Mary Jane (Knauf) Furger

Mary Jane Furger, 81, Marathon, passed away Monday, October 17, 2022, at Aspirus Wausau Hospital.

She was born April 14, 1941, in Marathon, daughter of the late Philip Knauf Sr. and Alexia (Gertschen) Knauf. At a young age, Mary Jane’s mother passed away and she was raised by her stepmother Delores (Fischer) Knauf.  On April 28, 1962, she married LaVerne Furger at St. Mary’s Catholic Church, Marathon.

Mary Jane graduated from Marathon High School in 1959. She was employed at Wausau Insurance on the high-risk underwriting business policies team until her retirement in 1996. She enjoyed spending time at the lake, fishing, playing cards, cooking, baking, picking berries, attending grandchildren’s events, and spending time with friends and family.

Most importantly she was a good listener, friend, mother, wife, grandmother and great grandmother.

Survivors include her husband, LaVerne Furger, Marathon, her two sons, James (Norma) Furger, Lodi, and Robert (Connie) Furger, Marathon; five grandchildren, Jenna (Ryan) Larson, New Glarus, Larissa (Cory) Reinen, Cottage Grove, Sierra Furger, Madison, Zachary (Tara) Furger, Marathon, and Kailey Furger, Wausau; two great grandchildren, Adalyn and Owen Furger, Marathon; her siblings, Philip “Butch” Knauf Jr., James (Rose) Knauf, and Tom Knauf, all of Marathon, brother-in-law Gerry Klinger, Rhinelander, and numerous nieces and nephews.

Besides Mary Jane’s parents and stepmother, she was preceded in death by her sister, Phyllis Klinger, and brother, Larry Knauf.

The funeral Mass will be celebrated at 10:30 a.m. Saturday, October 22, 2022, at St. Mary’s Catholic Church, Marathon.  The Rev. Msgr. Joseph Diermeier and Deacon Bryan Hilts will officiate.  Burial will be in the parish cemetery.  Visitation will be held on Saturday from 9:00 a.m. until the time of services at the church.

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