Sylvia H. Kopytkiewicz

Sylvia H. Kopytkiewicz, 85, Wausau, died Wednesday May 22, 2024, at Wausau Manor Nursing Home under the care of Aspirus Comfort Care and Hospice Services.

She was born October 6, 1938, in Wausau, only child of the late Edwin and Cecelia (Rucinski) Kopytkiewicz.  Through her life, Sylvia was a very prayerful woman, and volunteered at Holy Name Catholic Church for various functions.  She entered the convent for several years, leaving after the death of her father to come home and care for her mother.  She enjoyed traveling and attending family reunions in Peoria, Illinois.

Survivors include her best friend, Marie Exon; many cousins and friends; her church family at Holy Name Catholic Church as well as her friends from Wausau Insurance.  Besides her parents, she was preceded in death by aunts, uncles, cousins, and extended family.

The funeral Mass will be celebrated at 11:00 a.m. Saturday June 8, 2024, at Holy Name Catholic Church, Wausau.  Rev. Sam Martin will preside.  Interment will be in St. Michael Cemetery, Wausau.  Visitation will be on Saturday from 10:00 a.m. until the time of services at the church.

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