Margaret E. Puerner, 91, Wausau, died Tuesday, August 25, 2020 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital.
She was born March 2, 1929 in Randolph, WI, daughter of the late Robert and Gertrude (Smith) Thomas. On July 12, 1952 she married Robert Puerner in Randolph. He preceded her in death on October 2, 1976.
Margaret was a stay at home mother, worked at West Park Clothing Store in Wausau and taught at St. Therese Catholic School, Rothschild. She was a member of the St. Matthew PCCW, enjoyed volunteering at Aspirus Wausau Hospital and was an avid reader.
Survivors include, three daughters, Kathy Puerner, Marshfield, Mary McCulloch, Albuquerque, NM and Jean Puerner, Wausau; one granddaughter, Carrie McCulloch, Paris, TN; four nieces, Susan Woltman, Judi Kornash-Underwood, Diane Irvin and Linda Daly; and one nephew, Jim Puerner.
Funeral services will be at 11:00 a.m. on Wednesday, September 2, 2020 at Peterson/Kraemer Funeral Home, 3400 Stewart Avenue, Wausau. Rev. Robert Thorn will officiate. Burial will be at Restlawn Memorial Park, Wausau. Visitation will be on Wednesday from 10:00 a.m. until time of services at the funeral home.
Online condolences may be expressed at www.petersonkraemer.com