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1931
DIED
2012
Helen Cox Obituary
Funeral services are 11:30 a.m. Friday at St. Vincent de Paul Catholic Church, Wisconsin Rapids. The Rev. William Menzel will officiate. Burial will be in Calvary Cemetery.
Visitation will be held from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. Thursday at Ritchay Funeral Home in Wisconsin Rapids; and from 10:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. Friday at the church. There will be a parish prayer service at 6:45 p.m. Thursday at the funeral home.
Helen was born April 28, 1931, in Hewitt, to Henry and Margaret (Dillinger) Grosbier. She married Harold Cox on May 5, 1951, in Wisconsin Rapids. Helen was a homemaker. She enjoyed gardening, country and polka music and always loved family gatherings.
Helen is survived by husband, Harold; son, Steve (Pam) Cox of Marshfield; four daughters, Jennifer (Danny) Slusser of Wisconsin Rapids, Sue Ellen (Kurt) Peterson of Darlington, Christine (Dave) Ryun of Wisconsin Rapids and VurChelle (Brian) Baumann of Plover; 12 grandchildren, Christopher Cox, Joshua Slusser, Jason Slusser, John Peterson, Andrea Peterson, Stephanie Masanz, Nicholas Cox, Jesse Ryun, Jacob Ryun, Brittany Ryun, Kenny Baumann and Maria Baumann; nine great-grandchildren; and one brother, Elmer (Ingrid) Grosbier of Auburn, Wash.
Helen was preceded in death by her son, Rick; and brother, Richard Grosbier.
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Memories and Condolences
for Helen Cox
Dan & Shawn Joling
January 16, 2012
To Harold, Chris and Dave and the Cox Family, God Bless you all and our condolences in this time of loss of a truly Great Woman and Mother.
Jerry and Sharon Kizewski
January 13, 2012
Our thoughts and prayers are with you...we always enjoyed the times spent out listening as the guys jammed out and we danced and talked...what a lovely person Helen was.
La Von Ball
January 13, 2012
Take comfort in knowing that now you have a special guardian angel to watch over you. Helen was truely my best friend.
Dave Cox
January 12, 2012
To my terrific Uncle Harold and my wonderful cousins, though this time is difficult, please try to reflect on those personal experiences you enjoyed with such a charming and wonderful mom. Aunt Helen was such a peach! The recent visits with her and Uncle Harold have truly made me feel like a richer man. I will always hold those memories close to my heart. The good Lord has taken the best. What a beautiful lady inside and out. Love you all!! Dave(&Sheri) Cox
Echo Gwynn
January 12, 2012
Sue, Mr. Cox, and Family. I am so sorry to hear about your wife and mom. I will never forget being at your house and how fun it was with so many kids. Sue, I still remember what good friends you and Charmaine were (and still are). My heart goes out to all of you at this time and you are in my thoughts and prayers. Love, Echo (Hofmeister)
Joy Kuhn
January 12, 2012
Sorry to hear about your mom thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.Joy(Bathke) Kuhn
Rhonda Whetstone Neibauer
January 12, 2012
I will miss running into Helen while shopping. I always enjoyed visiting with her. I came to know Helen when she got me into selling Decorama under her back in the late 1970s. In more recent years, I wanted to write about the family's military service for a Tribune feature, but Helen's failing health made it hard to try to coordinate anything, which is a shame. I know it would have made a great story. Helen was such a classy lady, and loved her family so much. I know you will all miss her. May the wonderful memories of happier times get you through these difficult days.
January 12, 2012
Harold - you and your family have my deepest sympathy... Judy Knoll
January 12, 2012
May God bless you and your family at this very difficult time. Avis Alloway Grover
Jodeen Baumann
January 12, 2012
Chelle - I'm so sorry about your Mom. My thoughts and prayers are with you. I love you! Call if you need anything. Jodee
January 12, 2012
Sorry for your loss.May God Bless you and your family at this difficult time.Danny Jaecks Family.
Tom Steinke
January 12, 2012
God bless and comfort all of you in your loss.
Tom and Pam Steinke
Sue
January 12, 2012
May God bring you comfort during this difficult time. I am very sorry for your loss.
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