Helen D. Haizel

1922-2020

Helen D. Haizel, 97, passed away on Wednesday, May 27, 2020 at her residence under the care of Hope Hospice and Palliative Care and surrounded by her loving family. Cremation rites have been accorded and a private family only burial will take place at a later date. Helen was born on Sept. 10, 1922 to the late Frank and Theresa Marie (Olsen) Hierlmeier in Wisconsin. She attended Larson School. On May 21, 1942, Helen was united in marriage to Rudolph Haizel in Reno, Nev. and he preceded her in death on June 29, 2009. They eventually settled down in the town of Holway, ran a dairy farm and raised their children. In her free time, Helen enjoyed farming, gardening, holding babies, spending time with her family, cards, specifically solitaire, cooking and baking, both of which she was doing up until her final days.

Helen is survived by her children, Linda (Gary) Tomaszewski of Fairbanks, Alaska, Vince (Bev) Haizel of West Bend, Joanne (Larry) Gowey of Lindsey, Bev (Rick) Duesing of Medford and Jim (De) Haizel and Roger (Lori) Haizel, both of Withee; 16 grandchildren; 39 great-grandchildren; 14 great-greatgrandchildren; nephew, Gordy (Mary Ann) Dietzler; and many nieces and nephews.

In addition to her parents and husband, Helen was preceded in death by her son, Ray on Nov. 3, 1977; and her brother, Lindy Hierlmeier.

Hemer Funeral Home of Medford and Rib Lake have been entrusted with arrangements. Online condolences may be left at www.hemerfuneralservice. com.

Paid Obituary 90152