The public is invited to a graveside committal service to be held at 11:30 AM on Saturday, August 8 at Medford Evergreen Cemetery II, with Pastor Mary Jo Laabs officiating. Due to COVID concerns, there will be no luncheon following. For everyone’s concern, please wear masks and maintain social distancing.
Leona was born on May 13, 1929 in the Town of Holton, Marathon County, to Lawrence and Florence (Spurgin) Metz. She attended the Town of Deer Creek elementary school and was a 1947 graduate of Medford High School. Her marriage took place on November 13, 1948 at Community Evangelical Church in Medford to Melvin D. Brink and he preceded her in death January 13, 2018.
They farmed in the Town of Browning for many years. Then she worked at Copps IGA, Medford in the bakery and later became manager of the deli until her retirement. She enjoyed reading, polka music, fishing, trips to the casino, cards, bingo, going for rides in the country, she loved the outdoors and a good piece of pie. She was a member of the Community United Church of Christ, Medford.
Surviving are her children, Barbara (George) Tuma & Jerry (Dawn) Brink, both of Medford and Sandra Peterson of Oregon, WI, 8 grandchildren and 11 great-grandchildren. Also surviving are her in-laws, Ilaine Blasel and Donald (Clarice) Brink all of Medford, and Virginia Brink of Lake Mills, WI. She was preceded in death by her parents, a daughter, Connie in 1961 and a sister, Patricia Ukasick.
Memorial contributions can be given to the family for a future designation. Hemer Funeral Service of Medford and Rib Lake is serving the family. For online condolences, please visit hemerfuneralservice.com.
