Marcella Elsie Louise Steidinger, 90, of Hamburg, passed away on Thursday, March 23, 2023 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital surrounded by family.  She had been residing at Copperleaf Assisted Living in Marathon since 2017.

She was born on April 10, 1932 in Wausau to the late Leonard and Edna (Haehlke) Wendt.  On June 5, 1954 Marcella was united in marriage to Harold Steidinger at St. Peter Lutheran Church, town of Hamburg.  He preceded her in death in 2013.

Marcella worked on the family farm while growing up.  Over the years she worked at Ginseng farms, for the Fromm Brothers, and Marathon Cheese.  She also worked with her husband, Harold, on their dairy farm and grew Ginseng.  As they were raising their family Marcella was a homemaker, loving and caring for them all.  Marcella was known for her large vegetable garden that produced an abundant supply of vegetables that she would can starting in July through November.  If you could grow it she could can it.  She loved polka music and always enjoyed the Merrill Polka Festival.  Marcella was a longtime member of St. Peter Lutheran Church and was active with the Ladies Aid.

Survivors include her children, Mark (Brenda) Steidinger of Hamburg, Bruce (Kelly) Steidinger of Hamburg, and Joy (Mark) Cochart of Hatley; grandchildren, Joshua (Annie) Steidinger, Jeremiah Steidinger, Amanda Steidinger, Dylan Cochart and Nathan Cochart; great-granddaughter, Elsie Steidinger; and sister-in-law, Vernette Wendt.

In addition to her husband, she was preceded in death by her parents; brother, Orville Wendt; and twin sisters, Jean Krueger and Janice Henning.

A funeral service will be at 11:00 a.m. on Thursday, March 30, 2023 at St. Peter Lutheran Church (Little Chicago), 135237 County Road A, Marathon, with Rev. William Ostrem officiating.  Visitation will begin on Wednesday, March 29 at 4:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. at Peterson/Kraemer Funeral Home, 3400 Stewart Avenue, Wausau, and continue at the church on Thursday beginning at 10:00 a.m. until the time of service.  Following the service burial will be in St. Peter Cemetery.  Online condolences may be expressed at www.petersonkraemer.com.

A special thank you from the family to the Aspirus Wausau Hospital Palliative Care Unit for the compassionate care that Marcella received.