Kristin was born on July 5, 1947 at Medford, WI to the late Arthur & Harriet (Berry) Vircks. She attended Stetsonville elementary schools, was a graduate of Medford High School and attended nurses college. Her marriage to John “Jack” Brunner took place on June 28, 1969 at Zion Ev. Lutheran Church in Stetsonville and they were later divorced.
Kristin worked in neuropsychology at the Marshfield Clinic for 9 years and later North Central Health Care in Wausau for 35 years until her retirement. She was a gifted singer and enjoyed music throughout her life. She also enjoyed cooking, puzzles, cards, quilting, crafts, word games, spending time with family and friends.
Survivors include her children – Amy (Gregory, Jr.) Gronski of Marshfield and Matthew (Kim) Brunner of Wausau, grand children – Nathan, Evan, Matthew, Ashton & Logan. Also survived by her siblings – Karleen Langer of Barrington, IL, Brian (Marti) Vircks of Colby, Kaye (Michael) Gerber of Sun Prairie, Boyd (Diane) Vircks of Colfax, Kari Draeger of Medford & Berle (Sylvia) Vircks of Cortland, OH.
She was preceded in death by her parents, brother – Barton Vircks, brothers in law – Michael Langer & Harvey Draeger, Jr.
Memorial services for Kristin will take place at 11 AM on Saturday, July 20 at Hemer Funeral Home, Medford Chapel with Rev. Wes Jedras officiating. Visitation will be from 9 AM until the time of services at 11 AM at the funeral home. Interment of her cremated remains will take place at Zion Lutheran Cemetery, Stetsonville following services.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests that memorial contributions be given to the family for a future designation. Hemer Funeral Service of Medford and Rib Lake serving the family. For online condolences, please visit hemerfuneralservice.com.
