Helen D. Haizel, age 97, passed away on Wednesday, May 27,
2020 at her residence under the care of Hope Hospice and Palliative Care and
surrounded by her loving family.
Cremation rites have been accorded and a private family only
burial will take place at a later date.
Helen was born on September 10, 1922 to the late Frank and
Theresa Marie (Olsen) Hierlmeier in Wisconsin. She attended Larson School. On
May 21, 1942, Helen was united in marriage to Rudolph Haizel in Reno, Nevada.
He preceded her in death on June 29, 2009. They eventually settled down in the
Town of Holway, ran a dairy farm, and raised their children.
In her free time, Helen enjoyed farming, gardening, holding
babies, spending time with her family, cards, specifically solitaire, cooking,
and baking, both of which she was doing up until her final days.
Helen is survived by her children – Linda (Gary) Tomaszewski
of Fairbanks, AK, Vince (Bev) Haizel of
West Bend, Joanne (Larry) Gowey of Lindsey, Bev (Rick) Duesing of Medford, Jim
(De) Haizel and Roger (Lori) Haizel, both of Withee; 16 grandchildren; 39 great-grandchildren;
14 great-great-grandchildren; nephew: Gordy (Mary Ann) Dietzler; along with many
nieces and nephews.
In addition to her parents and husband, Helen was preceded
in death by her son, Ray, on November 3, 1977, and her brother Lindy
Hierlmeier.
Hemer Funeral Home of Medford and Rib Lake have been
entrusted with arrangements. Online condolences may be left at www.hemerfuneralservice.com.
