Marlene Janice Aschbrenner, age 79, of Merrill passed away surrounded by her family on Sunday, February 6, 2022. Marlene was born on January 15, 1943, to Lester Sr. and Myrtle (Pagenkopf) Krueger. She graduated from DC Everest High School in 1961. She was united in marriage to Kenneth Aschbrenner on November 14, 1964, at St. Peter Evangelical Lutheran Church, Schofield. She loved antiques and collectibles and had her own business called Grainery Goodies for many years. She enjoyed going to auctions, garage, and estate sales hunting for the next big treasure. Marlene took great pride and joy into refinishing and restoring furniture and her work showed how talented she was. Marlene loved watching the Green Bay Packers, NASCAR, Brewers, and Badgers. In her younger years Marlene was on a bowling league and part of a homemakers club where she enjoyed making crafts and flower arranging. In her spare time she enjoyed watching birds especially cardinals and hummingbirds, watching westerns, and listening to country music.
She is survived by her husband, her children; Sue Genosky, Darin (Pam) Aschbrenner, Kent (Sue) Aschbrenner, Brad (Jessica) Aschbrenner, and Heidi Aschbrenner. Her grandchildren; Amanda (Zach), Megan(Tanner), Ethan (Ashley), Morgan(Jordin), Nathan(Laney), Missy(Andre), Samantha(Ryan), Brittany, Jon, and Justin(Emily). Her great grandchildren; Maverick, Mila, Jase, Cole, Levi, Logan, Allyson, Brant, Julian, Ella, Joey, Braxton, and Sterling. Her siblings; Harland (Pat) Krueger, Virginia (Bill) Stein, in-laws Enid Krueger, Bill Clark, and Jean Krueger. Along with many in-laws on Kenneth’s side. And her furbabies Hazel and Beau. She is preceded in death by her parents, her siblings, Carol Simon, Robert Krueger, Phyllis Clark, and Lester Krueger.
A celebration of her life will be taking place at a later date. Helke Funeral Home, Wausau is assisting the family. You are welcome to share memories and condolences to the family at www.helke.com. For those of you that would like to make a donation on the behalf of Marlene and her family, you may select a humane society or animal rescue of your choosing.