Virginia Kathryn Waupochick, 97, of Keshena, passed away Tuesday, Sept. 10, 2013, at a local nursing home.
Born on April 16, 1916, in Neopit, she was the daughter of the late Ralph and Vernie (Harper) Fredenberg. On Nov. 12, 1935, she was united in marriage to Antoine Waupochick in Keshena. Antoine preceded her in death on Feb. 24, 1984. Virginia worked as the postmaster in Keshena for 20 years before retiring in 1954. She lived her entire life on the Menominee Indian Reservation and was a member of the St. Michael’s Catholic Church, where she was active in the St. Anne’s Society and the 3rd Order of St. Francis of Assisi. Virginia loved the beauty of nature, especially around her Menominee Reservation home. She enjoyed spending time with her family, reading and doing creative writing.
Virginia is survived by three children, William Waupochick, of Keshena, Anthony “Tony” (Fay) Waupochick, of Keshena, Paula (Hari) Bhalla of San Diego, Calif.; 12 grandchildren, 19 great-grandchildren and a great-great-grandson; and many nieces and nephews.
Virginia was preceded in death by her husband, Antoine; a daughter, Barbara Wilber; her parents; and two brothers, Harper and William Fredenberg.
Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 14, 2013, at the St. Michael’s Catholic Church in Keshena with the Rev. David McElroy, O. Praem., officiating. Burial will be in the church cemetery. Visitation will be held at the Swedberg Funeral Home in Shawano on Friday from 4-8 p.m. and at the church on Saturday from 9 a.m. until the time of the service. A parish wake service will be held at the funeral home on Friday at 7 p.m.
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