Mavis Nehrbass

Mavis R. Nehrbass, 88, Athens, died Sunday, April 23, 2023, under the care of Interim Hospice at Copperleaf Memory Care, Schofield.

She was born May 30, 1934, in town of Hamburg, daughter of the late Leslie and Minnie (Hanke) Henrichs. On July 25, 1953, she married Eldred Nehrbass at Salem Lutheran Church, town of Hamburg. Together they lived and farmed in the town of Halsey until retirement.

Mavis loved spending time with her friends and family, especially her grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

Survivors include her husband, Eldred Nehrbass; children: Linda (Jerry) Murkowski, Sherri Nehrbass, Joan (Doug) Abel and Jane Nehrbass; grandchildren: Bruce (Kelly) Murkowski, Kevin (Katie) Murkowski, Diane Murkowski, Tadd Abel and Matt Abel; and great-grandchildren: Courtney (Matt), Cody, Easton and Jase.

Besides her parents, she was preceded in death by sisters: Evelyn Mullins and Arlene Voigt, and brothers: Emery, Haron, LaVerne, Wallace and Elton Henrichs.

A memorial service will be held at noon on Friday, April 28, 2023, at Trinity Lutheran Church, Athens. Rev. Mark Schwalenberg will preside. Visitation will be Friday from 10 a.m. until the time of service, all at the church.

In lieu of flowers, a memorial is being established. Online condolences may be expressed at www.petersonkraemer.com.

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