Myrtle Adell Blomberg

MYRTLE A. BLOMBERG
Myrtle Adell Blomberg, 94, Ogema, passed away Monday, July 2, 2018, at Medford Aspirus Care and Rehab under palliative care while surrounded by her loving family. She was born on June 15, 1924, in Ogema, WI, to Herman and Ebba Nelson. She attended elementary school at Ring School in the Town of Hill, and was a 1942 graduate of the Prentice High School. Following graduation she worked as a nanny in Winnetka, IL, did secretarial work at an insurance company in Chicago, IL, and then returned to Wisconsin to Tomahawk, where she worked as a secretary at the Bradley Bank. She was married to John Blomberg on January 29, 1946, in Ashland, Wisconsin. She served as a Deaconess, Sunday School Teacher, as a member of the willing workers, and the BCW at the Ogema Baptist Church. She took great pleasure in listening to kids recite Bible verses at Kingdon Quest. She served in various roles at Vacation Bible School. She was known for her hospitality and specialized in homemade sweet rolls, meatballs, apple pie, and various breads. She enjoyed letter writing to friends and family. In her free time she enjoyed quilting, feeding birds, and travel.
She is survived by sons Richard (Karen), David (Bonnie), Arnold (Janet), all of Ogema, and Donald (Nancy), Cheyenne, WY; by 14 grandchildren and 36 great grandchildren; and by one brother, Floyd Nelson, Ogema. She is preceded in death by her parents; by her husband, John; by one son, Dale; and by two sisters, Pearl Olson and Rosella Bottleson.
Funeral services will be held at 11:00 A.M. on Saturday, July 7, at the First Baptist Church in Ogema with Pastor Rodney Price officiating. Interment will be in the Garden of Memories Cemetery in the Town of Hill. Friends may call at the church on Friday, July 6, from 5 to 8 P.M., and on Saturday from 10:00 A.M. until the time of services.
Online condolences may be expressed at www.heindlfuneralhome.com
The Heindl Funeral Home in Prentice is assisting the family with funeral arrangements.