me. I enjoyed the many flowers that Gary Welter-my long-ago high school sweetheart-now my companion in later years-have raised together. Spending many relaxing hours reading the accumulation of books in my personal library-sitting on the deck with a glass of wine while listening to music enhanced by the speakers and excellent sound system that was installed just for me. And, most of all, the companionship of the many dogs throughout my life-especially my faithful friend, Bandit, Rufus, who kept me feeling safe, Benji, Buford, and now Boris and Bailey. I made many friends through the years that have been there for me and brought me happiness and fun times. I had the comfort of being a member of S.S. Mary & Hyacinth Catholic Church in Antigo. Faith- Family- Friends-what more could a person want or need out of a lifetime? Age 82, died Wednesday, August 24, 2022 at Aspirus Langlade Hospital. A graveside service will be held on Monday, August 29 at the Town of Summit Cemetery at 11 a.m. with Reverend Mathew Simonar officiating. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be directed to Carmelite Society of the Little Flower, 1313 N. Frontage Rd. Darien, IL 60561.