Marlene Schaetzl

Marlene F. (Paszek) Schaetzl, 82 passed away Sunday, May 8, 2022. She was born in 1939 to Gerald and Florence (Knetter)Paszek in Edgar. She attended grade school at St. Johns in Edgar and high school at Holy Cross in Merrill. In 1959 she married Robert Schaetzl. She was employed for over 30 years by the State of Wisconsin.

She is survived by three children: Kathy (Ron) Budweg of Kronenwetter, Mike Schaetzl of Ringle and Tom (Leanne) Schaetzl of Mosinee; her sisters: Geraldine Newman, Judy Schara, Tony (Tom) Napierala, Francine (Bill) Sprenger and Mary (Kim) Dixon; two brothers: Lyle Paszek and Bob (Cheryl) Feltz; grandchildren: Sara (Tim) Puckett, Debbie Bradberry, Ashley (Steve) Schaetzl and Becky Schaetzl; three great-grandchildren: Kastin (Ariel) Schaetzl, Kylee Thayer and Wesley Gass; two great-great-grandchildren: RaeLynn and Bentley, and many nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Robert, her parents, step-father, Wally Feltz, and granddaughter, Alicia Schaetzl.

Marlene enjoyed crafting, especially knitting. She enjoyed spending time playing cards and games with her family and friends. She never missed a family event. She liked to garden and was a member of the Wisconsin Gladiolus Society for years. She liked traveling and pets. She always had time to lend a hand to anyone in need. She will be missed for her heart of gold.

The family would sincerely like to thank Compassus Hospice, St. Claires Hospital and all of her many kind neighbors who looked after her for years.

Visitation was Friday, May 13, from 4-7 p.m. at John Buettgen Funeral Home, 948 Grand Avenue, Schofield, and Saturday, May 14, from 9-11 a.m. at St. Therese Catholic Church, 113 Kort Street, Rothschild, followed by Mass at 11 a.m. at St. Therese. A private interment will be held at a later date.

John J. Buettgen Funeral Home is assisting family at this time. Online condolences may be expressed at HonorOne.com.

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