"Karl and family...you were loved by the best. Heaven got another angel. God?s Peace Scott and Penny Schumitsch Family"
In loving memory of
Ann Kegler
September 5, 1962 - January 23, 2021
Ann Kegler, of Antigo, died Saturday, January 23, 2021, at home surrounded by her family after a courageous battle with cancer. She was 58 years old. She was born on September 5, 1962, in Medford, a daughter of the late Robert Spanbauer and Ardis (Gebert) Spanbauer of Antigo. She married Karl Kegler on July 19, 1986, at St. John Catholic Church. He survives.
She attended St. John Parochial School and graduated from Antigo High School with the class of 1980.
As a young lady she worked in the offices at Pepsi-Cola and McCormick Klessig Insurance, both of Antigo. For 25 years Ann was a dedicated employee at the Aspirus General Clinic in Antigo where she served as a receptionist.
She raised her daughters in Antigo and they were her pride and joy. Spending time with family was a priority for Ann. She loved hosting family gatherings, enjoyed bike rides, playing cards, craft fairs, and fishing.
Survivors including her husband and mother are two daughters, Shannon (Justin) Young, Denmark, Jenna Kegler and fiancée Brad Zellner, Luxemburg; a sister, Barbara (Fred) Flynn, Sun Prairie; four brothers, Richard (Laurie) Spanbauer, Medford, Michael (Cathy) Spanbauer, Green Bay, Joseph Spanbauer and Susan, Kenosha, Scott (Penny) Spanbauer, Grand Rapids, Michigan.
She was preceded in death by her father, two brothers, Robert Jr., and James Spanbauer.
The funeral Mass will be celebrated on Thursday, January 28, 2021, at 11 a.m.at St John Catholic Church with Rev. Charles Hoffmann, officiating. Burial will take place in Queen of Peace Cemetery.
Visitation will be 3:30 to 7 p.m. on Wednesday at the Bradley Funeral Home and 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. on Thursday at the funeral home. A parish wake service will be held at 6:30 p.m. Wednesday also at the funeral home. The funeral Mass will be lived streamed at Antigo Area Catholic Churches you tube page.
Tributes
"So very sorry to hear of Ann's passing, She was such a sweet person. Please accept our heartfelt condolences."
"Sending our deepest sympathy and keeping you all in our thoughts and prayers Karl. Ann will be missed by so many as she leaves behind her beautiful legacy of faith, family, friends, fun and Niceness!! Thank you for streaming the service online so we could attend from Minneapolis. We are so sorry for your tremendous loss. Our love to you and Jenna and Shannon. "
"Sending our deepest sympathy and keeping you all in our thoughts and prayers Karl. Ann will be missed by so many as she leaves behind her beautiful legacy of faith, family, friends, fun and Niceness!! Thank you for streaming the service online so we could attend from Minneapolis. We are so sorry for your tremendous loss. Our love to you and Jenna and Shannon. "
"Our Prayers go out to your family on your loss of Ann. She was always so sweet. She will be missed. Willie and Theresa Clark"
"So sorry to hear of Ann's passing. I have such fond memories of us growing up in the same neighborhood. She was such a sweet and wonderful person. Ann will be missed. Donna and Dennis Shimeck."
"We are so sad to read that Ann has passed away from her battle with cancer. She was a darling girl at Antigo High! She was smart and sweet, too. Her welcoming presence at McCormick-Klessig and especially the General Clinic lightened our days. She will be missed by all of us! God bless you!"
"We are so sad to read that Ann has passed away from her battle with cancer. She was a darling girl at Antigo High! She was smart and sweet, too. Her welcoming presence at McCormick-Klessig and especially the General Clinic lightened our days. She will be missed by all of us! God bless you!"
"Karl, Shannon, Jenna and family, We are so sorry for the loss of your beautiful wife, mom, daughter, sister. She was so special and such an inspiration. Praying all of your wonderful memories will comfort you. Big hugs. Shelley and Jim Meyer"
"I'm so sorry for your loss of a wonderful person. It's just hard to believe she won't grace this earth with her presence anymore. Ann was such a delight to work with. Her beautiful smile and personality lit up the room. I left Antigo over 3 years ago and didn't know she was fighting cancer. She will truly be missed by everyone who knew her. God bless you girl. I guess God had something in mind when He took you home with Him. Sending my sympathy from Florida. I will truly miss Ann. ???"
"We lived on Sixth Ave when Annie was growing up on Pearl St. Our backyards were an open space and all the neighborhood families would celebrate on each summer holiday and the Spanbauer Family was definitely part of the party! We?ll miss Annie?s smiling face at the clinic, a loss too soon. Polly and Dean"
"My prayers are with the entire family. She was always so nice at the General Clinic, she will be missed. "
"Karl and family, Please accept our condolences. Our deepest sympathy and thoughts and prayers to you and your family."
"Karl and family;
Our heartfelt sympathies; Ann will be missed; She was, is and will always be a wonderful lady may she RIP ~
"Antigo Transmission & Repair" Steve & Kathy Jensen "
"Karl and family, I'm so sorry to hear of Ann's passing. Sending my deepest sympathy to all of you. Teri Melzer"
"Karl and Family, Please accept our condolences and know you are in our thoughts and prayers with the loss of Ann. She was taken way too soon and it is a terrible loss for Antigo. Dick and Penny Hurlbert "
"Karl and family So sorry for loss, we were sorry to her about Ann and we send our prayers to you on this terrible time. Steve and Cari Howe ( your old neighbors)"
"Karl and family, So sorry for your loss. Ann was such a wonderful person. My thoughts and prayers go out to you. Joan (Hunter) Heberlein "
"Dear Karl and family Bob and I would like to extend our deepest sympathy in the loss of Ann. She always had a smile on her face as a receptionist and always greeted everyone in the most congenial manner. She will be missed as a member of our community Sincerely Bob and Judy Dahms ( currently in Arizona)"
"Ann was a great gift from God. Most certainly Heaven is rejoicing with her presence. I was privileged to work with her most of the 25 years at the clinic and we made quite a team. She will live on in the kindness she shared and the love she brought into the lives of her family and all those whose lives she touched. Her gentle ways were apparent in the love for her family. May she continue to live on in our heart--to spread those beautiful wings. A dear sweet woman with a most glorious of souls"
"I am so sad for you Karl, girls and Spanbauers. Such a sweet strong woman. Keep all the great memories close they will bring you smiles during such a difficult time. Hugs to all of you! Julie Jirdan "
"I'm shocked and sad to see Ann's passing. I worked with her at Aspirus General Clinic for a few years. The love of her life was her husband and her daughters. Ann was simple, pleasant, and fun to work with. I remember Ann having a good sense of humor with her coworkers and patients. There's not a doubt in my mind Ann will be missed by all that knew her. I'm thankful I got the chance to work with her. "
"So sorry for your loss. My deepest sympathy and thoughts and prayers to you and your family."
"My deepest sympathy to you, Karl, and your entire family."
"Karl, Jenna and Shannon. I don't have words to express how sad I am to hear of Ann's passing. Thinking of her brings back happy memories of coaching you girls and seeing both Ann and Karl in the stands. Ann was the kindest and most supportive person to both you girls and to all your teammates and I couldn't be happier to have her as an unofficial 'team mom' ---- cupcake and all! Such a wonderful time and fond memories of Ann. You were all so blessed to have had each other for the time that you did. Hold those memories close to your heart. My thoughts and prayers are with your family at this difficult time and into the future. "
"Our deepest sympathies to your family. So sorry to hear of your devastating loss. Ann was always so friendly and supportive. We enjoyed watching the girls gymnastics together years ago with all the excitement and anxiety and hope we had for them. Good memories. Hugs to you all. ?"
"She was always so friendly whenever I had to go to the doctor at the General Clinic. I will miss seeing her smiling face when I go there ! "
"Our deepest sympathies to your family. So sorry to hear of your devastating loss. Ann was always so friendly and supportive. We enjoyed watching the girls gymnastics together years ago with all the excitement and anxiety and hope we had for them. Good memories. Hugs to you all. ?"
"My thoughts and prayers are with the family. Ann was such a caring and loving person. I remember all we fun we had growing up together in the neighborhood. She will be missed."
"My deepest condolences! Darned cancer! In high school she was just always kind! Always in life as I met her at the clinic she was always pleasant and kind.... so very beyond sorry! "
"I am so very sorry for your immense loss. Ann was such a caring person and so very supportive of Jenna and Shannon in their education. I remember Ann volunteering often for classroom activities and field trips. My thoughts and prayers go out to Karl, Shannon, Jenna, and other family members. ????"
"Our thoughts and prayers go out to Karl, Jenna, Shannon and family. Ann was a wonderful person and friend we will cherish the memories. "
"Karl,Jenna,and Shannon we are sorry to hear about Ann?s passing. She was a wonderful friend and we will cherish the memories. Our thoughts and prayers go out to the rest of the family as well. "
"Our sympathies to Karl, Jenna and Shannon. Ann was a sweet person and will be missed by everyone that knew her. I will always miss her at work. Heaven just got a beautiful angel. God bless your family Deb and Ron Gallenberg"
"I will always remember how supportive Ann was of her daughters as they competed in gymnastics. Never a discouraging word to coaches or gymnasts. May God comfort Jenna, Shannon, Karl, and all of the family. "
"I always thought Ann was pretty tough being surrounded by all those Spanbauer boys! Prayers."
"Karl, Shannon,Jenna and families. We are so sorry to hear about Anne?s passing. Our deepest condolences ? prayers and Gods peace to you all. Steve and Nancy Kafka. My folks Jack and Ramona send their prayers? and are saddened to hear this also. "
"Annie we will miss you so very much but cherish all the times we had together. Rest In Peace our sweet friend. Kim and Larry "
"Fly high Ann, we love you!"