Cynthia L. Gast

Cynthia L. Gast, 61, of Wittenberg, died on Thursday, Nov. 25, 2021, at Homme Home of Wittenberg under the care of LeRoyer Hospice. Cynthia was born on Feb. 20, 1960, in Wausau, the daughter of Raymond and Verlette (Brandenburg) Marquardt Sr. On July 6, 1991, Cynthia was united in marriage to Dennis Gast at Trinity Lutheran Church in Wausau. Cynthia worked at local restaurants as a cook and worked at Copps in Antigo. She enjoyed classical music, knitting, and crocheting. She was a member at Trinity Lutheran Church in Birnamwood. Cynthia is survived by her husband, Dennis; siblings, Raymond (Sharon) Marquardt Jr., of Wausau, Mark (Trish) Marquardt, of South Dakota, and Glen Marquardt, of Wausau; along with several nieces and nephews, great-nieces and great-nephews, and other family and friends. Cynthia was preceded in death by her parents. A funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. on Saturday, Dec. 18, 2021, at Trinity Lutheran Church in Birnamwood. The Rev. Lois Graper will preside. Burial will be held at Forest Cemetery in Birnamwood. Visitation will be held on Friday, Dec. 17, from 4-7 p.m. at Schmidt and Schulta Funeral Home in Birnamwood and again on Saturday from 10 a.m. until the time of service at church. Memories and messages of support may be shared at schmidtschulta.com.