Krisher, Erna I.

Erna I. Krisher, Waupaca, Wisconsin, age 95, passed away on Sunday, January 30, 2011 at Bethany Home in Waupaca, WI. She was born December 30, 1915 in the Town of Goodrich, Taylor Co., WI; daughter of John and Minnie (Oertwig) Duesing. On June 25, 1938, Erna married Chester Krisher in Medford, WI. He preceded her in death on January 27, 2006. Chester and Erna lived in Medford for most of their married life until moving to the Scandinavia, WI area in 1994. Erna is survived by: Children: Evelyn Richtsmeier of West Fargo, ND, Edward (Karlene) Krisher of Braham, MN, Calvin (Laurie) Krisher of Scandinavia, WI. 11 Grandchildren; 26 Great-Grandchildren; 1 Great-Great Grandchild. Sisters: Delores Aldis of Clinton, IA, Elaine (Lowell) Krisher of Tea, SD, Dorothy (Stanley) Slachetka of Medford, WI, Mabel (Jim) Aldrink of Plymouth, MN. Also survived by many nieces, nephews, other relatives and many friends. She was preceded in death by her parents, John and Minnie Duesing; a son-in-law, Wallace Richtsmeier; a daughter-in-law, JoAnne Krisher; an infant sister, Violet Duesing, and a brother-in-law, Cliff Aldis. A Funeral Service was on Wednesday, February 2, 2011 at 3:00 PM at the Holly Funeral Home in Waupaca, WI. A visitation was held on Wednesday from 1:00 – 3:00 PM at the Holly Funeral Home. Burial was on Thursday, February 3, 2011 at 11:00 AM at the Evergreen Cemetery in the Town of Medford, WI. The Holly Funeral Home of Waupaca is assisting the family with arrangements.