane.  She always had time to listen to her kids and give sound, heartfelt advice in a loving Christian home.  She was the best mom ever!  She enjoyed reading, playing computer games, bowling in her younger years, and family weekends up north at the trailer.  She loved our Lord and worshipped at St Michael’s Church in Wausau.

Survivors include her son Roy A. (Elaine) LaPean of Suamico, WI; daughter Susan (Dean) Neumann of Merrill, WI; son, Robert (Crystal) LaPean of Wausau; and Jane Bergman of Wausau and her friend Jim Snider.  Grandchildren: Kevin (Erika) LaPean of Cedarburg, WI; Michael (Laura) LaPean of Kaukauna, WI; Jenna (Matthew) Robinson of Manitowoc, WI; Daniel (Sarah) Neumann of West Bend, WI; Stephanie LaPean of Oconto, WI; Amanda (Jeff) Frank and Elad Gribowski both of Wausau, WI  Great-grandchildren; Charlotte, Gretchen and Elsa LaPean; Joe, Ben, Matthew and Grace LaPean; Jameson, Bentley and Lincoln Neumann; Autumn Robinson, Scarlet and Aiden Beausolieu, Katie and Sawyer Frank.  Her sisters, Catherine Myszka and Delphine Wadzinski, and many nieces and nephews.

She is preceded in death by her husband Roy; parents Arthur and Agatha Hall; parents-in-law ; Roy and Libbie LaPean; her sisters and brothers-in-law; Viola and Frank Wadzinski, Corrine and Eddie Kasmirski, Marian and Norbert Skrzypchak, Alvina and Jerry Wirkus, Leonard Wadzinski and David Myszka; Jack & Rita Calcaterra.

The family would like to extend a heartfelt thank you to Sylvan Crossing on Evergreen and Compassus  Hospice for making her final days comfortable and peaceful.

The funeral Mass will be celebrated at 10:30 a.m. Thursday June 27, 2024 at St. Michael Catholic Church, Wausau. Rev. Alan Slowiak will preside. Visitation will be on Thursday from 9:00 a.m. until the time of services at the church.  Burial at Restlawn Memorial Park.  In lieu of flowers, memorials may be given to St Michael Catholic Church, Shriner’s Children’s Hospital, Salvation Army or a charity of your choice.

Peterson/Kraemer Funeral Home is assisting the family with arrangements.  Online condolences may be made at www.petersonkramer.com.