Athens – Allene “Ally” L. Passehl, 71, died Wednesday, January 20, 2021 surrounded by her family at home in Athens, WI, after a courageous battle with cancer. Ally was born March 3, 1949, in Wausau, WI, the daughter of Henry and Ione (Manecke) Rachu. She married Jerome Passehl on March 8, 1969 at St. Anthony’s Church in Athens, WI, and were six weeks shy of celebrating their 52nd wedding anniversary. Together, Jerry and Ally had three children: Steve, Chad and Melissa.
Ally was a 1967 graduate of Edgar High School. She worked at Marathon Cheese for several years, before deciding to be a homemaker after the birth of their third child. After a little while, Ally returned to work and retired from WeatherShield. In retirement, Ally kept busy with family activities and working part time at ColorVision. Some of Ally’s many loves were spending time with family, cheering on her grandchildren at their sporting events and rooting for the Green Bay Packers, the Milwaukee Brewers and her favorite NASCAR driver, Jeff Gordon.
Mom took pride in her cooking and was fondly remembered for her homemade buns and tightly guarded sauerkraut recipe. Ally was born with a green thumb and would have plentiful gardens ready for sneaking peas in the pod and onions. Always one to give and keep on giving, Ally was known for her mastery in sewing ripped clothes, running grandchildren to practices and doctor appointments, as well as “doggy-sitting” and “firing up” when the kids went on trips.
Ally is survived by her husband Jerry. Two sons, Steve Passehl and Chad (Rhonda) Passehl, both of Athens; one daughter, Melissa (Jake) Lemke of Holmen, WI. She is also survived by 8 grandchildren: Jennifer Writz, Ashlee Goodrich, Seth Passehl, Tanya Passehl, Luke Passehl, Evin Passehl, Asher Lemke and Zack Passehl; six brothers, Russell Rachu, Duane Rachu, Doug (Donna) Rachu, Jeff Rachu, Tom (Brenda) Rachu and Guy (Kim) Mueller; four sisters; Barb (Jim) Straw, Jannell Rachu, Deb (Chuck) Carlson, and Annette (Craig) Jahnke.
Ally is preceded in death by her parents, Henry and Ione.
Ally's family wants to extend a heartfelt thank you to Aspirus Hospice Comfort Care for their care and compassion for our mother.
Funeral services will be held at Peterson/Kraemer Funeral Home in Athens, WI. Visitation from 1-4 with a limited capacity funeral service at 4pm, followed by a meal at 5pm at the Athens Community Hall on Sunday, January 24, 2021.
Online condolences may be given at www.petersonkraemer.com
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