Linda Hart

Linda L. Hart, age 61, died Wednesday, Dec. 14, 2022, at her home in Athens.

She was born April 25, 1961, in Wausau, the daughter of Mary Ann (Pozorski) and Gerald Schalow of Wausau. On June 29, 1990, she married Rick “Baggy” Hart. They preceded her in death.

Linda grew up in Wausau on 17th Avenue with many extended family members also living on the block with her. She graduated from Newman Catholic High School in 1979 and attended Northcentral Technical College for further education. She had many jobs over her years of life, including as a waitress at the Holiday Inn in Wausau, a bank teller in Little Chicago and Athens, a warehouse associate, nursing assistant, and then working at the Cenex in Athens until her early retirement late last year. She greatly enjoyed talking with many members of the community.

Linda is most remembered for her creativity as she planned Halloween parties for her children, decorated her home and yard often, and had an extensive collection of Barbie dolls. Among her favorite pastimes, she enjoyed thrift store shopping and arts and crafts. Linda also enjoyed taking trips both long and short to places near and far from home, and spending time with her grandchildren, family and friends, and her beloved Dachshund dogs.

Linda is survived by her two children and their families: Kody Hart of Wausau, Evan (Kendra) Hart of Athens and their two children, Braelyn and Ian; two brothers: Jay (Dyna) Schalow of Coulee Dam, Wash., and Fred (Ranae) Schalow, Mukwonago; two brothers-in-law: Ronnie Hart of Athens and Jason Hart of Athens; two aunts: Cheri Siewert of Wausau and Debbie Adams of Marana, Ariz.; and many aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews and cousins from her and her husband’s family.

Visitation will be from 4 until 6 p.m. on Friday, Jan. 6, at Peterson/ Kraemer Funeral Home, Athens, with a memorial service to follow at 6 p.m. at the funeral home. Online condolences may be expressed at www. petersonkraemer.com.

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