Theresa "Terri" (Kramer) Babcock

Theresa “Terri” Babcock, 66, Wausau, died Thursday February 24, 2022, at home.

She was born August 9, 1955, in Antigo, daughter of the late Clifford Kramer and Mary (Frink) Nelson. On February 27, 1989, she married Steven Babcock in Wausau. He survives.

Prior to her retirement, Terri had been employed for several years at Schofield Enterprises. She had a big heart for all her family and loved spending time with them. Shopping with her sisters was special time set aside on a regular basis and she looked forward to those adventures. Second to family was her love of animals-her pets held a special place in her heart and she was well known to have taken in some interesting strays through the years. She also enjoyed reading and doing puzzles in her spare time.

Survivors include her husband, Steven, one son, Travis (Christina) Dobizl, Wausau; seven grandchildren, Austin Paszek, Rylee (Dustin) Studinski, Ethan Dobizl,  Mariah Kohl, Rebecca Kohl, Christopher Kohl, Josie Leiter, all of Wausau; one great granddaughter, Caliope Studinski; six siblings, Dennis (Kelly) Kramer, Janesville, Vicki (Duke) Denney, Tomahawk, Janet Malliett, Winston-Salem, NC, Beth (Craig) Dickinson, Wausau, Joel (Julie) Kramer, Wausau, Jane (Robert) Rasmussen, Wausau; a son-in-law, Scott Leiter, Wausau; a sister-in-law, Roxanne (James) Brown, Minnesota; many nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.

She was preceded in death by her father, Clifford Kramer, her mother, Mary Nelson, her step-father, Wilbert Nelson, a sister, Mary Kay Kramer, a daughter, Tara Leiter, a granddaughter, Paige Leiter.

A Funeral Mass will be celebrated at 11:00 a.m. Thursday March 3, 2022, at Holy Name Catholic Church, Wausau. Rev. Samuel Martin will preside. Visitation will be on Thursday from 10:00 a.m. until the time of services at the church. In lieu of flowers, memorials in Terri’s memory may be directed to the local humane society of your choice.

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