Elvera D. Kienbaum, age 81 of Merrill, died Sunday July 12, 2009 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital.
Elvera was born September 17, 1927 in Merrill, the daughter of the late Daniel and Ella (Radloff) Ristow.
Elvera and Edward Kienbaum were united in marriage September 4, 1947 in Merrill.
Elvera enjoyed embroidery and flowers. She was a member of Trinity Lutheran Church. Elvera worked at the Shoe Factory, retiring after 37 years and she farmed throughout her life.
Surviving are her son: Ed and Cris Kienbaum of Wausau
and nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her husband Edward, infant brother Daniel Ristow, and granddaughter Anna Marie.
Funeral services will be held 2:00 PM, Thursday, July 16, 2009 at Pine Crest Chapel at the Pine Crest Nursing Home in Merrill, with the Rev. Pastor Brian Stolarczyk officiating with burial to follow at Merrill Memorial Park. Visitation will be at Pine Crest, Thursday from 1pm until the hour of service.
The Waid Funeral Home is assisting the family with arrangements.
Online tributes maybe made at www.waidfuneral.com