Mary Peissig

Mary J. Peissig, 69, of Curtiss, died Monday, Jan. 30, 2023, at Marshfield Medical Center, after a brief battle with cancer.

She was born March 13, 1953, in Marshfield, to George and Monica (Egle) Schreiner and grew up on the family farm. She graduated from Medford High School in 1971.

On July 3, 1971, Mary married Dell Peissig. They resided in the township of Mayville where they farmed until 1991. The couple resided on the farm until their deaths.

She loved to crochet, knit and sew. She donated a lot of her crafting to local charities. She also loved to cook and bake, especially with her grandchildren, and also made her own wine. She was an avid gardener and enjoyed spending time outdoors. She traveled during her retirement, including trips to Trinidad, Antigua and Hawaii. Her greatest joy was spending time with her family.

Dell preceded her in death on November 25, 2015.

She is survived by three children: Jessie (Nigel Gomez) Peissig of Fullerton, Calif., Erik (Lovey) Peissig of St. Francis, Minn., and Ryan (Laura) Peissig of Oshkosh; her brother, Dennis, and her sisters: Rita, Lolly, Dorothy, Georgene, Callie, Mutzie and Linda. She is further survived by her grandchildren: Rio, Iva, Emmalynne, River and Isla.

She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband; her brother, George, and her sisters: Angie and Millie.

A celebration of life will be held on June 9, 2023, at the Munson Bridge Winery, one of Mary’s favorite places.

Hemer-Pickerign Funeral & Cremation Services of Medford and Rib Lake is serving the family. Online condolences can be left at www. hemerfuneralservice.com.

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