Betty Ann Marie Petzold, 78, went home to her Lord and Savior in heaven, on Wednesday, November 1st, 2023.

Betty was born on November 12th, 1944. Her birth parents were Emily and Sigmund Zick. Her adopted parents were Harold and Genevieve Busche.

After graduation from Newman High School Betty worked as a private secretary.

Betty married the love of her life, Richard Petzold on August 26th, 1967. They had one daughter, Ricarda (Riki) Edelburg. Betty loved spending time with her family.

She was a devoted wife, mother, and grandmother. She was an excellent seamstress and talented artist. She had a strong faith in God.

Betty is survived by her husband Richard Petzold, daughter Riki (Craig) Edelburg, granddaughter Indi Edelburg, sister Joan Smith and many neices and nephew.

The family would like to give a heartfelt thank you to the compassionate care givers at Wausau Aspirus Palliative care.

The family will have a private celebration of Betty's life.

Mid Wisconsin Cremation Society is assisting family at this time.  Online condolences may be expressed at MWCS.WS