Louann Wood

Louann Wood, 87, Wausau, died Saturday February 11, 2017 at Aspirus Hospital in Wausau. She was born September 27, 1929 in Wausau to Lawrence and Louise Nowitzke. She married Richard Wood in 1976. He proceeded her in death in 1986. Louann was a lifetime member of the VFW, serving as Auxiliary president, district president, cancer chair, trustee and mentor to the organization. She was an active member of the Wisconsin Bowling Association, serving as president of the Wausau Women's Bowling Association, a board member, and as state tournament co-chair. She is a member of the Wausau Bowling Hall of Fame. She traveled coast-to-coast attending state and national bowling tournaments, winning an individual state championship in the late 1960s. After her children were older, Louann worked at Wisconsin Distributing, and later at the Wausau Medical Center, retiring in 1990. After retiring, she worked as a teacher's aide at GD Jones, a receptionist at The Neighbors' Place, and at the Healthcare Center. She also volunteered at hospice and worked many years as a Wausau poll worker. She loved to keep busy. Louann enjoyed bowling, knitting and fishing. Playing cards was her favorite pastime. It was not unusual for her to play cards into the early morning hours. She loved spending time with her family and friends. She was often the life of the party, appearing as Santa, a clown, a bunny, or a preacher for mock weddings. Louann was a Patriot and a caregiver to family members in need. Survivors include her daughters Jacquelyn (Richard) Brown, Margaret Hack, Mary (William) Mansell; sons Thomas (Mary) Hack, Richard Hack; sister, Eleanor Porosky; grandchildren Brent Brown (Nicole), Lance Hack, Elizabeth Hack (Ryan), Kathryn (Matt) Barney, Annie Hack, Allyson (Ryan) Casey, Susan Hack, Paul (Chelsea) Kittel, Michael Mansell, Daniel Mansell, Samantha Hack;10 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband Richard Wood, daughter Betty Hack, sons James and Gerald Hack, brothers David, Lawrence and Morris Nowitzke, sister Joan Wunsch, grand-daughter Rebecca Lou Brown, and her first husband James G. Hack. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Thursday, February 16, 2017 at The Church of the Resurrection of Our Lord Jesus Christ, 621 N 2nd Street, Wausau. The Rev. James Schaefer will celebrate. A visitation will be held from 4:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. on Wednesday, February 15, 2017 at Brainard Funeral Home-Wausau Chapel, 522 Adam Street. A VFW Auxiliary Service will be held at 7 p.m. at the funeral home on Wednesday. Visitation will be held again on Thursday morning from 9:00 a.m. until the time of services at the church. Online condolences may be given at www.brainardfuneral.com