Rosemary Antonette Pueschner
Rosemary Antonette Pueschner, 88 of Prentice, passed away peacefully at the Aspirus Regency House in Phillips on May 6, 2026. Rosemary was the daughter of Estelle & Stanley Bafia who preceded her in death. She spent the early years of her life helping her grandparents John and Mary Kurek run the family farm on Wellington Lake in Rib Lake. She was united in marriage to the love of her life Gerald Ernest Pueschner from Medford on Aug. 23, 1958. They both wanted to raise a family and to have 4 children, which was their dream scenario with two boys first and then two girls and that is what happened. James, John, Judy and Jeanine.
After giving birth to her four children, she wanted to work and her husband told her no job unless she found a job where she could be with her kids. Two weeks later she informed him she had a job as a school bus driver for the Riverton, Illinois School District, which she did until they moved back home to northern Wisconsin. Then she worked at Great Northen Cabinetry where she made many friends and eventually retired. She was an excellent baker and cook always trying and perfecting new recipes. Sewing, knitting, gardening and flowers were her main hobbies. She taught all her kids how to fish as she caught many walleyes on Wellington Lake growing up on the farm. Rosemary was also an active member of the Prentice Women’s Puttineers Golf League and VFW Ladies Auxiliary.
She is survived in life by her son, James (Deborah)
1938-2026
Pueschner, of Rhinelander; daughters, Judy A. Barr, of Eagle River, and Jeanine (Rick) Wilund, of Prentice; daughter-in-law Christine Pueschner, of Winnie, Texas (widow of son, John R. Pueschner); sister, Mary Ann Yekenewicz, of Port Washington; her brother, Robert Bafia, of Mesa, Ariz.; and cousins, Geraldine Spanbauer, of Stetsonville, and John Chojnacki, of Westboro. She was a devoted mother, grandmother and great-grandmother blessed with many grandchildren, David, Jontue, Jeremy, Mary, Ryan, Jake, Hannah, Sydney; and her many great-grandchildren, Eagan, Whitlee, Jordy, Cason, Lucas, Mila, Maggie, Peter John, Elisha, and Micah.
She was preceded in death by her parents; her son, John R. Pueschner, of Princeton, Texas; her husband, Gerald E. Pueschner; and grandson, David Pueschner.
Her middle name was Antonette. The name Antonette is a beautiful and meaningful name that is perfect for a girl who is intelligent, independent, and strong-willed. It is a name that is often associated with beauty, grace, and femininity, and it is a name that is sure to make a lasting impression on everyone she meets.
Rosemary was loved by all that had the pleasure of knowing her and will be deeply missed and fondly remembered.
Services will be held on Friday, May 29 at St. John’s Catholic Church, 935 Town St, Prentice, WI. 54556. Visitation starts at 10 a.m. and the funeral service will be at 11 a.m. Lunch will be served at 1:30 p.m. at St. John’s upon return from the burial at Lakeview Cemetery in Rib Lake.
As Rosemary dearly loved animals, the family is asking in lieu of any flowers or gifts, to donate in her memory to Catkins Animal Rescue, N15262 Oak Rd, Park Falls, WI 54552.
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