Linda D. (Gruna) Cleveland

Linda D. Cleveland, 68, Wausau passed away peacefully on Wednesday, October 27, 2021, at her home.

She was born December 19, 1952, in Wausau, daughter of the late Ambrose and Delores (Nowitzke) Gruna.  On November 25, 1972, she married Willard Cleveland.  He preceded her in death on January 28, 2021.

For many years Linda worked at Federal Mogul in Schofield.  Her true passion in life was raising her children and grandchildren.  Some of her favorite pastimes included coloring, shopping, cooking and cheering on the Green Bay Packers.

Survivors include her children, Randy Cleveland, Wausau, Daniel Cleveland, Wausau and Bobby (Julie) Cleveland, Wausau, 5 grandchildren, 1 great grandchild, two brothers, Gary Gruna, Wausau and Chris (Dawn) Gruna, Merrill and three sisters, Sandy Kniess, Wausau, Barb Kittel, Wausau and Carol Tesch, Athens and many nieces and nephews.

Besides her parents and husband, she was preceded in death by one brother, Mark Gruna.

A Memorial Mass will be celebrated at 11:00 a.m. Friday, November 5, 2021, at The Church of the Holy Name of Jesus, Wausau.  The Rev. Samuel Martin will preside.  Visitation will be held on Friday from 9:00 a.m. until the time of services all at the church.  Peterson/Kraemer Funeral Home, Wausau is in charge of arrangements.  Online condolences may be expressed at www.petersonkraemer.com