Irene R. Wohler

Irene Wohler, 90, of Deforest, formerly of Shawano, passed away Saturday, Oct. 17, 2020, in Deforest. Irene was born in Waupaca County on July 3, 1930, daughter of the late Herman and Ella (Wudstrack) Grosskopf. On Oct. 14, 1961, Irene married Ewald Wohler in Tilleda. Ewald preceded her in death on Aug. 3, 2013.

Irene loved gardening, sewing, birds and quilting with the ladies of Peace Lutheran Church. She was a wonderful, strong person who never had a bad thing to say about anyone. She was an active member of Peace Lutheran Church in Tilleda. In her later years, she lived in Deforest with her children and loved spending time with her cat that came from the farm with her, Shadow.

Irene is survived by her children, Emily (Greg) Norman, of Madison, Paul (Kim) Wohler, of Deforest, and Linda Wohler, of Madison; five grandchildren; and a sister, Marcella (Martin) Hille, of Tigerton.

She is preceded in death by her husband, Ewald; two sons, Michael and Reinhold; her parents; and two sisters, Donna Kerstner and Germaine Wilhelm.

Private family services will be held at Peace Lutheran Church in Tilleda on Saturday, Oct. 24, 2020, at 10 a.m. Burial will be in Peace Lutheran Cemetery in Tilleda.

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