Anne Mary Nykreim, 92, passed away at Golden Age Manor in Amery, WI, on November 12, 2010. Anne was born on February 25, 1918, in Georgetown, Polk County, Wisconsin, the daughter of Louise (nee Bibeau) and Charlie Maier.
In 1939 Anne married Theodore P. Nykreim, and to this union four children were born and raised in Balsam Lake. She was preceded in death by her parents; husband Theodore, brother Adrian Maier, and grandson Torbjorn Nykreim. She leaves to celebrate her life and memory her children: Theodore Jr. (Thea Ann) of Stockholm, Maine; LaVonne Heydel (Jochen) of Blairstown, NJ; Charles (Noel), Issaquah, Washington, and Kermit (Beverly) Calton, Washington; 12 grandchildren, 11 great grandchildren, niece LuAnn White of Milltown, nephew Michael Maier of Luck, and her dear friend Ruby Hansen of Balsam Lake.
Anne was employed as a cook at Indian Head Lodge in Balsam Lake for 32 years. She was a member of Royal Neighbors of America, the Legion Auxiliary, Our Lady of The Pines Ladies Aid, and Balsam Lake Senior Citizens. Anne's generosity kept her active in her community, pitching in where-and whenever needed. She enjoyed her family and friends, her garden, travel (she and Ted visited 48 states), card playing, cooking, and attending Nykreim Family reunions each summer.
A Mass of Christian Burial for Anne will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Tuesday, November 16, 2010 at Our Lady of the Lakes Catholic Church in Balsam Lake, Wisconsin, with Father Drummy officiating. The family wishes to invite their guests for a luncheon following the service. Anne's cremains will be laid to rest beside her husband Ted, at Zion Lutheran Church Cemetery in Clam Falls, Wisconsin.
The family of Anne Nykreim would like to express their deeply felt gratitude to the staff of Golden Age Manor in Amery, for all kindnesses, care and respect to their mother. In lieu of flowers memorials may be sent to the Golden Age Manor, in Amery.