Amella P. Beilke

Amella P. Beilke, 85, died Sunday, November 22, 2015 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital. She was born March 17, 1930 in the Township of Rib Falls, daughter of the late Henry and Clara (Riehle) Kage. On August 29, 1959 she married Raymond Beilke at St. Mary Catholic Church, Marathon. He preceded her in death on January 10, 2006. Amella graduated from the University of Wisconsin, Stevens Point and continued her education at the University of Northern Colorado in Greeley, graduating on May 31, 1964 with a Master of Arts degree in Elementary Education. She taught at Washington Heights one room school house and also at Longfellow in Wausau. Later, she farmed ginseng with her husband in the town of Stettin. During this time, they created Ray & Amella Beilke Incorporated. They also enjoyed traveling to Japan, Thailand, Taiwan, Hong Kong and Singapore. Amella was a member of the Homemaker's Club and also enjoyed dancing with the Star Dusters. Survivors include her sister-in-law, Norma Miller and her children, Terry (Jolyn) Miller and Deborah (Donald) Lepak; brother-in-law, Helmuth (Beverly) Beilke; nieces and nephews, Charlene (Tom) Hamerla, Kristine Fjelstad, Colette (Marty) Krahn, Thomas Kage, Pamela (Joe) Osswald, Patricia Kage, Jacalyn (Delton) Karlen, Jeffrey Kage, Stephen Kage, Douglas (Jean) Kage, Theresa Kage, Mark (Lori) Kage, Jayme (Francis) Krautkramer, Katherine (Jeff) Strassman, Patrick (Brenda) Kage, Shelia (Jim) Wirig, Peter (Julie) Kage, Michael (Maryann) Kage and Shawn (Shelley) Kage. Besides her parents and husband, Raymond, she was preceded in death by brothers, Ray, Harold, Herbert, Wilfred and Leroy Kage, a niece, Gretchen Easton and a nephew, Andrew Kage. The funeral Mass will be celebrated 11:00 a.m. Saturday, November 28, 2015 at St. Mary Catholic Church, Marathon. Rev. Msgr. Joseph Diermeier will preside. Burial will be in the parish cemetery. Friends may call Saturday from 9:00 a.m. until the time of services all at the church. A special thank you to the staff and caregivers at Mountain Terrace for all the support and guidance you gave Amella over the last few years. Also to the EMS personnel, ER Department at Aspirus Wausau Hospital and Chaplain Jeff for your compassionate care. Peterson/Kraemer Funeral Home, Marathon, is in charge of arrangements. Online condolences may be expressed at www.petersonkraemer.com