Marge A Wanta

Marjorie A. Wanta, age 83, of Tomahawk, passed away peacefully on December 28, 2019 surrounded by her family at her home. Marge was born on July 13, 1936 in Tomahawk to Chester & Lillian (Mitchell) Jaecks Sr. She was married to Richard D. Wanta on August 6, 1955 in Wausau. Marge stayed at home while her five children were growing. Later in life, when Marge worked outside of the home, she was a CNA at the Wausau Hospital and Golden Age Nursing Home. She also worked at Harley Davidson for a short time. Marge loved being outside – especially flower gardening & fishing. She was an excellent interior decorator, loved playing yahtzee and enjoyed going to the casino. Marge loved spending time with her grandchildren & great grandchildren. Marge is a member of Grace Lutheran Church and also a quilter with the Quilting Ladies. Marge is survived by her children – Dale (Loretta) Wanta, Julie (Darold) Hess, Debbie (Lonnie) Dahl, Tim (Penny) Wanta & Sherri (Ken) Johnson, all of Tomahawk; 12 grandchildren & 23 great grandchildren. She is further survived by her siblings – Sonny (Mert) Jaecks, Lillian (Ross) Dornbrach & Gary (Sheila) Jaecks. Marge is preceded in death by her husband – Rich, Grandson – Michael, sister – Janet & two brothers – Duane & Eddie. The Funeral Service for Marge Wanta will take place at 11:00AM on Friday, January 3, 2020 at Grace Lutheran Church. Visitation will take place from 9:00AM until the time of service at 11:00AM. Burial will take place in the springtime. Krueger Family Funeral Home & Cremation Services is assisting the family. You may view the full obituary at www.kruegerfamily.com