Mary Lou PULS, 79, of Barron, died Monday, March 15, 2010 at Pioneer Nursing Home in Prairie Farm, Wisconsin. She was born December 14, 1930 in the Town of Wilson, Dunn County, Wisconsin the daughter of Henry and Pauline (Peterson) Christopherson.
She was raised on the family farm. On April 26, 1980 she married Raymond Puls at Barron. Mary Lou worked at Clausen's Department Store for over 30 years and was a long time loyal employee there. Mary Lou was an active member of First Lutheran Church in Barron, where she took part in Ladies Aid, was a former Sunday School teacher, and a food panty and thrift shop worker. Her special interest was the Christmas Day dinner served at the Church.

She is survived by; Son: Tim Sanders of Menomonie, WI, Daughter: Judith (Ronald) Chinn of Adrian, MI, Grandchildren: Emmitt Sanders, Tami (Larry) Muellerleile , Tiffany (Michael) Olsaver Great-grandchildren: Addie Muellerleile, Rosemary Olsaver Brother: Richard (Ruby) Christopherson of Ridgeland, WI, Sisters: Nina (Elwood) Donaldson of Sand Creek, WI Ethel Lien of Dallas, WI Vivian Lundequam of Prairie Farm, WI Betty Malcom of Blue Earth, MN Sister-in-law: Norma Christopherson of Ridgeland, WI, Many nieces, nephews, cousins

She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband Raymond, sisters; Hazel and Joyce Christopherson, Hilda Knutson, Evelyn Clemetson, Muriel DeLap, Pearl Pederstuen; brothers, William and Gordon Christopherson.

Funeral services will be held Thursday, March 18, 2010 at 11:00 A.M. at First Lutheran Church in Barron with Rev. Bruce Beyer officiating. Visitation will be held at Rausch & Steel Funeral Home in Barron on Wednesday from 4 to 8 P.M. and one hour prior to the services at the church.