Jennifer "Jennie" L. (Franz) Weiler

Jennifer “Jennie” L. Weiler, 41, Dorchester passed away Saturday, December 25, 2021, at Marshfield Medical Center, Marshfield.

She was born August 7, 1980, in Wausau, daughter of Robert and Kathleen (Passehl) Franz.  On October 13, 2012, she married Troy “T.J.” Weiler at St. Anthony Catholic Church, Athens.  He survives.

Jennie was a caregiver at numerous nursing homes and assisted living facilities in the Dorchester, Abbotsford, Marshfield, and Colby areas for many years.  She had a true passion for all the people she cared for and will be fondly remembered as a true patient advocate for any changes she felt necessary for anyone under her care.

Some of her favorite pastimes included collecting and tumbling rocks and taking trips with her husband looking for the most unique rocks to be found in the area.  Jennie was also very knowledgeable about many different kinds of rocks and crystals and enjoyed sharing her expertise on them with anyone.  T.J. will forever remember one day at work when he found a rock with a heart shape inside it and gave it to Jennie.  She cherished it like no other.

Jennie enjoyed flowers, her pets; especially her cats and dogs but most of all she will be remembered for her witty personality and for always being a fierce friend for any of her friends in a time of need.  Jennie was a huge promoter of organ and tissue donation and was able to carry that plan out after her untimely death.

Survivors include her husband, T.J. Weiler, Dorchester, one son, Leo Franz, Merrill, two stepsons, Traner Weiler, Spencer and Tukker Weiler, Dorchester, her parents, Robert and Kathleen (Passehl) Franz, Edgar, her mother-in-law, Donalyn Weiler, Spencer, maternal grandmother, Bernice Passehl, Athens, her siblings, Ann Marie (Alf-Harald) Dahl, Mount Horeb, Benjamin (Monika) Franz, South Carolina, Leo’s father, Andrew Sczygelski, Merrill, three brothers-in-law, Tim Weiler, Owen, Todd Weiler, Marshfield and Travis Weiler, Marshfield and numerous nieces and nephews.

Jennie was preceded in death by her paternal grandparents, Elizabeth and Leo Franz and her maternal grandfather, Jerome Passehl.

The Funeral Mass will be celebrated at 11:00 a.m. Friday, December 31, 2021, at St. Anthony Catholic Church, Athens.  The Rev. George Graham will preside. Visitation will be held from 9:00 a.m. until the time of services all at the church.  In lieu of flowers a memorial fund has been established in Jennie’s name.  Peterson/Kraemer Funeral Home, Athens is in charge of arrangements.  Online condolences may be expressed at www.petersonkraemer.com