Beatrice Kriewald, a long-time resident of Merrill, died Wednesday the 13th of May, 2015. Beatrice was 94 years old.
Beatrice was born December 13th , 1920 in Taylor County. Beatrice was the eldest child of William and Josephine Achterberg. Beatrice married Clarence Kriewald in California in 1943. They were married 54 years and had one daughter, Alice. Beatrice lived most of her life in Merrill, but spent several years living in California while her husband served in the military.
Beatrice enjoyed sewing, knitting, and crocheting blankets, towels, and crafts and then selling them at craft sales. She loved square-dancing with Clarence. Beatrice also enjoyed spending time with her grandchildren and great-grandson. Beatrice was a member of Immanuel Lutheran Church in Merrill.
Beatrice is survived by her grandson Jason (Katherine) Deutsch and great-grandson Luke, of Zurich, Switzerland, grandson Jeremy Deutsch of Merrill, sister Dolores Hopperdietzel of Athens, brother William Achterberg, Jr., of Hamburg, sister Beulah (Effort) Degner of Merrill. She was predeceased by her beloved husband Clarence (1997), daughter Alice (2002), son-in-law Rudolf (2002), and sister Virginia (1998). The funeral service will be held at Waid Funeral Home (Merrill) on Thursday, May 21st, 2015 at 11:00am. The service will be officiated by Pastor Joel Danner. Graveside service will immediately follow. Visitation will be from 9:00am – 11:00am at the funeral home. Beatrice will be buried alongside her husband at Immanuel Lutheran. Funeral arrangements have been made through Waid Funeral Home in Merrill. Online condolences can be made at www.waidfuneral.com.
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Thursday, May 21, 2015
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Waid Funeral Home
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Merrill, WI 54452
Visitation
Thursday, May 21, 2015
11:00 AM
Waid Funeral Home
301 Eagle Drive
Merrill, WI 54452