Smerda, Hilder

Hilder M. Smerda, 89, went to her heavenly Father on Wednesday, Feb. 3, 2016. "My soul finds rest in God alone" -book of Psalms.

She was born Oct. 21, 1926, in the Township of Marathon, the daughter of the late Martin and Selma (Stensberg) Sparby. She married John Smerda on May 22, 1948, at Immanuel Lutheran Church, Mosinee. John preceded her in death on April 6, 1987.

Hilder was a homemaker and helped run the family farm. She worked in the ginseng gardens and was a poll worker for the City of Mosinee. She was also a charter member of Immanuel Lutheran Church. Active in Many of the church's ministries and she enjoyed the love and support of this faith community all her life. She was also a member of the Rocky Ridge Homemakers, Immanuel Lutheran ladies aid and local VFW ladies auxiliary.

Hilder enjoyed dancing, playing cards, traveling, water exercise and Friday night fish fry with the girls. She was an avid Green Bay Packers, Wisconsin Badgers and Milwaukee Brewers fan! She was very proud of her Norwegian heritage and she enjoyed sharing lefse with family and friends; it was something we all looked forward to.

Survivors include, her twin sons, Robert (Susan) Smerda, Wausau and Ronald (Jeanne) Smerda, Mosinee; a daughter, Beverly (LeRoy) Steffen, Ogema; five grandchildren, Rebecca (Thomas) Parker, Kailua, Hawaii, Greg (Gretchen) Smerda, Cottage Grove, Julie (Brian) Mehlberg, Manawa, Daniel (Bonnie) Smerda, Appleton, and Brent Steffen, Ogema; 6 great grandchildren, Jacob, Ella, Leah Parker, Erin Mehlberg, Brody and Bennett Smerda; a sister, Elaine Schroeder, Wausau; a sister in-law, Dorothy Sparby, Mosinee; and many nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by Infant daughter, Marilyn Smerda; great grandson, Nicholas Mehlberg; brothers, Norman, Merlin and Martin Sparby and a sister, Mabel Hessey.

Services will be 11 a.m. Monday, Feb. 8, 2016, at Immanuel Lutheran Church, Mosinee. The Rev. Andrew Schmidt will officiate. Burial will be in Mosinee Cemetery. Visitation will be from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m., Sunday, at Beste Funeral Home, Mosinee, and again 10 a.m., Monday until time of services at the church.

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Published by Wausau Daily Herald from Feb. 5 to Feb. 7, 2016.

Memories and Condolences
for Hilder Smerda

15 Entries

Jerry & Pederson

January 30, 2019

I miss my dear friend every day, and I remember all the fun things we did together. I know though that she is so happy to be with her husband and out God.

Bev (Small) Benson

February 11, 2016

She will be missed! Visiting with her at Immanuel in recent years was always a treat. She was part of my growing up at Immanuel.

Gordy and Judy Vesely

February 10, 2016

To Hilders Family: It's never easy to say Goodbye to a deeply loved parent, but we know we will see her again. Enjoy your memories of her resilience and love for others. She is a very special person who had her priorities straight: God, family, others. A strange concept in this world. We remember her great smile and gracious joy each time she greeted you.
Gordy and Judy

Dee and Geno Hartjes

February 8, 2016

Bob and Family,
We are so sorry to here that your Mother has past on . She was a great lady to have known. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.

Rick and Danette Skutak

February 8, 2016

Ron, Jean and family:

We are sorry to hear this news. Your Mom was simply a warm and wonderful Lady. I enjoyed seeing her out in town and chatting with her. You are all in our thoughts and prayers. God's Peace to the Smerda Family!

February 8, 2016

Ron & Jeanne, so sorry to hear of your loss.My thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time,May wonderful memories fill your hearts. Carol Gorecki. Mosinee,Wisconsin

February 8, 2016

To Hilder's Family, Sorry for your loss you are in our thoughts and prayers. She was our Aunt LaVerne's good friend.I also went to school with Julie Melburg

Love Dale,Terry,Ila,Chase Akey

Jane & Jerry Pederson

February 7, 2016

To Hilders Family....there are no words to express the loss of this wonderful lady. For some reason God had us meet and become great friends. I will treasure every minute we spent together. Recently when we just talked on the phone, she would always ask ....how's Jerry first. Always thinking of someone besides herself. I know God has his arms wrapped around her and making sure she's taking care of John now. She has waited a long time for their meeting. We will never forget her, and we will see her on the other side.

Jan Skrzypchak

February 6, 2016

Bob, Susan, and family, we are so sorry for your loss. May God bless you and help you find strength in each other.

Theresa Engman

February 6, 2016

Ron, Jean and family. Sorry for your loss. May happy memories carry you through this difficult time and may angels walk with you today and always.

February 6, 2016

Ron & Jeanne - Very sorry to hear of your loss. Our thoughts are with you.
Sue & Tony Kwiesielewicz

February 5, 2016

So many memories of the Rocky Ridge/Mosinee area....Oleson School School Board Meetings...Homemakers, Ladies Aide, Sunday Services at Immanual.....Robert, Ronnie, and Beverly, your mother was a special lady - always gentle and kind to others. Our deepest condolences go to you during this time of her passing.
Rod and Jean (Cihlar) Olsen
Fort Collins, CO

Arlene and Michael Hoard

February 5, 2016

Our thoughts and prayers are with your family.

February 5, 2016

Ron & Jeannie, our deepest sympathy. We loved visiting with Hilder. She was always so kind. We will miss her.
Dick & Yvonne Schoultz

Harold & Nancy Schilling

February 5, 2016

Hilder was a remarkable woman. Always a smile and a friendly word of greeting. She was hard working her whole life and made herself readily available to those that needed her. She was an inspiration and christian mentor to the younger women of the church. We will miss seeing her but know that she is happy to be with her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. Happy also to be hugged by the love of her life, husband John who has been waiting for her.

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