Frances E. Hemmer

1924-2021

Frances E. Hemmer, 96, of Medford died Thursday, Nov. 11, 2021 at Aspirus Care and Rehab.

A memorial service was held at 11 a.m., Thursday, Nov. 18, at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Stetsonville. Burial followed in Sacred Heart Catholic Cemetery. Visitation was from 9 a.m. until the time of service at 11 a.m. Thursday at the church.

Frances was born Nov. 20, 1924 in Chicago to Frank and Kitty (Spencer) Klecka. She graduated from Harper High School in Chicago.

On June 1, 1946, Frances married Gilbert Hemmer in Chicago. After their marriage, they farmed in Iowa until 1964, then moved to the Stetsonville area. They dairy farmed for 66 years, retiring in 1990. Frances enjoyed going to the casino, watching the birds, crocheting, knitting and especially loved to spend time with her family.

Frances is survived by five sons, Ken (Tomi), Ed (Jeannie), Paul (Nancy), all of Medford, Ron (Rondi) of Owen, and John (Connie) of Stetsonville; 12 grandchildren; 23 great-grandchildren; and nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Gilbert on Nov. 29, 2012; siblings, Eleanor in infancy, Helen Doyle and Ed Klecka; grandson, Jason Hemmer; and a great-granddaughter, Charlee Hemmer.

In lieu of flowers, memorials are preferred and will be designated at a later time.

Hemer-Pickerign Funeral & Cremation Services of Medford and Rib Lake is serving the family. Online condolences can be left at www.hemerfuneralservice.com.

Paid Obituary 113458