Obit: Oertel, Audrey K. (1946 - 2017)
Transcriber: Robert Lipprandt
bob@wiclarkcountyhistory.org
Surnames: Bolander, Gomoll, Jolitz, Koch, Marean, Oertel, Potter, Rinehart,
Romens, Taylor, Wolski
----Source: The Tribune - Phonograph (Abbotsford, WI) 7/26/2017
Oertel, Audrey K. (Romens) (8 MAR 1946 - 23 JUL 2017)
Audrey K. Oertel, age 71, of Wautoma, died on Sunday, July 23, 2017, at her home
with her family by her side.
She was born in Medford on March 8, 1946, one of 14 children, to Woodrow and
Evelyn (Rinehart) Romens. Audrey grew up in the Colby area.
After high school, she moved to Milwaukee and met her future husband, James
Oertel, while working at St. Regis Paper Company. They were married on June 22,
1968, in Milwaukee and had two daughters, Paula and Terrie. The family then
later moved to Wautoma. Audrey worked at Otto’s as a butcher for many years. She
also worked for the Federal Government Farm Services Agency and retired in 2009.
Audrey enjoyed gardening, growing vegetables and making floral arrangements
which both won her numerous blue ribbons at the Waushara County Fair. She
enjoyed walks with her dog Cooper, was an avid Packer fan and loved watching the
games. Audrey was a member of St. Joseph’s Catholic Church. She will be sadly
missed by her family and friends.
Audrey is survived by her daughter, Terrie (Dave) Gomoll; grandson, Joshua
Gomoll; brothers and sisters, Joanne Marean, Shirley (Ken) Koch, Rodney (Debbie)
Romens, Reed (Geri) Romens, Norbert (Jeannie) Romens, Dolores Jolitz and David
(Joan) Romens; brother-in-law, Dan Bolander; sister-in-law, Carole Romens;
nieces and nephews; other relatives and friends.
She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, James Oertel; daughter, Paula
Oertel; brothers, Duane Romens and Leon (Karen) Romens; sisters, Ellen (Leroy)
Taylor, Janet (Loren) Potter, Darlene Bolander and Beverly (Norbert) Wolski;
brothers-in-law, Vince Marean and Jerry Jolitz.
A memorial Mass will be held at 11 a.m. on Thursday, July 27, 2017, at St.
Joseph’s Catholic Church, Wautoma, with entombment in Calvary Cemetery, Wautoma.
The family will greet relatives and friends at church on Thursday from 9:30 a.m.
until the time of service at 11 a.m.
Leikness Funeral Home, Wautoma, is assisting the family with arrangements.
www.leikness funeralhome.com
The family wishes to thank the staff at Theda Care, Berlin and Heartland Hospice
for the care and compassion given to Mom while she was in their care.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the American Cancer Society or the
American Lung Association.
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