Koci, Earleen G. Age 92 of The Mauston/Wonewoc Area
Earleen G. Koci, age 92 years, of the Mauston/Wonewoc area, passed away on Sunday, September 20, 2020 at Crest View Nursing Home in New Lisbon, Wisconsin.
She was born on July 2, 1928 to Paul and Grace (Casey) Gehri in Wonewoc and graduated from the Wonewoc High School.
Earleen was united in marriage to Arnold Koci on October 16, 1948 at St. Paul’s Lutheran Church in Wonewoc. They farmed in the Town of Summit until 1987 when they retired and moved to Mauston. He preceded her in death on June 23, 1995.
Earleen had also worked waitressing at the Summit Supper Club and Club Chapparal, for Maccs Day Care and Little Rascals Day Care and Swiss Colony. She was a member of St. Paul’s Lutheran Church in Wonewoc. She enjoyed knitting, sewing, gardening and her work on the farm along with visiting people and her many friends.
Survivors include her children, Ron (Mary) Koci of Monticello, Doreen (Bob) Larson of Mauston, Charlene Koci of Madison, Jerry Koci of Wisconsin Dells, Diane (Jim) Hofrichter of Reedsburg, Dennis (Chris) Koci of Appleton and Marilu (Joe) Murphy of Delavan; grandsons, Brian (Marcee) Koci, Craig Larson (Lesa), Chad (Melissa) Koci, Noah Hofrichter and Mathew Haske; granddaughters, Tara Koci, Courtney Koci, Annirose (Chris) Womack and Jennifer Clough (Jason); great grandchildren, Seth, Sadie, Brock, Adalyn, Bryce, Lilia, Elle, Kelvin, Hailee, Gayn, Malynda, Joseph, Tim and Kimberly and brother, Marvin Fay (Evie) Gehri of Hawaii.
In addition to her husband, Arnold, she was preceded in death by her Parents; infant twin brother, Marlin; brothers, Earl and Marlin Ray Gehri; son, Lee Koci; grandson-in-law, Adam Clough and granddaughter, Melinda Sue Larson.
Memorial Graveside Services will take place at a later date in the St. Paul’s Lutheran Cemetery in Wonewoc.
The Picha Funeral Home in Wonewoc is assisting, for online information go to www.pichafuneralhomes.com
Source: WRJC.com
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