Laura Woellner

She was bom May 28,1937, to Edwin and Lillian (Kautzer) Dahl. On August 3, 1954, she married Victor Woellner at St. Anthony Catholic Church in Athens. They lived on the family farm that she ran for many years.

Laura enjoyed working for the Halsey Township, sewing, quilting, cooking, baking, her pets, dining out, playing Sheepshead and family get togethers.

She is survived by her children: Florence (Glen) Kreft, Marathon, Sue (Claude) Kreft, Athens, Debbie (Kirk) Simon, Athens, Sarah (Mike) Young, Athens, Brian (Jodi) Woellner, Wausau and Kent (Brenda) Woellner, Athens; many grandchildren; many great-grandchildren; many great-great-grandchildren; and her beloved sister, Betty Auner, Athens.

She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband, Victor Sr.; two sons: Victor Jr. and Ronnie; her daughter, Bonnie; and many other dear family members.

The funeral Mass will be celebrated at 11 a.m. on Friday, Feb. 6,2026, at St. Anthony Catholic Church, Athens, Rev. George Graham will preside. Burial will be in the Calvary Cemetery in Athens. Visitation will be on Friday from 9 a.m. until time of services at the church.

In lieu of flowers, the family ask you to please “pay it forward someone you love in honor of their mother, Laura.

Online condolences may be expressed at www.petersonkraemer.com.