Marjorie “Marge” C. Abendroth, 88, Waupaca, died peacefully, Oct. 25, 2012, at Crystal River Nursing Home. She was born in the Town of Dover, on Oct. 13, 1924, to the late Theodore and Mary (Harter) Hegeman. She was the last of 14 children.
Marge was a hard worker who not only raised a family, but also worked as a waitress and served as the assistant postmaster in Rochester. She enjoyed crocheting, reading and traveling with her husband Grey. Cribbage was her favorite past time and she especially loved playing endless games with her son-in-law, Stan. She lived in the Racine County area for most of her life before relocating to Waupaca in 2005. She was a former resident of Park Vista.
Survivors include her children, Sharon Cerne, Waupaca, Rick (Marlene) Schmidt, Elkhorn, Tani Abendroth (Werner Hein), Janesville; grandchildren, Karen (David) Lunde, Steven (Amanda) Cerne, April (Matt) Schoeller, Paul Schmidt; great-grandchildren, Sebastian and Zander Cerne, Rilee Mae and Ryan Schoeller; nieces; nephews; other relatives and friends.
She was preceded in death by her former husband, Edwin Schmidt; husband, Grey Abendroth; infant daughter, Pam; son-in-law, Stan Cerne; and great-granddaughter, Siddalee Cerne.
Funeral services are Monday, Oct. 29, at noon, at Maple Crest Funeral Home. The Rev. Paul Vanden Hogen will officiate. Visitation is from 10 a.m. until the time of the service. Private burial will be next to her husband Grey at Central Wisconsin Veterans Memorial Cemetery, King, at a later date. Maple Crest Funeral Home, Waupaca.
Well-wishers can visit www.maplecrestfuneralhome.com.
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