"Jack and Sally and Lynn....My condolences to you and your family on the passing of your mom. It is never easy to lose a parent, no matter what age. I am thinking of you during this difficult time."
In loving memory of
Bernice Schleinz
August 10, 1920 - July 16, 2015
Bernice Schleinz, a longtime Antigo resident died Thursday, July 16, 2015 at North Central Health Care in Wausau. She was 94 years old. She was born on August 11, 1920 in Phlox, a daughter of Charlie and Matilda (Bissonette) Waldvogel. She married Kenneth Schleinz on January 17, 1939 at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Phlox. He preceded her in death on March 14, 2001.
As a homemaker most of her life, she enjoyed helping her husband with his work, raising their children and helping with the grandchildren.
Bernice was a member and longtime volunteer of St. John Catholic Church in Antigo.
Survivors include three daughters, Gail Polzin, Appleton, Nita (John) Debbout, Weston, Lynn Euler, Antigo; three sons, Jack (Sally) Schleinz, Antigo, Michael Schleinz and significant other Shawn of Minnesota, Chuck (Jill) Schleinz, Neenah; a daughter-in-law, Lynna Lawrence, Madison; a son-in-law, James Zelazoski, Antigo; many grandchildren and great-grandchildren; .
In addition to her husband, she was preceded in death by a daughter Mary Zelazoski; a son Carl Schleinz; a son-in-law, Gerald Polzin; four sisters Mary, Gustie, Annie, and Delores; five brothers, Henry, Clem, Peter, Joseph, and Tony Waldvogel.
A private funeral Mass was held at St. John Catholic Church.
Bradley Funeral Home assisted the family with arrangements.
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"Jack, Sally and family, So sorry for all of you. I will keep you in my prayers. I truly would like to know how to get in touch with you as we were such good friends. I am at my sister's in the Crivitz area for another 9 days. We plan to be in Antigo this Froday and probably next Tues. If you want to get together please call me on my cell phone at 360 280-0690."
"Chuck, Jill and the entire family. Let me offer my sincere condolences. The Bornemann prayers are with you during these sorrowful times. She was a great lady--had to be--look what she had to put up with :-) She and the coach are holding hands once more. Born"