Fern L. Knuth-Rheaume

Fern L. Knuth-Rheaume, age 84, died, Monday, September 16, 2013 at her home surrounded by her loving family. She was born September 11, 1929 to Edward and Alice (Doucette) Rine in Elcho, Wisconsin. Fern graduated from Elcho High School in 1947. She married Russell Knuth in June of 1950; he preceded her death January 1975. Fern married Robert Rheaume in September of 1981. She was a homemaker and enjoyed raising her six children. Fern was a life member of Nativity of Our Lord Catholic Church.

Fern is survived by her children; Nancy (Dennis) Stenstrom, Jerry (Mary) Knuth, Randy (Nancy) Knuth, Dawn (Neil) Panzer, Danny (Robin) Knuth and Sandy (Bob) Moore, 12 grandchildren, 13 great-grandchildren, a brother, Dale (Chris) Rine, two sisters, Edris Johnson and Maxine (Harold) Bruening.

She was preceded in death by her two husbands, Russell and Robert, her parents and two sisters, Elaine and Bonnie.

A mass of Christian Burial will be Thursday, September 19, 2013 at 11:00 A.M. at Nativity of Our Lord ~ St. Mary’s site with Father Tom Thakadipuram officiating. Burial will follow at Nativity of Our Lord Catholic Cemetery. Visitation will be one hour before service at church. Hildebrand Russ Funeral Home, 715-365-4343 is assisting the family with arrangements. All are invite to light a candle and leave a condolence at hildebrandfh.com.