Obit: Bombach, Irene S. (1924 - 2021)

Contact: Dolores (Mohr) Kenyon
E-mail: dolores@wiclarkcountyhistory.org 

Surnames: Bombach, Bomback, Moe, Severson, Binder, Hischke, Vandenberg, Fountain, Grant, Stroud, Horvat, Miller, Schardt, Trunkel, Dergance, Bier

----Source: Hansen-Schilling Funeral Home (Marshfield, Wood Co., WI) 12/13/2021

Bombach, Irene S. (30 October 1924 – 9 December 2021)

Irene S Bombach, age 97, of Greenwood, entered eternal rest Thursday December 9, 2021, surrounded by her children at Marshfield Medical Center in Marshfield.

Irene was born October 30, 1924, the daughter of Benhart Severson and Helen Moe. Irene was born in Blanchardville and moved to Greenwood at the age of 4. She was educated in the Greenwood Schools.

On March 24, 1943, was united in marriage to the love of her life Edward P Bombach in Neillsville. Her husband was drafted into WW II during the first few years of their marriage She was employed at a Catalog factory in Chicago and Cutler & Hammer Co in Milwaukee for several years before they moved to the family farm in Willard, in July 1954 where they farmed until 1973.

She was a member of Our Saviors Lutheran Church. Belonged to E.L.C.A. and the quilting group. She did home care work for the elderly in her community. She was a great cook and worked hard on the farm raising 4 children. When family would stop by, she never hesitated to prepare a meal for them. She loved a great conversation with a good cup of coffee.

In her spare time she enjoyed gardening, crafts, flowers, listening to music and playing cards. After 62 years on the farm she moved into the Black River Apts in Greenwood in August 2016 and created many friendships.

She especially enjoyed spending time with her grandchildren, family and friends. A life well lived and forever in our hearts.

Irene is lovingly survived by; children: Edward D Bombach of New Berlin, Joanne (Jeff) Binder of Hewitt, Audrey Bombach of Milwaukee, Garry ( Elaine) Bombach of Necedah . She is further survived by her grandchildren, Erica (Jeremy) Hischke , Derek (Kylee) Binder, Cassie ( Luke) Vandenberg. Great-grandchild Roland Vandenberg.

Step-grandchildren, Jenny (Joe) Fountain and Scott Grant. Step-great-grandchildren Samantha, Becky, Devin, Abigail and Dane. Her sisters Ruth Stroud (Chuck Horvat), Dorothy Miller and Shirley (Ron) Schardt, nieces and nephews.

Irene is preceded in death by her parents: Benhart and Helen Severson, her husband Edward; as well as siblings: Robert Severson, Bernard Severson, Darlene Trunkel, Rosella Dergance. Daughter-in-law Carol Bombach and grandchild Chad Bombach. Niece Donna Trunkel.

Memorial Services will be held at a later date due to Covid concerns. Pastor Elizabeth Bier will officiate April 9, 2022, at Our Saviors Lutheran Church in Greenwood. Visitation will be held at the church from 9:00 A.M. until service time at 11:00 A.M. Interment will take place at Greenwood Cemetery in Greenwood.

Those wishing to express their sympathy are encouraged to do so to Our Saviors Lutheran Church in Greenwood or The Highground in Neillsville.

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