Elaine Marie Straka Birnamwood, Wisconsin Obituary

Elaine Marie Straka

Elaine M. Straka, 67 of Hatley, died unexpectedly on Wednesday, September 9, 2020 at her home.<br />She was born on August 26, 1953 in Wausau, the daughter of Robert and Jean (Albrecht) Bergman.<br />On August 20, 1980, Elaine was united in marriage to <a href="http://www.schmidtschulta.com/obituaries/obituary-listings?obId=257544">Richard Straka</a> in Wausau. He preceded her in death on July 4, 2004.<br />Elaine loved working at the Northern Valley Workshop. She loved helping and looking out for other people and was a social butterfly. <br />Elaine enjoyed sending out cards and never forgot anyone’s birthday. She loved going out to eat and shopping. Elaine especially enjoyed her extended family at the home of Ron and Roxanne Glapinski whom she lived with the last 22 years.<br />Survivors include a brother-in-law, Martin and Joyce Straka of Stephenson, MI and her extended family in Hatley. <br />A funeral service will be held at 11AM on Friday, September 11, 2020 at Schmidt &amp; Schulta Funeral Home, Birnamwood. Fr. Vicente Llagas will officiate. Burial will be in St. Boniface Catholic Cemetery, Aniwa. Visitation will be on Friday from 10:30AM until the time of service at the funeral home.<br />Memories and condolences may be shared at schmidtschulta.com<br /><br />Other Links; <a href="http://www.schmidtschulta.com/obituaries/obituary-listings?obId=257907">Leo Straka</a>- Brother-in-law
August 26, 1953 - September 9, 202008/26/195309/09/2020
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Elaine M. Straka, 67 of Hatley, died unexpectedly on Wednesday, September 9, 2020 at her home.
She was born on August 26, 1953 in Wausau, the daughter of Robert and Jean (Albrecht) Bergman.
On August 20, 1980, Elaine was united in marriage to Richard Straka in Wausau. He preceded her in death on July 4, 2004.
Elaine loved working at the Northern Valley Workshop. She loved helping and looking out for other people and was a social butterfly.
Elaine enjoyed sending out cards and never forgot anyone’s birthday. She loved going out to eat and shopping. Elaine especially enjoyed her extended family at the home of Ron and Roxanne Glapinski whom she lived with the last 22 years.
Survivors include a brother-in-law, Martin and Joyce Straka of Stephenson, MI and her extended family in Hatley.
A funeral service will be held at 11AM on Friday, September 11, 2020 at Schmidt & Schulta Funeral Home, Birnamwood. Fr. Vicente Llagas will officiate. Burial will be in St. Boniface Catholic Cemetery, Aniwa. Visitation will be on Friday from 10:30AM until the time of service at the funeral home.
Memories and condolences may be shared at schmidtschulta.com

Other Links; Leo Straka- Brother-in-law

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Sep
11
Visitation
Friday, September 11 2020
10:30 AM - 11:00 AM
Schmidt & Schulta Funeral Home - Birnamwood
445 Main St.
Birnamwood, WI 54414
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11
Funeral Service
Friday, September 11 2020
11:00 AM
Schmidt & Schulta Funeral Home - Birnamwood
445 Main St.
Birnamwood, WI 54414
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St. Boniface Catholic Cemetery
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Aniwa, WI 54408
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