Esther E. Strehlow passed on Friday, October, 6, 2023 at the age of 100.

She was born August 24, 1923 in Chicago, the daughter of the late Henry and Agnes (Boese) Grasmick. She married Raymond Strehlow on June 1, 1946 in Wausau. They were married for 61 years before Raymond passed. She was happy to celebrate her 100th birthday this year even though she said she did not want to live that long.

Esther had various jobs throughout her life but her main job was raising her three girls and being a homemaker. She enjoyed baking and canning everything and when people visited, she would always throw together anything and everything to serve her guests with a fantastic meal. Her daughters meant the world to her.

Survivors include daughters Carol Scheel, Kathy Stubbe, Mary (Charles) Wolfe, all of Wausau, grandchildren Jamie (Brenda) Scheel, Cindy (Michal) Strom, Stacey (John) Miller, Ryan (Jeanette) Wolfe and Kelley Wolfe; nine great grandchildren, 4 great great grandchildren, sisters-in-law Jane Ala, Sue and Mary Strehlow; brother-in-law, Dave Strehlow and many relatives and friends.

Besides her parents and husband, she was preceded in death by her son, Michael, son-in-law, Noel Stubbe and grandson, Chad Stubbe; Stanley Wianecki; sister and husband Linda and Ed Carl, brothers and wives, Reinhold and Norma Grasmick and Herbert and Phyllis Grasmick; in-laws, Herbert Strehlow, Eugene and Bev Strehlow, Joseph Strehlow, Gerald and Joyce Strehlow, Walter and Anita Warnke, James and Rosemary Roubinek, Darlene Strehlow and Vince Ala.

Thanks to Wausau Manor and staff for the incredible care and assistance to her, she really appreciated everyone, especially Michelle. Also thanks to Cathe from Aspirus Hospice for her guidance in her care.

Per her wishes, no services will be held.

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