Denise R. Staab, 69, of the Town of Hammel, passed away at
her home on Friday May 17, 2019 under the care of Aspirus Hospice and Comfort Care.
A memorial service will be held at 11:00 AM, Wednesday May
22, 2019 at Our Saviors Lutheran Church, Town of Holway. Pastor Amy Heinz will
officiate. Visitation will be held Tuesday May 21, from 4-7:00 PM, at Hemer
Funeral Home, Medford chapel, and also at church on Wednesday from 10:00 AM
until the time of service.
Denise was born April 20, 1950 in Medford, WI to Leslie and
Loretta (Schmidt) Dray. She is a 1968 graduate of Medford Area Sr High. Denise
married Kurt Staab on May 31, 1969 at Immanuel Lutheran Church in Medford. Kurt
survives.
She is further survived by her Son: Craig (Kori) Staab of
Sussex, Grandchildren: Garret and Mariele Staab of Sussex, Mother: Loretta Dray
of Medford, Siblings: Russell (Carol) Dray of Medford, Patricia Dray of
Sheridan, WY, Roger (Cindy) Dray of Medford, Brothers and Sisters in law: Gail
Alger of Thorp, Claire (Steve) Malchow of Withee, Marlys (Patrick) McNamar of
Crested Butte, Kent (Darlene) Staab of Withee, Roger (Kris) Staab on Westboro,
and several nieces and nephews.
Denise is preceded in death by her Father Leslie Dray,
Father and Mother in Law Jake and Helen Staab, and Brother in Law Roger Alger.
Denise worked as a secretary for the Medford Area School
District for 33 years, and served as the Town Clerk for the Town of Hammel. She was a member
of Our Saviors Lutheran Church, where she served on church council.
She loved flower gardening, reading, crossword puzzles,
knitting, raising chickens, traveling, and all things outdoors. Denise will be
remembered as an excellent cook. She enjoyed volunteering at the Isadore Lake Youth Fishing Day.
Memorial donations in honor of Denise can be designated to
the Frances L. Simek Memorial Library in Medford.
Hemer Funeral Service of Medford and Rib Lake has been
entrusted with arrangements. Online condolences can be left at
www.hemerfuneralservice.com
