Pearl E. Kauer
1944-2025
Pearl E. Kauer, age 80, of Rib Lake, passed away on Wednesday, Feb. 12, 2025, at her home. Pearl was born in Tomahawk, on April 10, 1944, to the late Albert and Wanda “Jane” (Fickel) Johnson. She was married to Ben Kauer on June 13, 1970, at St. John Catholic Church in Rib Lake; he survives. Pearl was a 1962 graduate of the Rib Lake High School. After graduation, she moved to Indianapolis, Ind., where she worked briefly before moving to Milwaukee, working as a bookkeeper for Lake Shore Finance. In 1980, she returned to Rib Lake. Pearl took some time off to raise her children and then began her 20-year career working as a cashier at the Rib Lake IGA. Pearl volunteered her time at Good Shepherd Catholic Church and at the Rib Lake School District. She remained involved in various community events which included being a secretary for the fire commission, was on the board of directors for the Rib Lake Library, and was very active with the Women’s Auxiliary in Spirit. She was an avid reader and enjoyed puzzles. Above all, Pearl loved spending time with her family.
Survivors include her husband, Ben Kauer, of Rib Lake; her sons, Jack (Tammy Bortz) Kauer, of Rib Lake, and Neil (Darlene) Kauer, of Rib Lake; her daughter, Marijane (Jason) Viergutz, of Dorchester; her brother-in-law, Ron (Mary) Kauer, of Rib Lake; and her sisters-in-law, Dorene Johnson, of Ogema, Mary Ann (Ray) Schlosser, of Rib Lake, and Colette (Dave) Froehlich, of Rhinelander. Pearl is further survived by her grandchildren, Riley and Madeline Viergutz; in addition to numerous nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends. She was preceded in death by her parents, Albert and Jane; her brothers, Joseph Johnson and Wayne Johnson; and her brother-in-law and sister-inlaw, Jim and Betty Kauer.
Funeral services for Pearl Kauer were held on Monday, Feb. 17, 2025, at the Good Shepherd Catholic Church in Rib Lake. Fr. Patrick McConnell officiated. The family received friends for visitation from 9 a.m. until the time of services at 11 a.m. Generations Funeral Home & Crematory of Tomahawk is assisting the family.
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