Kay Rubenzer

VISITATION: 4-7 p.m., Wednesday, August 17 at Pederson-Volker, with a prayer service at 6:45 p.m.

And from 10:30-11:30 a.m., Thursday at Holy Ghost Catholic Church, 412 S. Main Street, Chippewa Falls

SERVICE:

11:30 a.m., Thursday, August 18 at Holy Ghost Catholic Church, 412 S. Main Street, Chippewa Falls

Kay Rubenzer, 73, of Chippewa Falls, died Sunday, August 14, 2016 at home surrounded by her family.

She was born June 28, 1943 in Chippewa Falls to Camelia (Vlasnik) and Edward Hickethier. She grew up in Cadott and graduated from Cadott High School in 1961. During high school, Kay worked at the Cadott Drug Store with her sister, Irma.

On May 23, 1964, Kay married her high school sweetheart and the love of her life, Henry G. Rubenzer, in Cadott. They resided in Chippewa Falls, where Kay worked for Dr. Willkom, and later worked at Mason Shoe. Once their two daughters, Amy and Sue were born, Kay stayed home with them until they went to school. She then went to work for the Chippewa Falls School District, first in housekeeping, then in food service, from which she retired.

Kay enjoyed flower gardening, crocheting, handheld games, and word searches. She loved spending time with her friends and family, especially her beloved grandchildren. She will be remembered as a great cook and a wonderful baker, her specialties were dumplings, kolaches, meatballs, and rolls.

Survivors include two daughters, Amy Rubenzer, Sue (Lewis) Yetter; a sister, Irma Blizek;three grandchildren, Brady and Brooke Wilder, and Austin Yetter; a nephew, Tim (Shirley) Blizek; a niece, Marilyn (Scott) Smith; great-nephew, Ryan Smith, all of Chippewa Falls; brothers and sisters-in-law, Pat (Karla) Rubenzer, Mary (Ike) Bowe, Catherine (Bill) Woodcock, Ann Purdeu, all of Chippewa Falls, Marlene Rubenzer of Jim Falls, Connie Rubenzer of Cadott; numerous other nieces, nephews, relatives, and many friends; and her beloved cat, Pretty.

She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband Henry on October 30, 2015; brothers and sisters-in-law, Rene Blizek, Daniel, Marv, Thomas, Val "Sam", Ralph and Gladys Rubenzer, Henrietta and Bob LeSage, Bernadine "Chic" and Jerry Hanley, and Erv Purdeu.

A funeral service will be held at 11:30 a.m. Thursday, August 18 at Holy Ghost Catholic Church in Chippewa Falls with Fr. Justin Kizewski officiating. Interment will immediately follow at Little Drywood/St. Anthony's Cemetery in the town of Arthur.

Visitation will be from 4-7 p.m., Wednesday at Pederson-Volker Funeral Chapel with a prayer vigil led by Sister Yvonne Heiss at 6:45 p.m. Visitation will also be from 10:30 a.m. until the time of service at 11:30 a.m. Thursday at Holy Ghost Church.

In lieu of flowers, memorials are appreciated and may be designated to the Chippewa County Humane Association or to Irvine Park.

Because of a selfless gift given by Kay's sister-in-law, Karla Rubenzer, Kay's family and friends were able to enjoy her for an extra twelve years! Karla was a match for a desperately needed kidney transplant and provided Kay with the miracle her family had prayed for. With the deepest gratitude, Thank You Karlayour generous sacrifice has given us time with our beloved mother, grandmother, sister and friend. It gave Kay a chance to be a part of her grandchildren's lives and for that, we are forever grateful.

Kay's family would also like to thank the many family members and friends who have helped them over the past couple of years. They feel blessed to have such wonderful people surrounding them.