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Priscilla Stenzel

Priscilla Stenzel Priscilla Stenzel

Priscilla E. Stenzel, 85, Athens, died November 14, 2023, at CopperLeaf Assisted Living, Marathon.

Priscilla was born January 8, 1938, in the town of Rietbrock, daughter of the late Joseph and Erma (Soucek) Myszka. She married Luke Stenzel Jr. on July 7, 1956, at Holy Family Catholic Church in Poniatowski. He preceded her in death on April 22, 2002.

Priscilla and Luke were owners of Stenzel’s Bar in Athens. Priscilla also worked as a bartender and waitress at various locations. Among her favorite things to do were watching NASCAR racing, traveling, going to casinos, baking chocolate chip cookies, and spending time with her grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

Survivors include a daughter, Sandra Bergs; a son, Randall (Jean) Stenzel; granddaughter, Traci (Kevin) Schreiner; grandson, Kevin (Katie) Stenzel; and great-grandchildren, Makayla and Preston Schreiner.

Other survivors include siblings: Benedict (Carmen) Myszka, Donald (Bonnie) Myszka, Joleen (Marvin) Dassow, Sharon (Ronald) Dassow, Debby (Kirk) Cwikla and Monelle Johnson (Charles Way); and sisters-in-law: Mary Myszka, Mindy Myszka and Sharon Stencil.

Besides her husband and parents, she was preceded in death by son-in law, Michael Bergs; siblings: Patricia (Dennis) Mroczenski, Norbert (Jane) Myszka, DuWayne Myszka, Dale Myszka and Janice Barr; infant sister, Luann Myszka; infant brother, Jerome Myszka; and brothers-in-law: Clarence Stenzel, Lawrence Stenzel and Edward Stencil Sr.

The funeral Mass was celebrated at 11 a.m. on Monday, Nov. 20, 2023, at Holy Family Catholic Church, Poniatowski. Rev. Alan Wierzba presided. Burial was in the parish cemetery. Visitation was on Monday from 9 a.m. until the time of service at the church.

The family expresses their sincere appreciation to the staff of Heartland Hospice and CopperLeaf Assisted Living for the kind and compassionate care given to Priscilla.

Online condolences may be expressed at www.petersonkraemer.com.

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