Deanna L. Grenz, 75, of Tigerton, passed away Sunday, Jan. 26, 2014, at ManorCare in Shawano.
The former Deanna Lou Kusnifski was born Dec. 28, 1938, in Tigerton to John and Louise (Berg) Kusnifski. She graduated from Tigerton High School in 1956 and was a lifelong resident of the area. Deanna was united inmarriage on Aug. 24, 1957, to William P. Grenz at Zion Lutheran Church, Tigerton.
She worked as a nurse’s aide at the Tigerton Hospital for some years. Then Deanna started at Shawano Hospital, where she was employed for 27 years, mostly as an ER clerk, retiring in 1994 due to her health. Her husband, Bill, preceded her in death on Sept. 7, 2008. Deanna was a member of Zion Lutheran Church, Tigerton.
Her hobbies included bowling, cooking and baking, but she especially loved spending time with her family.
Survivors include three daughters, Gina Kranz, of Wausau, Lori (Leon) Seliger, of Ringle, and Linnea (Dale) Lehman, of Tigerton. There are four grandchildren, Justin, Kasey, Devan and Logan. She is further survived by a sister-in-law, Esther Strassburg, of Bowler, and many other relatives and friends.
Deanna was preceded in death by her parents, her husband, Bill, and a sister, Anita (Harold) Watters.
A memorial service will be held on Friday, Jan. 31, at 11 a.m. at Zion Lutheran Church, Tigerton. The Rev. Dennis Creswell will officiate, and inurnment will take place in the spring at Union Cemetery, Tigerton. Friends may call on Friday from 10 a.m. until time of service at the church.
The Beil-Didier Funeral Home, Tigerton, is assisting the family.
Online condolences may be sent via www.beil-didier.com.
The family wishes to thank all the nurses with Heartland Hospice for the compassion given to our mother.
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