Agnes Adamski
Agnes Catherine Adamski, 90, formerly of Edgar, passed away peacefully Wed., March 10, 2021, at Aspirus Wausau Hospital.
Agnes was born January 18, 1931, in Edgar, daughter of the late Louis and Clara (Braun) Schueller. On June 9, 1952, she married Felix F. Adamski at St. John the Baptist Catholic Church, Edgar. He preceded her in death June 12, 2001.
Agnes and Felix were dairy and ginseng farmers prior to their retirement. As a teenager and young adult she worked as a nanny, at the Red Owl grocery store, a restaurant, at the Badger Basket Inc. factory, and at the telephone company as a switchboard operator.
Her primary focus in life was caring for her family. Feeding a family of eight every day on a farm consisted of tending to a very large garden, canning and freezing. Almost daily, the smell of freshly made bread, pies or dessert would be wafting from her kitchen. What a treat for her children and grandchildren to be there to get the first bite of anything she made. Many of her recipes have become family favorites and continue to be made for holiday gatherings. Even into adulthood, her children could count on her to have their favorite foods in the house when they arrived for a visit. Gatherings at Agnes’s house were legendary for the “buffet” that fed the large extended family.
Agnes loved spending time with her children, grandchildren and greatgrandchildren. They cherished her quick wit, stories about life, her understanding and compassion, and her exceptionally cozy handmade quilts. She enjoyed playing cards, never turned down a crossword puzzle, including the one in the Wausau Daily Herald, completing puzzle books and taking trips to the casino. Agnes also thoroughly enjoyed game shows, EWTN and watching the Molly B Polka Party. Agnes was involved with the Circle of Joy, was a member of the Christian Mother’s (St. Francis Cabrini group) and was an active member of St. John’s parish. Agnes was a devout Catholic and strongly believed in the power of prayer.
Agnes is survived by her four daughters: Bev (Joseph) Hildebrandt, Madison, Catherine Adamski, PhD., Orrington, Maine, Darlene (Tony) Kramer, Appleton and Evy (David) Deininger, Appleton; daughter-in-law, Mary Adamski, Sun Prairie; eleven grandchildren: Beth (Austin) Martin, Katie (Jim) Klug, Ben Simms, Jeff Simms, Kelly (Jason Kuehl) Simms, Heidi (Alex) Smith, Stephanie Catherine Kramer, Michael Deininger, Tracy Kuehl, Nick Adamski and Sara Adamski; seven great-grandchildren: Noah Martin, Oliver and Zachary Klug, Josephine Agnes Kuehl, Jack Smith, Troy and Azara Kuehl; siblings: Oliver (Helen) Schueller, Dorothy Schueller and Jeannie Heidmann; sister-in-law, Alvina Winistorfer; brother-in-law, Leroy (Judy) Adamski; and sister-in-law, Sandy Schueller.
Agnes was preceded in death by two sons, Allan and Fred Adamski; two grandsons, Craig and Kevin Adamski; and siblings: Alois, Victor, George, Sylvarious, Lawrence “Butch” Schueller and Marie Krause.
The family would like to thank Dr. Tom Stoffel, who provided Agnes with exceptional medical support and genuine care and compassion throughout her life. Also, to the Renaissance Weston staff who kept Agnes comfortable and safe this past year and the Palliative Care team at Aspirus Wausau Hospital for providing Agnes with excellent care in her short time there.
A special thank you to Agnes’ younger sister and best friend, Jeannie Heidmann. Agnes thought the world of Jeannie who provided so much love, care and support. Also, to Agnes’ extended family and neighbors who ran errands for her, kept her driveway cleared, fixed things when needed and just about anything else that was asked.
In lieu of plants or flowers, a memorial is being established in Agnes name.
The funeral mass will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Friday, July 16, 2021, at St. John the Baptist Catholic Church, Edgar. Rev. Thomas Huff will preside. Burial will be in the parish cemetery. Visitation will be on Friday from 10 a.m. until the time of services at the church. Current COVID restrictions will be observed.
Online condolences may be expressed at Peterson/Kraemer Funeral Home at www.petersonkraemer.com.
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