Mary Ann Wesco

Mary Ann Wesco, formerly of Eland, passed away peacefully on Friday, Dec. 31, 2021, at Aspirus Wausau Hospital with her daughter by her side. Mary Ann was under the care of the loving Hospice staff. Mary Ann was born Nov. 27, 1930, in Oshkosh to George and Mary (Shultz) Nadeau. She was united in marriage to Eugene ‘Gene’ Wesco on Feb. 7, 1948, in Oshkosh. He preceded her in death on July 3, 1992. After moving to Eland in the early 1960s, Mary Ann was employed by the famous Eland Hotel as a cook and waitress. She later was employed by the Wittenberg Birnamwood School District. While working for the school district, she made many new lifelong friends. Mary Ann and Gene were very proud to be involved with the Elderon VFW, they attended many conferences and parades throughout the state. Mary Ann held an important part in coordinating the first Ladies Auxiliary in Elderon and became their first president. After Gene’s death, Mary Ann became a volunteer driver for Shawano County where she put many miles on her cars making sure those in need got to where they needed to go. She was a member of Zion Lutheran Church in Eland where she served as chairperson of the food committee and was an active member in the ladies aide. She also served as representative of her church for the Birnamwood food pantry. Mary Ann will be remembered as a very giving, caring person who would do anything for anyone and expect nothing in return. She loved being involved and wanted to help whenever and whoever she could. Her greatest joy in life was spending time with those she loved. She especially loved her family. Her sense of humor and loving personality will certainly be missed. Mary Ann is survived by her two children, Gaylord Wesco of Wausau and Bev (Ken) Schram of Aniwa; three grandchildren, Ken Schram Jr. of Merrill, Kevin (Tonya) Schram of Verona, and Brenda (Nick) Grams of Omro; six great-grandchildren, Hannah, Hunter, Elijah, and Elsie Schram and Brooklyn and Connor Grams as well as many nieces and nephews whom she thought of as her own. In addition to her parents and husband, Mary Ann was preceded in death by her brother, Glenn Nadeau; sister, Doris Gutjahr and infant sister Carolyn Nadeau. Chris Hurlburt, and granddaughter-in-law, Lisadawn Schram. She was also proceeded in death by all of her in-laws. A Funeral Service will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday, Jan. 5, 2022, at Zion Lutheran Church in Eland. Rev. Mark Hesse will officiate. Burial will be in Hillcrest Cemetery in the town of Norrie. Visitation will be Wednesday from 9 a.m. until the time of service at the church. The family would like to thank the staff at Homme Home, where she has been a resident since June, the Hospice staff in Wausau, Pastor Lois Graper and Pastor Mark Hesse. Memories and messages of support may be shared at schmidtschulta.com.