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Avis C. Hilleshiem

Richland Center, WI

November 20, 1927 - October 1, 2020

Avis C. Hilleshiem Obituary

Avis C Hilleshiem, age 92, of Richland Center, passed away at Harvest Guest Home on Thursday October 1st 2020.She was born November 20, 1927 in Richland Center, the daughter of Glen & Beryl Wanless.  She graduated from Richland Center High School.  On September 27th, 1947, Avis married Delmer Hilleshiem at the Peace United Methodist Richland Center in Richland Center.  Together they had five children; Diane, Sherry, Linda, Terry and Jeff.  They were able to celebrate 60 years of marriage before his passing. They farmed for 9 years in the Muscoda area until early 1960s and then moved to Richland Center.  She was involved with working in the kitchen ministry at the Free Methodist Church in Richland Center where they were members for over 60 years.  Avis also worked as a volunteer at Crossroads Youth Ministry for 15 years alongside her husband, Delmer and her son, Jeff.  She had a wonderful life, quick witted and was best known for her funny sayings.   Avis is survived by her children; Sherry Hillesheim (James Malenkos), Linda Alf, Terry (Cathie) Hilleshiem, Jeff (Julie) Hilleshiem; 12 grandchildren: Melissa, Lorissa, Alex, Fletcher, Christian, Paul, Dawn, Tresa, Susan, British, Emma, Ella; 14 great-grandchildren.  Avis was preceded in death by her husband, Delmer (2007), daughter, Diane Ostrander (2010) and her son-in-laws Rick Alf (Linda) & Jim Ostrander (Diane), her siblings; Dean Wanless, Duane Wanless and Nurine Hoke. The Hilleshiem family would like to thank Harvest Guest Home for their loving care of our mother for the past 6 years. In an effort to protect the health and wellbeing of family and friends, a private burial will be held at the Richland Center Cemetery and a Celebration of Life will be held at a later date. In lieu of flowers donations can be made in Avis’s memory to the Free Methodist Church 405 S. Park St.  Richland Center, WI 53581. The Pratt Funeral and Cremation Service is assisting the family with their arrangements.

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