Michelle Renee (Lartz) Lartz

Michelle Renee Lartz, 61, of Wausau, Wisconsin, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, August 11, 2021 under the care of Aspirus Comfort Care and Hospice Services and Cady Homes of Wausau. She was born to parents Kay Charlene Bishop and Thomas Sharpe, on September 15, 1959 in Davenport, Iowa and grew up in the Quad Cities area.

She graduated from Rockridge High in 1977 where she met the group of girls who would remain her close friends for the rest of her life, Laurie, Karla, Karen, and Sharon. She went on to study Cosmetology and later graduated with a degree in Graphic Design from Northcentral Technical College.

Outside of the job of being a mother to three kids she worked shortly in graphic design and later found a career in accounting. She worked for Verlo Mattress Factory of Rib Mountain and for the last 20 years, she worked as an accountant for Mid-City Precision.

Michelle met Norman Zurawski in 1978. They were married on July 7, 1979 in St. Patrick's Catholic Church in Andalusia, Illinois. Together they raised three children: Nathaniel Zurawski, David Zurawski, and Katy Zurawski. Their marriage lasted 22 years.

Michelle was an avid traveler who loved music and dancing. She attended many concerts and festivals with friends and family. She loved spending time at her permanent campsite on Lake DuBay with her dogs Ruby and Lucy. Her pride and joy were her grandchildren and Mondays became “Grammy Day,” and each week she would use her time to take the grandbabies on adventures.

Michelle is survived by her children, Nate Zurawski of Wausau, WI, David (Vanessa) Zurawski of Wausau, WI, Katy Zurawski of Schofield, WI, her brother, John Lartz and his wife Bonnie of Moline, IL. She is also survived by her five grandchildren, Tenzin Bric, Kali Bruneau, Hana Bruneau, Lilith Zurawski, and Nova Zurawski as well as many nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her mother and father, Kay Charlene and Wilbur John Lartz, her brother, Paul Lartz, and her grandparents, Charles and Harriet Winson Bishop.

A private service will be held at a later date.  Online condolences may be expressed at www.petersonkraemer.com