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Helen Strohman Obituary

Strohman, Helen

Helen I. Strohman, age 83, of Marshfield, passed away with her son and daughter by her side on Friday, March 15, 2013 at the House of the Dove. A Funeral Service will be held at 11:30 AM on Thursday, March 21, 2013 at the Hansen-Schilling Funeral Home in Marshfield. The Rev. Peter Ruggles will officiate. A time of visitation will be held from 9:00AM until 11:00 AM at the funeral home. Burial will be held in Pine Grove Cemetery in Wausau.

Helen was born on July 9, 1929 in Wausau, the daughter of John and Irene (Wilke) Pophal. She lost her mother at the age of 15 and was blessed with a second mother, Marie (Mass-Schomann) Pophal. Helen attended school in rural Wausau and worked on the family farm east of Wausau. She returned to school and earned her GED on July 7, 1976. Helen was united in marriage to Robert G. Strohman on April 25, 1959 in Wausau. They later divorced in 1979. She worked at Weinbrenner Shoes in Marshfield and after her children were older, she worked in food service at St. Joseph's Hospital in Marshfield.

Helen was a member of Good Shepherd Lutheran Church in Marshfield. She enjoyed bowling, puzzles, word search puzzles, playing games, feeding the birds and traveling with her family.

Helen is survived by her children: Beth Strohman and Jon Strohman, both of Marshfield; a granddaughter, Melina (Lionel) Remesha, San Diego, CA and is expecting a great-grandson in June. She is further survived by three siblings: Alice (Eddie) Beahm, Frostproof, FL, Audrey (Howard) Miller, Bellvue, IA and Alfred (Delores) Pophal, Wausau; many nieces and nephews, other relatives and friends.

She was preceded in death by her parents and two sisters, Frances Kunze and Lillian Zunker.

Online condolences may be made at www.hansenschillingfuneralhome.com.

Published by Wausau Daily Herald on Mar. 19, 2013.
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Beth & Jon

Sorry to hear aboutthe loss of your mom. I enjoyed working with her at St Josephs & bowling with her. You & your family will be in my thoughts & prayers.

Sharol Hinkelmann

March 20, 2013

My sincerest sympathy and prayers of comfort are sent to you, Jon, with the passing of your mother. Treasure your wonderful memories.

Jean Parker

March 20, 2013

Beth and Jon,
Sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you. I have good memories of visiting your mother at her home, with my mother, in Marshfield.
Sandy (Susor) Weller

March 19, 2013

Jon and Beth - Your mom was an inspirational women and so proud of both of you. My sympathies.

Kathy Rice

March 19, 2013

So sorry to hear about the loss of your mother Beth. I hope that void that you feel in your heart at this painful time can be filled with all the great memories of you and your mom. The happy times, sad times, quiet times when it was just you and her. Those memories will help you get through some very rough times in the days to come. Just know that she is in a place of comfort and love.
Tootie Eskildsen

March 19, 2013

Beth - So sorry for your loss. You and your family are in our thoughts and prayers.

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March 19, 2013

Beth and Jon,
I also worked with your mom in Food and Nutrition Services at St. Josephs. She and I shared many laughs as well as a dear friendship I will always cherish.
My thoughts and prayers are with you and your and family. May you also find peace and comfort in your many memories.
Deb Trudeau

March 19, 2013

Sorry for your loss. I worked with Helen at the hospital she was a wonderful person.

Shirley Fischer

March 19, 2013

At the end of each life is a legacy of love ... May God's gifts of faith, time and memory of your mom and grandma help you gather the love you have been left.

Judy and Dave Drechsler

March 19, 2013

Rest In Peace Helen...We Had Some Great Memories Of Dietary Days!

Sandy

March 19, 2013

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