Mary E. Koontz

1933-2020

Mary E. Koontz, 86, of Eau Claire, passed away on Monday, Feb. 17, 2020 at her home, under the care of Mayo Clinic Health System Hospice. A memorial service will be held at 1 p.m. on Saturday, Feb. 22 at Saving Grace Lutheran Church, 2124 Eastridge Center St, Eau Claire. Pastor David Irgens will officiate. Burial will follow at Lakeview Cemetery. Visitation will be held at the church from 12 p.m. until the time of the service.

Mary was born on June 16, 1933 in Ogema to Verner and Frida (Herbert) Nelson. She was a 1951 graduate of Westboro High School. She continued her education at UW-Stevens Point and earned a bachelor’s degree in geography. She married James Koontz on March 5, 1955 at First Lutheran Church in Ogema. Mary was a librarian at UW-Stout and Eau Claire for a total of 26 years. She enjoyed the outdoors and traveling.

Mary is survived by her husband, James of Eau Claire; children, Dennis (Becky) Koontz and David Koontz, all of Eau Claire and Julie Engfer of Ogema; grandchildren, Adam Koontz of Fall Creek, Geoffrey (Melissa) Koontz of Eau Claire, Thomas Seidl of Ogema; and two great-grandchildren.

Mary was preceded in death by her parents; daughter, Barbara Koontz; son-in-law, Gregg Engfer; and brother, Francis Nelson.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations in honor of Mary can be given to Saving Grace Lutheran Church.

Chippewa Valley Cremation Services – Celebration of Life Center has been entrusted with arrangements. Online condolences can be left at www.chippewavalleycremation. com.

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