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Estella Tesch

1921 - 2013

Estella Tesch obituary, 1921-2013, Mosinee, WI

BORN

1921

DIED

2013

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Helke Funeral Home and Cremation Service

302 Spruce St

Wausau, Wisconsin

Estella Tesch Obituary

Estella Tesch

Estella was born July 15th 1921, the daughter of the late Asa and Frances (Marquardt) Jenesma, in the town of Wausau. On February 5th 1941, she was united in marriage to Lester D. Tesch, at St. John Lutheran Church, town of Easton, where they were members. Lester and Estella were third generation farmers on the Tesch dairy farm, which is still in operation today, until moving to Wausau in 1964. Together they shared 27 years of marriage, raising their children and creating memories. For 21 years, Estella worked in the Wausau school district as a cook.

Estella was a giant of fearless faith. She was a dedicated member of St. Peter Evangelical Lutheran Church, Schofield, for 49 years and enjoyed volunteering and being a part of the Ladies Aid. Estella was always willing to help family and friends and greatly loved spending time with them. She crocheted many Afghans and read in her spare time. Over the years, Estella traveled to every state, except Florida.

On Wednesday, May 8th 2013, Estella Olga Selma Tesch went to be home with her Lord. She died under the care of AseraCare Hospice, at Acorn Hill, in Mosinee, with family by her side.

She will be lovingly remembered by her four children, Roger (Beverly), Wausau, Arlet (Cliff) Binder, Green Bay, Gary (Penny Hood), Brodhead, WI, and Aaron (Kathy), Carterville, GA; ten grandchildren; 22 great-grandchildren; four great-great grandchildren; sister, Ella Bird, Weston; two sisters-in-law, Evelyn Jenesma, WA, and Della (Ruben) Marquardt, Wausau; and numerous nieces and nephews.

Along with her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Lester, on January 16, 1969; great-granddaughter, Kayla Abt; three siblings, Clarence Jenesma, Clara Kurth, and Joyce Tally; and sister- and brother-in-law, Dorothy (Raymond) Marquardt.

A funeral service will be held at 11 a.m., Monday, May 13th, at St. Peter Evangelical Lutheran Church, Schofield. Reverend Walter Davidson will officiate. Burial will follow in St. John Lutheran Cemetery, town of Easton. Family will receive guests Sunday, May 12th from 4 p.m. until 7 p.m., at the Helke Funeral Home, Wausau; and again on Monday, at church, from 9:30 a.m. until the service. You may sign our family guestbook at www.helke.com.

Estella's family would like to extend a very special 'thank you' to Rose Boron and everyone at Acorn Hill for the exemplary care provided to Estella over the past four years.

Published by Wausau Daily Herald from May 10 to May 12, 2013.
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I still miss you, Estella! My friend and other Mother. I think of you often.

Juelle Leslie

Friend

May 4, 2021

She was my godmother and I know her prayers carried me well. I believe I inherited her fearless faith.
I will never forget my confirmation when she gave me a journal and I continued to journal for 30 years after that. She was a quiet and gentle soul. Heaven gotten an angel.
So sorry for your loss. Blessed to have known her.

Coleen Sue Morse

Family

May 4, 2021

Our Prayer are with you ALL!
Cherish the Memories...

Deb & Dale and Family

May 14, 2013

My prayers and thoughts to the Tesch family.

Dawn Roush

May 14, 2013

So sorry to hear about Stella....we always enjoyed her company and her cooking! It has been a long time since we last saw her, but she always had a place in our hearts.
Mike & Mary Rose Gonzalez

Mike & Mary Rose Gonzalez

May 13, 2013

Loved Stella. She always had a great hello and warm hug for me whenever we crossed paths. My deepest sympathy to the family.

Audrey Eggebrecht (Pagel)

May 13, 2013

Roger & Beverly and Family, our deepest sympathy to all of you.

Debbie & Dan Norwood

May 12, 2013

We wish to extend our deepest sympathy to Stellas's family. Stella was a dear friend to Eldrey, Karen's mother, for many years.

We are sorry we were unable to make the visitation or funeral.

We will remember her always including her great since of humor (some pretty good jokes).

Karen and Gary Tesch

Karen & Gary Tesch

May 12, 2013

Roger,Bev, & Tesch Families,
Our deepest Sympathy to you all on your loss. Stella was one of a kind. We had lots of laughs over the years.May she rest in peace. Roger & Bev, you have been a rock for her thru all the bad times,take comfort in that.

Lorraine & Arden Krueger

May 11, 2013

Arlet, sorry to hear about the loss of your mother. God bless you & your family at this difficult time.

Kathy Sternitzky

May 11, 2013

I will miss my friend and other Mother. She will always be in my heart. Many great memories of our conversations and times together over the past 48 years. It was an honor to be a part of her life. The humor, kindness and love - that was Estella. Brave and selfless, she gave me courage when I had none. Peace is yours now! Give Lester a hug for me! The best parents that a kid could ask for! Thanks for adopting me into your family & heart!

Juelle

May 11, 2013

What a genuinely lovely lady! A truly excellent example of a Christian who truly lived her faith. She was one in a million and we were very blessed for the joy she gave us. Rest well, Friend, 'til we meet again!

Chuck and Char Lovesee

May 10, 2013

She was a great aunt and always a joy to be around. I was blessed to have her as my godmother. Love followed her wherever she was. she will be missed.

Coleen Morse

May 10, 2013

See You Later Alligator!

Amber

May 10, 2013

I remember the days Dale and I spent at their farm and will always cherish those. Bless her and the family. She was a great lady. Donna (Kurth) Marano

May 10, 2013

Estella was a great lady. I have many memories of her and your father.

Mark Bloomer

May 10, 2013

I fondly remember Stella as cook for my students while they were at the School Forest. She was a kind, loving lady to them!

Ray Geweke

May 10, 2013

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