Ellen F. Wieck, age 98 of Durand, died peacefully Wednesday, February 8, 2017 at Plum City Care Center in Plum City.

Ellen enjoyed singing with the Lima Church polka choir, playing the organ, dancing, crocheting, trips with her nephew Tom Evans and spending time reading with her companion, Galen Kees.  She also had a special place in heart for her cats.

Ellen is survived by two daughters Judith Fabisch of Palipol India and Sandra (Gary) Grundman of Fall Creek, WI; three grandchildren, Kym (Randy) Hofstetter of Weyauwega WI, William Hackner of Kalispell MT and Scott Fabisch residing in Japan; 7 great grandchildren, 4 great great grandchildren, many nieces and nephews and special friends Tammy and Joe Caturia.

She is preceded in death by her parents; Charles and Florence (Poquette) St. Peter, one sister; Gloria Evans, her first husband; Gerhardt Wollman and second husband Harold Wieck, one granddaughter; Corrinna Lauterbach.

In lieu of flowers the family would prefer memorial to the Pepin County Humane Society.

Celebration of Life will be held from 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM Friday, February 17, 2017 at the Rhiel Funeral Home in Durand. Burial will follow in the Holy Rosary Catholic Church-Lima in Durand.

Rhiel Funeral Home & Cremation Services, Durand, is serving the family.

Condolences

1. Joanne Hewitt March 12, 2017, at 2:45pm

   God Bless Ellen. Such a sweet lady.

2. Dennis & Mary Ellen Brunner February 15, 2017, at 10:09pm

   Harold & Ellen were special people to us. When they moved to this area they lived across the highway from our farm. Harold would come to the barn every morning, usually trying to beat me there, which was always around 4:30 AM. His favorite phrase was (hurts don't it?) after hitting you in the shoulder with his fist. They were quite the couple. We miss them both.

3. Margie Biesterveld February 15, 2017, at 6:20pm

   It was a honor to know & take care of Helen when she lived in the Apartments.
   She was a fun,strong lady with lots of Intesting stories, may Helens faith that she carried give her a free ride through the gates of heaven.
   Thank you Tammy & Joey Caturia for all your hard work and dedication over the years, you were there for Helen on the drop of a dime. She loved you dearly!!

4. Paul and Sue Hoch February 15, 2017, at 11:24am

   We got to know Ellen when she lived next to our mother, Jean Hoch-Kees. Occasionally, Ellen would watch our son, Tyler if Grandma was busy. He always loved her chicken soup. Please accept our sympathy as our thoughts and prayers are with Ellen and her family during this time.

5. Dave and Kris Polzer February 14, 2017, at 6:19pm

   We had known Ellen and Harold when they lived out on Hwy 85 shortly after they moved here. We took care of their vehicle for them. Always enjoyed visiting with them. Also visited with Ellen at the Plum City Care Center as my mother is their also. She will be missed.

   Dave and Kris Polzer

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