Jodi A. Harris

Jodi A. Harris, 66, Marion formerly of Wausau passed away Sunday, June 11, 2023 at Froedert Hospital, Milwaukee, after a long and courageous battle with Leukemia.

She was born May 1, 1957 in Wisconsin, daughter of the late John and Eleanore (Dehne) Fischer.  In 1986 Jodi married Charles “Chuck” Harris in Wausau.  He survives.

Jodi’s passion for decorating and consulting evolved into building restoration. Her proudest moment was restoring a three-story building in Clintonville. She then created her vintage inspired store “Urban Cottage”. Previous endeavors/accomplishments included real estate agent, professional faux painter, home decorator consultant, as well as holding a Bachelor's Degree in Marketing. Jodi always kept busy.

Jodi’s Personal Message: “My prayers were answered when I met my husband, Chuck. The amount of love I felt when having my 3 children; Bryan, Andy, and Hanna is greater than I could imagine. Bryan finding his perfect partner Becky and having 3 Grandchildren is beyond what I thought love and family is about. I am so blessed.

Survivors include her husband, Chuck Harris, Marion, her children, Bryan (Rebecca) Harris, Menasha, Andrew Harris, Boulder, CO and Johanna (Ben Sexton) Harris, Stevens Point and her step daughter, Stephanie (fiancé Jeff Stone) Harris, Phoenix, AZ, four grandchildren, Cece Stone, Natasha, Eli and Kaylee Harris, her siblings, Debra “Deb” (Jim) Hilscher, Oshkosh, Melanie (Bernie) Waltenberry, AZ, John “Jack” Fischer, Wausau, Jay Fischer, Oshkosh and Clark Fischer, Wausau and many nieces and nephews.  Jodi is further survived by her brothers-in-law, Michael (Jayne) Harris, Sparta and Conrad (Jill) Harris, Kronenwetter and her sister-in-law, Yvonne (Dave) Southworth, Rib Mountain.

Besides her parents she was preceded in death by her mother and father-in-law, Elwin and Verlaine Harris. and her beautiful Niece, Maisi Schrauth.

At Jodi’s request a private family memorial service will be held.  A Celebration of Jodi’s Life will take place at a later date in Marion.  Peterson/Kraemer Funeral Home, Wausau is in charge of arrangements.  Online condolences may be expressed at www.petersonkraemer.com