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Helen Strasser

Helen Strasser Helen Strasser

Heaven gained an angel.

Helen S. Strasser, 95, Edgar, died peacefully on Sunday, Dec. 11, 2022 at Wellington Place, Rib Mountain.

She was born June 9, 1927, in Marathon, daughter of the late William Sr. and Katherine (Bedynek) Weisenberger. On June 30, 1948, she married Elroy “Butch” Strasser at St. Mary Catholic Church, Marathon. He preceded her in death on August 8, 2011.

Survivors include eight children and their families: Sherry (David) Zilinsky and their children, Kelly (Josh) Denzin (children-Alexis and Duncan) and Lisa Zilinsky; Jerry (Lynn) Strasser and their sons, Ryan and Jeffrey Strasser; Denny (Jayne) Strasser and their children, Jason (Shannon) Strasser (children-Hannah and Ava) and Jennifer (Sid) Brubacher (son-Romeo); Bob (Sherri) Strasser and their children, Nicole (Corbin) Burkard (children-Adelyn, Nora and Baby Burkard) and Brett Strasser; Sandy (Tim) Witzeling and their children, Dustin (Natalie) Wenzel (children-Charlotte and Vanessa), Mitchel (Kathleen) Wenzel (children-Hailey and Ryan) and Cody (Yvonne) Witzeling (twin children-Barrett and Aurora); Karen (Bill) Fischer and their children, Chad (Carly) Fischer, Heather (Aaron) Zimmel (children-Owen, Harper and Emry), Ryan (Amber) Fischer (children-Felicity and Carter); Kathy Strasser and her children, Kyle Strasser, Shawn (Alexis) Radloff (son-James), Brandon (Rachel) Radloff and Matthew (Hannah Challoner) Radloff; Terry (Jill) Strasser and their children, Jordan and Jaeden Strasser. She is further survived by her brother, William “Billy” Weisenberger; nieces: Carol Ann Ashbeck and Catherine Baumann, along with many nieces, nephews and friends.

Besides her parents and husband, she was preceded in death by infant twin daughters: Mary Jane and Nancy Ann; brother, Kenneth Weisenberger, and sisters: Laparda Mullen, Lillian Leitermann, Florence Lang, Evelyn Lang and Eldora Myszka.

Among her favorite pastimes, she liked Bingo, gardening, bowling, dancing, crocheting, helping with Friday night fish fries, volunteering at Color Vision and watching the Packers and Brewers. She also enjoyed baking her famous white sugar cookies, homemade sugar donuts and Kolache’s. Helen was a member of the St. John Parish St. Cecilia Group.

Most of all, she loved spending time with her children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

Helen was kind, caring, patient and had a heart of gold. She was dearly loved by her children, grandchildren, great-grandchildren and all who met her. She was our rock and the light of our family and will be greatly missed! She will always hold a very special place in each of our hearts. We have been truly blessed to have such an amazing mother.

The family would like to extend a special thank you to the staff at Wellington Place and Aspirus Comfort Care and Hospice Services for the wonderful care they provided.

The funeral Mass will be celebrated at 11 a.m. on Saturday, Dec. 17, 2022, at St. John Catholic Church, Edgar. Rev. Alan Wierzba will preside. Burial will be in the parish cemetery. Visitation will be on Saturday from 9 a.m. until the time of service at the church.

Peterson/Kraemer Funeral Home, Edgar, is in charge of arrangements. Online condolences may be expressed at www.petersonkraemer.com.

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