EPLEY, MYRTLE MARIE (ROHL)

Died suddenly on December16,2010 at age 93. Preceded in death by husband Frank. Survived by children; Judy (Robert) Nelson, John Epley (Rhonda), Joanne (John) Johnson; five grandchildren; Laurie, Steven (Mandy), Amy (Ed), Thomas (Cinthia), Mandy; seven great-grandchildren; Blane, Nicholas, Carter, Mary Lynn, Larissa, Seth, Luke.

Myrtle grew up on a farm southeast of Hudson, Wisconsin. After high school she taught country school until her marriage to Frank. She lived in Chicago until WW II broke out and Frank was drafted. Since then she has resided in New Richmond, Hudson, and Amery. Her employment included working in the payroll office at United Refrigerator in Hudson, and as the Medical Records Librarian for Amery Hospital. Upon retirement; traveling, camping with friends, oil painting, working with stained glass, and taking care of her dog Maxine were favorite pastimes.

In her senior years Myrtle accepted her extremely poor eyesight with courage and grace. Her love of family and friends never waivered. She was always a joy to be around, and the radiance she exuded will be deeply missed.

A visitation will be held on Sunday from 2:00 to 4:00 pm from the Williamson ~ White Funeral Home and also 1 hour prior to services at the church on Monday. A Mass of Christian Burial will be at 10:30 am on Monday, December 20, 2010 at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Amery. The Very Reverend John Drummy and Deacon Bud Heiser will be officiating the service and music will be provided by Arlene Dado and the St. Joseph Funeral Choir. Interment will be at the Amery Cemetery.