Gail Piela

Gail Piela obituary, Antigo, WI

Gail Piela

Gail Piela Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Bradley Funeral Home & Crematory - Antigo on Jun. 17, 2025.

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Gail Piela of Bryant, died on June 13, 2025 at Wausau Aspirus Hospital. She was 74 years old. She was born on May 25, 1951 in Antigo, a daughter of Gerald and Betty (Cernoch) Doucette. She married John Piela on September 1, 1973. He preceded her in death on August 4th, 1999.
She was a graduate of Antigo High School Class of 1969. Gail was employed at Hunter's Supermarket, Sheldon's, Sikora's of Neva Corners, and Antigo Neon. She was an avid homemaker, lover of crafts, and a Green Bay Packer fan.
Survivors include a son, Shaun Piela of North Hollywood, CA; ten sisters, Dianne (Tom) Rasmussen of Wausau, Karen (Joel) Carley of Antigo, Carol (John) Stanton of Wausau, Sherry (Dave) Sims of Parker, CO, Colleen (Dan) Rossmanith of Green Bay, Sue (Tom) Boers of Antigo, Barb (Jim) Payant of Antigo, Julie (Cliff) Bastle of Antigo, Cathy (Steve) Peterson of Sheboygan, and Lynn (Scott) Strobel of Antigo; five brothers, Dave (Terri) Doucette of Antigo, Ken (Lynne) Doucette of Antigo, Ron (Deb) Doucette of Wausau, Dennis (Sue) Doucette of Burnsville, MN, and Pete Doucette of Schofield; Gail is also survived by many in-laws, nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends.
She was preceded in death by her husband and parents.
Private services will be held.
Bradley Funeral Home is assisting the family with arrangements.
Online condolences at www.bradleyfh.com.
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