In loving memory of

Rhonda Melichar
May 28, 1951 - September 11, 2017

Rhonda Melichar,of Antigo, died Monday, September 11, 2017 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital. She was 66 years old. She was born on May 28, 1951 in Hustisford, Wisconsin a daughter of the late Herbert and Melva (Kuehl) Vlach. She married Charles Melichar on June 27, 1981 in Port Washington.

Rhonda moved to Antigo in 1986. She was a loving mother and grandmother who cherished time with her family. She enjoyed playing cards and Yatzee with her friend, Penny Powell. She also enjoyed cleaning and dancing. She will be remembered as a strong and caring woman.

In addition to her husband survivors include three daughters, Charlene (Ponsi) Toribio of Antigo, Gidget Melichar (John Meade) of Antigo and Trista Melichar of Wausau; five grandchildren, Merissa, Chelsea and Arianna Melichar, Alicia Melichar and KeAra Bryant; four sisters, Renette (Rodney) Blumenberg, Roxanne Vlach, Roberta Diels and Rochelle Schmidt; and five brothers, Ralph Vlach, Richard Vlach, Royce Vlach, Rodell Vlach, Rodney Vlach. She is also survived by nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.

She was preceded in death by a son, James Vlach; a brother, Reed Vlach; and a nephew, Tyler Blumenberg.

A funeral service will be held on Saturday, September 16, 2017 at 1 p.m. at the Bradley Funeral Home with Rev. Wes Jedras officiating. Burial will take place in Town of Polar Cemetery. Visitation will be Saturday from 11 a.m. until the time of service at the funeral home.

Tributes

Trista wrote on Sep 15, 2017:

"I remember when I was little and I was always exited to go and visit my grandma. I remember when she would sing me rymes when she taught me how to count. Me and everybody else misses you grandma. R.I.P. and we all will never forget you. From Alicia"

Joe gengalo Sr. wrote on Sep 14, 2017:

"To Gidget and your family, so sorry for your loss. God bless your Mom. Joe Gengalo SR."

Karry Kultgen wrote on Sep 14, 2017:

"Sending all of you healing thoughts and prayers and great big hugs. We are so very sorry for your loss. I just adorned your mom. I spent a lot of time there when I was a young teen. Please take care of each other. "

Jody Guenthner wrote on Sep 13, 2017:

"Gidget,Charlene,Tristan, Charlie.My Thoughts and Prayers our with each and everyone of you Rhonda was a very special person in her own way I will deeply miss her. God bless you all Stay strong for each other. "

Trista wrote on Sep 13, 2017:

"??'" LoVe U BiG MaMa! R,I,H ??'-- YouR BaBy Trissy???-- "