Leona S. (Neft) Mayer

Leona S. Mayer, 97, Wausau, died Sunday February 6, 2022 at her home.

She was born October 16, 1924, in Shooks, Minnesota, daughter of the late Joseph and Opal (Young) Neft.  On May 18, 1943, she married Gustave Mayer in Shooks, Minnesota.  He preceded her in death February 20, 2003.

Prior to her retirement, Leona Had been employed in Hospitality Services at Aspirus Wausau Hospital.  She had also been a cook at Newman High School and was a pie baker and cook at the former Bill’s Fine Foods in Wausau.  Leona was a member of the Catholic Order of Foresters and St. Catherine Council at Holy Name Parish.  She enjoyed sewing and was an excellent seamstress.  Through the years, she made quilts for her children and grandchildren, sewed clothing for her children and even sewed wedding dresses.  Always generous and giving, Leona was always ready to help anyone in need.  She was also an avid bird watcher and flower gardener.

Survivors include her children, Jeanette (David) Goetsch, Weston, Paulette Miller, Rothschild, David (Patricia) Mayer, Wausau, Andrew (Michel) Mayer, Wausau; 21 grandchildren; 36 great grandchildren; Five great great grandchildren; One sister, Evelyn Leech.

Besides her parents and husband, she was preceded in death by a son, Gerald Mayer, an infant grandson, Wade Miller, and nine siblings.

The Funeral Mass will be celebrated at Noon Monday February 14, 2022 at Holy Name Catholic Church, Wausau.  Rev. Samuel Martin will preside.  Burial will be in Gate of Heaven Cemetery, Kronenwetter.  Visitation will be on Monday from 11:00 a.m. until the time of services at the church.  Masks are optional for those in attendance.

Peterson/Kraemer Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.  Online condolences may be expressed at www.petersonkraemer.com