Kristine M. Selberg

1962 - 2025

Kristine M. Selberg

December 2, 1962 - May 30, 2025

Kristine Marie Selberg, 62, of Chippewa Falls, passed away peacefully on May 30, 2025, at home surrounded by loved ones, soft blankets, and floral sheets.

Born December 2, 1962, in Neillsville, Wis., to Patrick and Betty Plunkett, Kristine was the youngest of six siblings. She grew up in Chippewa Falls, attending Holy Ghost Catholic grade school and later Waukon, Iowa, where she met lifelong friends Brenda Leiran and Diane Hirth. Kristine graduated from Waukon High School in 1981, and was married that same year to her high school sweetheart, Brian Selberg. They had one son, Ryan, and separated soon after in 1985. Following this, Kris went on to receive her Bachelors in Psychology from UW–La Crosse in 1992. Finally, she received her Masters in School Counseling at UW–Stout in 1996.

Kristine spent her career as a dedicated and compassionate school counselor. She had a uniquely creative spirit that showed in everything she touched. She loved beads, buttons, wallpaper, yarn, and vintage fabrics-always turning old things into something beautiful. She crocheted, sewed, designed, and styled with a flair that was wholly her own. Her house was filled with little details, porch naps, soap operas, and always, her dog and best-friend, Jack.

She loved being outside, baking cookies with her granddaughter, and car rides with the windows down. Her humor, warmth, and accidental silliness brought joy to everyone who knew her. In her final years, following a cancer diagnosis, Kristine lived intentionally-traveling, shopping, creating, and spending meaningful time with family and friends.

She is survived by her son, Ryan Selberg; granddaughter, Sydney Ward; siblings, Bethany (Larry) Ketchum, Jean (Joe) Bernier, Brian (Robin) Plunkett, and Karen (Pete) Saltness.

She was preceded in death by her parents; stepfather, John Jennings; brother, Patrick; and brothers-in-law, Steven Madson and Joel Prince.

If Kristine could see this obituary, she'd probably say it was too much-then suggest adding lace, beads, and a little glitter.

Visitation will be 4 to 6 p.m., Monday, June 9th, at Pederson-Volker Funeral Chapel, Chippewa Falls.

The funeral mass will be held at 12 p.m., Tuesday, June 10th, at Notre Dame Catholic Church, Chippewa Falls, with a visitation beginning at 11 a.m., at church. Fr. David Nowicki will be officiating.

Interment will be at Forest Hill Cemetery, Chippewa Falls.

For those unable to attend, the service will be livestreamed/recorded and available to view at https://www.pedersonvolker.com/obituaries/kristine-selberg

In lieu of flowers, we ask that you live with intention, just like Kristine did. Hug your family, take a drive with the windows down, and make something special for someone you love.

Special thanks to Dr. Basu and the Mayo Clinic team.

Pederson-Volker Funeral Chapel & Cremation Services, Chippewa Falls, is serving the family. Please share your memories or condolences online at pedersonvolker.com