"So sorry to hear about the loss of your mom. She and I both started our first USDA jobs at East Elementary next door to each other. Teta had such a great relationship with her students - even the most difficult ones - and with her fellow teachers. I've never known anyone with such a positive, sunny attitude despite all her health issues. She's an inspiration to always look on the bright side. "
In loving memory of
Teta Hoerman
December 24, 1949 - April 15, 2024
Teta Hoerman, of Antigo, died peacefully on April 15, 2024 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital surrounded by her family. She was 74 years old. She was born on December 24, 1949 in Whitewater, a daughter of Donald and Dora "Pat" (O'Connor) Platner. She married Dale Pellmann, they had three children. The couple later divorced. She married James Hoerman on June 12, 1992, he preceded her in death on November 16, 2014.
Teta graduated from Whitewater High School in 1968. She was employed at Schweiger Furniture in Jefferson for over 20 years. She then received her Bachelor's Degree from the University of Wisconsin, Whitewater, and her Master's in Education from Viterbo University. Mrs. Hoerman taught special education at East Elementary in Antigo for 22 years.
She was a member of St. John Catholic Church in Antigo. She enjoyed her flower gardens and antiquing, but her greatest joy was spending time with her grandchildren.
Survivors include three children, Patty (Darwin DeClark) Pellmann, Stacy (Randy) Fermanich and Cory (Meghan) Pellmann all of Antigo; eight grandchildren, Natasha, Xavier and Callista Fermanich, Jessup, Tavia and Delaney DeClark, Rhys and Sawyer Pellmann; five sisters, Janet Bishop of Janesville, Mary O'Connor of South Milwaukee, Sue (Dennis) Latini of Chiefland, FL, Ann Wood of Chiefland, FL, and Nancy Platner of Edgerton; five brothers, Tim (Donna) Platner of Green Bay, Nic (Linda) Platner of Whitewater, Dik (Sharon) Platner of Whitewater, Sam (Inna) Platner of Laguna Niguel, CA, and Dan Platner of Madison; and special friends, Jackie and Roseanne. She held a special place in her heart for her nieces and nephews.
In addition to her parents and husband, she was preceded in death by an infant son and brother-in-law, Ronnie Wood.
A memorial service will be held on Saturday, April 20, at 12 p.m. at Bradley Funeral Home with Rev. Charles Hoffmann officiating. Visitation will be on Saturday, April 20, from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. at the funeral home.
Burial will take place at a later date at the Calvary Cemetery in Whitewater.
The family would like to thank all the amazing medical staff who worked with Teta throughout the years. Special thank you to Dr. McKenna, the staff at Wausau Aspirus ICU and Palliative Care.
Tributes
"I am so sorry to hear of your mom's passing. I will miss seeing her come to McDonald's. We always enjoyed talking to each other about her kidney transplant and my son being a living donor to his Uncle/God Father. She was such a wonderful person, I will miss seeing her in drive thru every once in a while. I missed when she gad to stop coming inside to eat, was to hard to visit in drive thru. She sure loved her family very much! I am so happy to have gotten to know her and enjoy out talks. God be with you all!"
"Our thoughts and prayers go out to the entire Platner family. Tom and Cindi Baumgard "
"Teta was an inspiration to special educators and those with chronic illnesses. I?m very sorry for your loss. susan (gress) larson speech-language therapist "
"Teta always had positive attitude through all her health struggles. She loved sharing stories of her grandchildren. It was a pleasure knowing her. "
"I am sorry for your loss! Teta was a beautiful person who was always smiling and positive despite all the challenges she had in life! She was always willing to help out where she could whether it was at church or in the community. My sympathy and prayers for her family. Barb Borkovec, a friend and fellow teacher."
"Love and hugs to Teta?s family. I know you will miss her. Teta was one of the strongest women I have had the privilege to call a friend. She lived her life to the absolute fullest despite all her health issues. I am so grateful she is finally at peace and no longer in pain.??"
"Our thoughts and prayers are with the family. We were both special education coworkers with Tera. She was a caring teacher. She will be missed by many! Our condolences. "
"So sorry to hear of Teta?s passing.Your entire family are in my thoughts and prayers.Teta was a great person and loved knowing her and being a hockey mom with her."