Evelyn M. Fandrey

Evelyn M. Fandrey, 84, Ringle, passed away peacefully with her family by her side on Wednesday, June 9, 2021, at Aspirus Hospice House, Wausau.

She was born February 8, 1937, in Birnamwood, daughter of the late John Sr. and Ann (Pazio) Warpehoski. On May 5, 1956, she was united in marriage to the love of her life, Marvin, at St. Florian Catholic Church, Hatley. They were blessed to have reached a huge milestone of their 65th wedding anniversary, a tribute to their unconditional love. He survives.

In her younger years, Evelyn worked for Marathon Electric Corp. and other various jobs. Her biggest role in life and the one she enjoyed the most was being a homemaker. She was an excellent cook and baker.  Everyone always looked forward to her baked goods, especially her apple bars. Among her favorite pastimes, she enjoyed trips to the casino, sewing and crocheting many items for family and friends. 

Evelyn had so much love for her husband, her five children, grandchildren and grandpets.  She will be deeply missed by all who knew and loved her, especially her beautiful smile and big heart. 

Survivors include, her husband, Marvin; five children, Lynette (Steve) Thompson, Ringle, Diane (Steve) Borchardt, Kronenwetter, Mark (Darlene) Fandrey, Birnamwood, Lori Fandrey, Kronenwetter and Scott (Amy) Fandrey, Ringle; six grandchildren, Allan (Brenna) Thompson, Jason Thompson, Heidi Borchardt, Daniel (Rachel) Borchardt, Devan (Kaylee) Fandrey and McKayla Fandrey; seven great-grandchildren, Emmett, Haley, Hayden, Harper, Alaina, Clayton and Ruby; one great-great grandchild, Embree; three siblings, John Jr. (Lindalu) Warpehoski, Marianne (Mike) Sprague and Roseanne (Gerald) Rew; two brothers-in-law, William Loomis and Herbert (Noreen) Fandrey; sisters-in-law, Stella Fandrey, Adeline Fandrey and Ruby Fandrey and many nieces and nephews.

Besides her parents, she was preceded in death by one sister, Susanne Loomis.

The funeral Mass will be celebrated at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, June 19, 2021, at St. Florian Catholic Church, Hatley.  Rev. Greg Bohren will preside.  Burial will be in the parish cemetery.  Visitation will be on Friday from 3:00 until 7:00 p.m. at the church and again on Saturday from 10:00 a.m. until time of services at the church.

The family would like to extend special thanks to the staff at the Aspirus Hospice House.

Peterson/Kraemer Funeral Home, 1302 Sixth Street, Wausau is in charge of arrangements.  Online condolences may be expressed at www.petersonkraemer.com