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Fern Krohn Obituary

Krohn, Fern M.

Fern Marie Krohn, 72, Town of Saratoga, died Monday, July 1, 2013 at Ministry Saint Joseph's Hospital in Marshfield.

Services will be at 11:00 AM on Wednesday, July 10th at Immanuel Lutheran Church. Rev. John Grohs will officiate. Burial will be in Pioneer Cemetery in the Town of Saratoga. Visitation will be from 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday at Herman-Taylor Funeral Home and Cremation Center and from 10:00 a.m. until the time of services on Wednesday at the church.

Fern was born in Wood County, Wisconsin on July 4, 1940 to Almer and Ella (Burt) Bolster. She was raised on Cary Bluff. On August 1, 1959, Fern married Jerry Krohn. He died on December 24, 1999.

Fern worked for Sunspiced Potatoes in Plover, Wisconsin until her retirement after 23 years of employment.

She served in the Immanuel Lutheran Church Ladies Aid and worked on the Wisconsin Rapids parade committee.

Fern had a great love for her family and friends. She always kept an open door, an open heart, and a delicious meal for whoever came in the door. She was a foster parent for several years, changing the lives of many children under her care.

Survivors include her seven children: Richard (Shirley Brown), Mark (Teresa) Krohn, Kaye Bollinger, Michael, Kerry (Rodney) Calmes, Debra (Michael Burch), Pamela Krohn; grandchildren: Joshua (Cheryl) Krohn, Justen (Cindy) Krohn, Jason (Jessica), Brittney (Jeremy) Hunter, Chad Bollinger, Sierra Krohn, Saige Krohn, Raven Krohn, Sabrina Krohn, Hawk Krohn, Angel Gukenberger, Austin Gukenberger, Tanisha Gukenberger, Heather Brown; her sisters: Dorla (Robert) Hinrichsen, Jean (Dean) Irwin, and Delores Randall; special friends: Lori Schroepfer, Marilyn (Donny) Gilson; five great-grandchildren; many nieces, nephews and other relatives. She was preceded in death by her husband Jerry, brother Edwin, mother Ella, and father Almer.

Published by Wisconsin Rapids Daily Tribune on Jul. 6, 2013.
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For the whole family; and especially my dear dear friend Kaye;
Am so sorry to be reading this ever-so late. Still I send my deepest sympathies to you all. May the time of your great sorrow be filled with loving thoughts and heartfelt prayers of your family and friends throughout.
With my love always.
Anne

ANNE Yusvak-DeGrave

July 27, 2013

Dear Kaye, Brittney and Chad,
We are sorry to hear of your loss and pray that the Lord will comfort your hearts.
Helen and Jim

Helen Hintz

July 15, 2013

Sorry for your Loss, I'm Etta Holm's (Burt) daughter Sandy our deepest sympathy.

Sandra Randall

July 15, 2013

We send our condolences to all the Krohn family. We have known Jerry and Fern since the late 1950's. Always enjoyed hearing about the family.
Sincerely

Sandy & Kelly Knutson

July 10, 2013

Kerrie I didn't know your mom but my heart goes out to you and your family my prayers go out to you in this difficult time of your life

martha

July 8, 2013

Our deepest condolences to the entire family. You are in our thoughts and prayers. Tammy, Richard & the boys

Tammy & Richard Ray

July 8, 2013

I am so sorry for your loss. I will be praying for your family. God bless.

Joan Popolo

Joan Popolo

July 8, 2013

I am so appreciative of friends and family in your well wishes & prayers Mom was great person to lean on, laugh with, and an excellent cook. I miss you mom but so happy you are no longer suffering in pain. Your daughter

Kerry Calmes

July 8, 2013

Prayers to the family of Fern. Recalling all the goods days growing up in the Pittsville/Cary Bluff area. The days of sharing time with Aunt Lucille and Uncle Len. Our Symapathy from the Pinney family Robert, Charlene(Irwin) Mary (Graf)

July 8, 2013

you and your family are in our prayers

Robert & Meloney Tedder

July 8, 2013

Many prayers and best wishes for peace as you deal with this great loss. Pam, you especially have a place in my heart. I am so sorry you're going through this. Blessings to all.

Ann Wenzel

July 7, 2013

My condolences to the Krohn family. She was one very special lady and will be missed.
Rob Skinner

July 7, 2013

She was one special lady. I remember taking evening computer classes with her!

Vi Voss

July 6, 2013

My thoughts and prayers are with the family.

Nancy Nelson

July 6, 2013

My condolences to the Krohn family. I am so sorry for your loss. May God be with you in your time of need.

jennifer bertotto

July 6, 2013

My sincerest condolences for the Krohn family. Fern was a wonderful person who brought joy to every conversation we had together, mostly as a child, but also as an adult.

She will be missed.

Charles Tank

July 3, 2013

Much Condolences From the Members Of True Friends Mean Alot Chat room close friends of Pams Sending prayers to family and friends May God be with you you all

Don ( Eagle ) German

July 2, 2013

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