Myrtle Erna (Freiboth) Kubichek

Myrtle Erna Kubichek, 95, of Weston, passed away peacefully on Sunday, November 7, 2021, at her home surrounded by family.

Born November 10, 1925 in Rib Lake, Myrtle was the seventh child born to Fred and Hilda (Peche) Freiboth.  After graduating high school, Myrtle worked as a beautician.  She married Milton F. Kubichek on January 20, 1951 in Manitowoc, WI and they were blessed with six children, Steve, Dave, Kathy, Kris, Kay and Brian.  After spending the early years of their marriage in Manitowoc, Milton’s job brought them to Wausau in the early 1960’s.

Like many women of her time, Myrtle was a stay-at-home wife and mother for many years.  In the early 1970’s, she returned to the work force as a telephone operator at Manpower Answering Services.  Myrtle enjoyed helping in the schools and volunteered her talents in her children’s and grandchildren’s classrooms for many years.  Myrtle was also active in church activities and was a Charter Member of Mt. Olive Lutheran Church in Weston.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Milton; her youngest son, Brian and his wife Carla (Pergande); her son-in-law, Dave Priebe, her granddaughter, Rebecca Rothe; and six of her siblings.

Survivors include, two sons, Steve (Barb) of Tomahawk and Dave (Deb) of Manitowoc; three daughters, Kathy Priebe of Schofield, Kris Mehring (Jaimie Rice) of Rhinelander and Kay Spence (Tim) of Ardmore, TN; and sister, Doris Luedtke of Manitowoc.  Myrtle rejoiced and celebrated the birth of each of her 15 grandchildren and her 12 great-grandchildren.

A memorial service will be held on Friday, November 19, 2021 at Mt. Olive Lutheran Church, Weston.  Visitation will be from 9:30 until 11:00 a.m. with a service to follow.  Rev. Mike Fox will officiate.  After cremation, Myrtle’s eternal resting place will be in Manitowoc.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made to Mt. Olive Lutheran Church in Weston or Shriners Hospitals for children.

Online condolences may be expressed at www.petersonkraemer.com