Linda A. Wanish

Linda A. Wanish, 73, of Crooked Lake, passed away Monday, March 6, 2023 with family by her side. Linda was born Aug. 21, 1949 to the late Alvin and Agnes (Bosacki) Schleis. She graduated from Denmark High School. On Oct. 10, 1969, Linda married Dennis Wanish. Together, they lovingly raised two children, Rick and Paula. While living in Denmark and Maribel, Linda worked in advertising and as a secretary at Prange’s. In 1990, the couple moved to Crooked Lake, where Linda worked as a secretary at Maiden Lake Plumbing until her retirement. Linda enjoyed archery and gardening. She was a great cook and the whole family enjoyed her cooking. For many years, Linda made iron flower plant hangers with Dennis and they sold them at craft sales. Linda and Dennis enjoyed traveling the country on their motorcycles and made many memorable trips out west. Linda was a member at St. Mary’s Crooked Lake Chapel. Linda is survived by her husband, Dennis; daughter, Paula (Christian) Otradovec; three grandchildren, Katelyn (Shiva) Bujunoori, Cassandra Otradovec and Natalie Otradovec; siblings, Jim (Theresa Peters) Schleis, Shirley (Jim) Schauer and Chris (Richie) Leiterman; brother-in-law, Dan Graczyk; sisters-in-law, Penny Wanish and Kathy Wanish. She is further survived by many nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. She was preceded in death by her son, Rick; sister, Sylvia Graczyk; brother-in-law, Mike Wanish. Visitation will be held on Tuesday, March 14, 2023, at St. Mary’s Crooked Lake Chapel from 9 a.m. until the Mass of Christian burial at 11 a.m. with the Rev. Praveen Pamisetti officiating. Linda will be interred at Mountain Cemetery in the spring. Gruetzmacher Funeral Home in Suring is assisting the family with arrangements. Online condolences can be expressed at www.gruetzmacherfuneralhome.com. The family would like to thank the doctors and nurses at St. Vincent Hospital for the care and compassion offered to Linda and her family during their time of need.