Esther Martinek

VISITATION

11 a.m. - 1 p.m., Monday, July 16 at Pederson-Volker Funeral Chapel

SERVICE

1 p.m., Monday, July 16 at Pederson-Volker Funeral Chapel

Esther A. Martinek, 100, of Chippewa Falls, village of Lake Hallie, passed away peacefully on Thursday morning, July 12, 2012 at Syverson Lutheran Home in Eau Claire.

She was born April 29, 1912 in Chippewa Falls to Emma and Charles Shaffer.

As a girl, she farmed with her family and attended Eagle Point schools.

Esther married Emil Martinek and they had one daughter, Gertrude. Gertrude preceded her in death on July 28, 2010.

Esther always kept herself busy. She worked on her own farm in Hallie for over 75 years. She also worked at the Woolen Mill and later as a nursing assistant at Sacred heart Hospital in Eau Claire. She stayed for several years at Sacred Heart until retiring at the age of 75. Esther lived her life with determination and an independence that no one could ignore. She thoroughly enjoyed her three grandchildren, taking them on many trips. She continued her legacy spending many hours with the great-grandchildren. 100 years of life is a gift that many never experience. Esther's 100 years will provide many memories to those who survive her.

Survivors include her grandsons, Jeff (Susan) Hedrington of Chippewa Falls, Randy (Karen) Hedrington of Holmen; granddaughter, Roxanne Hedrington; great-grandsons, Christopher (Rachel) Hedrington, Raymond Buchli; great-granddaughters, Keri (Dave) Wincentsen, Heather Hedrington, Heidi (Mike) Phillips, Holly Buchli and several great-great-grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her parents; brother, Earl Shaffer; daughter and son-in-law, Gertrude and Dayton Hedrington; great-grandson, Jeremy Hedrington; cousin, Harry McNamara

A funeral service will be at 1 p.m., Monday, July 16 at Pederson-Volker Funeral Chapel, Chippewa Falls with the Rev. Terri Koca officiating. Interment will be in Copp Cemetery, town of Anson, Chippewa County.

Friends may call from 11 a.m. until the time of the service Monday at the funeral chapel.

AFTERSERVICE