Tillie Stralkowski

Otilia "Tillie" Stralkowski, 96, Wausau, was welcomed into the loving arms of our Heavenly Father and her loving husband, Casimir, Friday, February 6, 2009 under the care of Aspirus Comfort Care and Hospice Services at Cedar Creek Manor, Mosinee. She was born October 27, 1912 in Mosinee, daughter of the late Gustav and Mathilda (Graves) Gatske. On November 27, 1933 she married Casimir Stralkowski in Knowlton. He preceded her in death May 17, 2008. Tillie was a wonderful, caring and concerned wife, mother and grandmother, always putting her family first. Family get togethers, reading, crocheting, cooking, baking and picnicking were a few of her joys. Family reunions at Penninsula Park and wintering in Texas were special to her. Tillie cared deeply about her faith which she passed along to her family. She was involved in the St. Marys Catholic Church circle and the girl scouts. Learning to drive was very important to Tillie. Tillie was a companion for all of dad's interests which included traveling. Survivors include four children, Joan (George) Ostroski, Rothschild and their children, Jeffrey (Sharon) Ostroski, DePere, Karen Lonsdorf, Monona, Julie (Max) Dassler, Shawano, Gregory Ostroski, Saline, Mich, Mary (Mark) Moreno, Brandon, Fla.; Gerry (Vern) Koppa, Muskego and their children, Thomas (Lue Ann) Koppa, New Berlin, Patrick (Laura) Koppa, Glendale, Michael (Vicki) Koppa, Viroqua, Kathy (Scott) Hayek, Oak Creek, Kenneth (Heather) Koppa, Milwaukee; C. Michael (Karen) Stralkowski, West Chester, Pa. and their children, Stephanie (Dan) Butler, West Chester, Pa, Marek (Jenn) Stralkowski, Kennett Square, Pa, Kirsten (Jon Kratz) Stralkowski, Skippack, Pa; Peggy (Paul) Kent, Madison and their children, Chris Kent, France, Michael Kent, Tucson, Ariz, 29 great grandchildren, three great-great grandchildren, sister, Natalie Davidowski, Wausau, brother-in-law, Neil Atwood, Oshkosh and many nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, granddaughter, Marjorie, two sisters, Lydia and Emilie and three brothers, Henry, Fred and Daniel. The funeral mass will be celebrated at 11:00 a.m., Tuesday, February 10, 2009 at Church of the Resurrection of Our Lord Jesus Christ, 621 N. Second Street, Wausau. The Rev. Daniel Hackel will preside. Entombment will be in Garden of Eternal Rest, Restlawn Memorial Park, Wausau. Friends may call from 10:00 a.m. until the time of services Tuesday at the church. Peterson/Kraemer Funeral Home, 1302 Sixth Street, Wausau, is in charge of arrangements. Thank you to Aspirus Comfort Care and Hospice services and Cedar Creek Manor, especially Linda, Cindy and Donna for all their loving care. Online condolences may be expressed at www.petersonkraemer.com