WYOCENA — Pauline A. Kreger, age 79, of Wyocena, died at her home on Wednesday, September 23, 1998. Pauline was born on July 17, 1919 in Richland County, the daughter of Roy and Agnes (Olson) Briggs. She was united in marriage to La Verne Kreger on March 11, 1955 in Illinois. Pauline was a member of the Saint John's Lutheran Church in Pardeeville. Her family was her pride and joy, especially her grandchildren and great grandchildren. Funeral services for Pauline Kreger will be held on Friday evening, September 25, 1998 at 7:00 p.m. at the SMITH FUNERAL HOME in Pardeeville. Pastor Edward Lindemann will officiate. Burial will be on Saturday, at 11:00 a.m. at the Roselawn Cemetery. Friends and relatives may call at the SMITH FUNERAL HOME on Friday evening from 5:00 p.m. until time of services. She is survived by her loving husband, La Verne Kreger of Wyocena; children, Janice Burns of Pardeeville, Sharon (Pete) Fedele of Madison, and Connie (Ken) Maier of Portage; step-children, Lou Mege of Madison, Dean Kreger of Madison, and Gary Kreger of Madison; eight grandchildren, Tami (Russell) Nelson, Cheryl Burns, and Eddy Arnold, Rick Burns, Sherry Swanton, and Scott Pivett, Ronald Mayer, Vickie (Shannon) Whitrock, Ronda (John) Parsons; 11 great grandchildren; sisters, Zrita (Ed) Cook of Janesville, Zenneth Vela of Crystal Lake, Illinois, and Betty Gassen of Delavan; special friend, Marlene Scott; other near relatives and friends. She was preceded in death by her parents; a great grandchild; sister Irene, and brother, Virgil. The family wishes to thank the Columbia County Home Health for their tender care given to Pauline. Special thanks to Roberta, Janet, and Martha. Don't grieve for me, for now I'm free. I'm following the path God laid for me. I took his hand when I heard him call. I turned my back and left it all. I could not stay another day, to laugh, to love, to work or play, tasks left undone must stay that way. I found that peace at the close of the day. If my parting has left a void, then fill it with remembered joy. A friendship shared, a laugh, a kiss, Ah yes, those things I too will miss. Be not burdened with times of sorrow. I wish you the sunshine of tomorrow. My lifes been full. I savored much, good friends, good times, and a loved ones touch.

Wisconsin State Journal
Madison, Wisconsin
25 Sep 1998, Fri • Page 10