Alice Pernsteiner

Alice J. Pernsteiner, 54, Loyal, passed away at home on Wednesday, Oct. 20, 2021, after a courageous battle with cancer. Funeral services were held at 10:30 a.m., on Tuesday, Oct. 26, at St. Anthony Catholic Church in Loyal. Rev. Leo Johnson officiated, and burial followed in St. Anthony Catholic Cemetery. Pallbearers were Ryan Soyk, Bob Froeba, Aaron Gilbert, Hank Wiechers, Jay Pernsteiner, Jack Pernsteiner, John Pernsteiner, and Justin Pernsteiner.

Alice Jean Wiechers was born on Oct. 31, 1966, in Medford, the daughter of Gunther J. and Sandra J. (nee Mengel) Wiechers. She was raised in Owen until the age of 10, when her family moved to Loyal. She graduated from Loyal High School in 1985. After high school, Alice worked as a bartender in the Loyal area. She was united in marriage to Jeffrey J. Pernsteiner on July 9, 1988, at St. Anthony Catholic Church in Loyal. Alice raised her three children, farmed with her husband, Jeff, and tended bar for 11 years in Loyal. She later worked for eight years at the root beer stand in Loyal for Walter and Maureen Wirkuty. She had many interests, but especially loved being with her family camping, campfires, being out in nature, fishing, playing cards, ice skating, and playing “Kick the Can” with her grandchildren.

Alice will be dearly missed by her husband, Jeff, of Loyal; her children: Shannon (Ryan) Soyk of Marshfield, Jay of Greenwood, and Justin of Loyal; four grandchildren: Addison, Avery and Aleah Soyk, and Jax Pernsteiner; two brothers: Hank Wiechers of Owen, and Mark Wiechers of Loyal; two sisters: Dawn (Jesse) Pernsteiner of Turlock, Calif., and Jennifer (Aaron) Gilbert of Tomahawk; and nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.

She was preceded in death by her parents.

Online condolences may be expressed at www.cuddiefh.com.

Cuddie Funeral Home of Loyal is assisting the family with arrangements.

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