Obit: Wiersig, Verna M. (1937 - 2018)
Transcriber: Robert Lipprandt
bob@wiclarkcountyhistory.org
Surnames: Bye, Davis, Kriese, Saunders, Wiersig
----Source: Life Tributes Funeral Home (Spencer, WI) 3/15/2018
Wiersig, Verna M. (? JUN 1937 - 13 MAR 2018)
Verna M. Wiersig, 80, of Schofield, formerly of Spencer, Tomahawk, and
Colby/Abbotsford died Tuesday, March 13, 2018 at Cedar Ridge Elder Services in
Schofield, WI. A private graveside burial service will be held this week.
Verna was born June 1937 in Ferryville, WI. Verna spent her youth in Ferryville
and early 20’s in Sparta. She married Norman Wiersig on August 29, 1964 at
Immanuel Lutheran Church in Hewitt, WI.
After getting married they purchased a dairy farm in Granton. The couple moved
to Spencer within a few years after that to raise their two daughters. In 1991
they sold their property and moved to Tomahawk to babysit and be near their two
grandchildren. “Granny” loved them with all of her heart, playing dress up with
them, baking them her delicious berry pies that everyone loved, and spoiling
them with constant stuffed animals, dolls, and other gifts. Once the
granddaughters were in school, Verna and Norman moved back to the
Colby/Abbotsford area. There Verna worked bussing tables and doing dishes at Mr.
B’s Restaurant until it closed, and then worked at the Abby Café until she
retired at age 71 in 2008. Verna and Norm resided at Colby Retirement Community
in their elder years – Verna thrived there, participating in many activities.
Sadly, Norman passed away at age 90 in 2012. In September of 2016 Verna
sustained a serious fall injury, and after recovery agreed to move to Schofield
within a few miles of her daughter and grandchildren’s families.
Verna had many hobbies. At the assisted living, she loved and excelled at bingo,
winning often. One of her lifelong hobbies was embroidering pretty, flowery
towels and pillowcases and giving them away as gifts – she always put others
before herself and was a true “giver”. In Spencer and Abbotsford, she kept huge
vegetable gardens, and enjoyed tending her colorful flower beds interspersed
with many American flags. Impatiens, bleeding hearts, and geraniums were
everywhere; she and Norman loved to buy them in Curtiss, WI at the farmer’s
auction.
Verna had a mild mannered, friendly spirit with a happy disposition. Her
co-workers and caregivers loved interacting with her, as she brought happiness
to others with her huge, warm smile. She was genuinely interested in their
friendship and loved to hear about their lives. One of her favorite things in
the world was to take photographs of (and with) family and friends. She leaves
behind many photos labeled “Me and my friend” and she never left behind photos
of her family – they were always right with her, stacked on the sides of her
wheelchair.
She wrote thousands of letters to her family and friends over the course of her
lifetime – she loved sharing current news and happenings. Every time she saw her
granddaughter’s husbands, Cory and Dan in person or in photos, Verna always
referred to as “so handsome”. Cory called her “Grandma Flair”, as she was so
well known for wearing her sparkling “bling” clothing and an abundance of cute
pins and rhinestone earrings and necklaces. If she were able, she would go
shopping every single day. St. Vinnie’s and Walmart were her favorites.
Verna deeply cherished her family and friends and will be greatly missed. These
memories will make us smile.
Immediate survivors include two daughters: Judy (Mark) Bye of Schofield, Beverly
Wiersig (fiancé Tim Saunders) of Mondovi. Two granddaughters: Amanda (Daniel)
Kriese of Tomahawk, parents of Verna’s great-grandchildren Asher and Amaia; and
Melissa (Cory) Davis of Denton, TX (unborn great-granddaughter Charleigh is due
in May). She is further survived by her three sisters: Leotta, Leodda, and
Berneda, and a brother, LaVal, and several nieces and nephews.
Verna is preceded in death by her parents, Morrill and Flossie, her husband
Norman, a brother LaVan, sister Weltha, and dog Lucky.
Her arrangements are under the care of Life Tributes Funeral Home–Spencer.
Please visit
www.lifetributesfuneralhome.com to share thoughts and condolences
Note: Day of Verna’s birth was not published with obituary.
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