Aliene Passehl

Allene “Ally” L. Passehl, 71, of Athens, died Wednesday, Jan. 20, 2021, surrounded by her family at home in Athens, after a courageous battle with cancer.

Ally was born March 3,1949, in Wausau, the daughter of Henry and lone (Manecke) Rachu. She married Jerome Passehl on March 8, 1969, at St. Anthony’s Church in Athens and was six weeks shy of celebrating their 52nd wedding anniversary Together, Jerry and Ally had three children: Steve, Chad and Melissa.

Ally was a 1967 graduate of Edgar High School. She worked at Marathon Cheese for several years, before deciding to be a homemaker after the birth of their third child. After a little while, Ally returned to work and retired from WeatherShield. In retirement, Ally kept busy with family activities and working part time at ColorVision. Some of Ally’s many loves were spending time with family, cheering on her grandchildren at their sporting events and rooting for the Green Bay Packers, the Milwaukee Brewers and her favorite NASCAR driver, Jeff Gordon.

Mom took pride in her cooking and was fondly remembered for her homemade buns and tightly guarded sauerkraut recipe. Ally was born with a green thumb and would have plentiful gardens ready for sneaking peas in the pod and onions. Always one to give and keep on giving, Ally was known for her mastery in sewing ripped clothes, running grandchildren to practices and doctor appointments, as well as “doggy-sitting” and “firing up” when the kids went on trips.

Ally is survived by her husband, Jerry; two sons: Steve Passehl and Chad (Rhonda) Passehl, both of Athens; one daughter, Melissa (Jake) Lemke of Holmen. She is also survived by eight grandchildren: Jennifer Writz, Ashlee Goodrich, Seth Passehl, Tanya Passehl, Luke Passehl, Evin Passehl, Asher Lemke and Zack Passehl; six brothers: Russell Rachu, Duane Rachu, Doug (Donna) Rachu, Jeff Rachu, Tom (Brenda) Rachu and Guy (Kim) Mueller; and four sisters: Barb (Jim) Straw, Jannell Rachu, Deb (Chuck) Carlson and Annette (Craig) Jahnke.

Ally was preceded in death by her parents, Henry and lone.

Ally’s family wants to extend a heartfelt thank you to Aspirus Hospice Comfort Care for their care and compassion for our mother.

A funeral service was held at Peterson/Kraemer Funeral Home in Athens. Visitation was from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m., with a limited capacity funeral service at 4 p.m., followed by a meal at 5 p.m. at the Athens Community Hall on Sunday, Jan. 24, 2021.

Online condolences may be given at www.petersonkraemer.com.

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