Anna J. Seipel
Anna J. Seipel age 107 of Elmwood, formerly of Eau Galle, died Friday February 6, 2015 at the Heritage of Elmwood Nursing Home in Elmwood.
Anna was born March 19, 1907 in rural Eau Galle, the daughter of Herman and Mary (Hofacker) Reitz and grew up in that community. Anna graduated from Elmwood High School and went on to River Falls Normal. She taught rural school for two years before marrying Andrew Seipel on June 26, 1928 at St. Henry’s Catholic Church in Eau Galle. After marriage they farmed in the Township of Waubeek for many years. In 1966 they retired from farming and moved into Eau Galle. In 1991 they became residents of the Heritage of Elmwood Nursing Home, where they remained the rest of their lives. At Andrew’s death in 1996 they had been married for 68 years.
Anna loved playing Euchre, music, sewing, gardening with lots of flowers. She was an active member of St. Henry’s Altar & Rosary and choir. She was always ready to lend a helping hand to anyone in need.
Anna is survived by five children, William A. of Eau Claire, John (Joan) of Eau Galle, Esther Schrader of Eau Claire, Norita (Ronald) Gifford of Peshtigo, Donald of Sarona, 40 grandchildren, 98 great grandchildren, 48 great-great grandchildren, a brother Robert (Mildred) Reitz of Edgerton, and a daughter-in-law Gloria Seipel of Hartland.
She is preceded in death by her parents, husband Andrew, a son Norbert, a grandson Joe Seipel, Norbert, four sisters, Edna Bowen, Vera Schwebach, Grace Schwartz, Marie Kuehl, a brother Elmer Reitz, daughter-in-law Vernetta Seipel, son-in-law Donald Schrader, three great-great grandchildren.
Funeral services will be 11:00 AM Thursday February 12, 2015 at St. Henry’s Catholic Church in Eau Galle with Rev. Jerry Hoeser officiating. Burial will be in the church cemetery.
Visitation will be one hour prior to services at the church on Thursday.