Margaret Louise (Polzin) King
Margaret Louise (Polzin) King
Margaret Louise (Polzin) King went home peacefully, in the early morning, May 9, 2020, at Dove Healthcare in Bloomer.
Margaret was born Aug. 18, 1923, in Eagle Point Township, to Gustav “Gus” Polzin and Wilhelmina “Minnie” (Gerber) Polzin, at home, on the three-generation farm.
She attended Eagleton Elementary State Graded School and graduated from Chippewa Falls Senior High School in 1941.
Margaret married Eugene A. King Nov. 23, 1943, Thanksgiving Day, at St Paul’s Lutheran Church in Bloomer. They lived in Gilmanton, until 1949, when they moved to Holcombe. Then, in 1955, they moved to Cadott, where she was a stay-at-home housewife, raised her three children and became involved in her community.
She belonged to St John’s Lutheran Church in Cadott, where she was a member of the choir, taught Sunday School, was active in the Ladies Aid, serving several years as president, and called for “greeters.”
She was a 50-year member of the Wisconsin Extension Homemakers, the State Homemakers Choir, Cadott Woman’s Club, 4-H leader, FFA Alumni and Cadott Senior Citizens.
Margaret loved to cook and bake, especially pies. Spending time with her husband and caring for her three children, 11 grandchildren and (24) great-grandchildren, was the love of her life.
She is survived by her children – Connie Schultz (John Edwards), Madison, Gary King, Cadott, and David King (Lois), Hudson; grandchildren – Kathy (Bill) Skiera, Stoughton, Mary Jo (Matt) Trotter, Milwaukee, Sarah (Dr. Charles Wirtz), Chippewa Falls, Paula (Curtis) Tate, Chicago, Ill., Gwen (Hector) Vega, New York City, N.Y., Cori King, Rochester, Minn., Michael King, Menomonie, Anthony King, Minnesota, Tricia (Dr. Richard) Knowles, Sheboygen, and Joseph (Shelby) King, Hudson; 24 greatgrandchildren; one brother – Delmar Polzin; sister-in-law – Jeanne (Glen) Polzin; brother and sister-in-law – Ray and Janet King, and Arlene (Lyle) Conrad, all of Chippewa Falls; and nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband – Eugene A. King (2009); two brothers – Howard Polzin, Chippewa Falls, and Glen Polzin, Livermore, Calif.; sistersin- law – Delores Polzin and Grace Polzin; granddaughter – Theresa Officer, Indiana; and great-granddaughter – Clara Trotter, Milwaukee.
A private family service will be held at St. John’s Lutheran Church in Cadott, with the Rev. Dr. Gary Paul Officiating. A graveside service will be held at 1 p.m., Friday, May 15, at the Eagleton Cemetery, Town of Eagle Point, Chippewa County.
Leiser Funeral Home in Cadott, is assisting the family.
Online condolences may be expressed at leiserfuneralhome. com.
In lieu of flowers, because of COVID-19, please send all condolences to the King Family, at 238 N. Elm St., Cadott, WI 54727. 89191
