Myrna M. Denzer, age 85, of Beaver Dam, died peacefully on Saturday, July 24, 2010 at Prairie Ridge Assisted Living in Beaver Dam.
Myrna Mae Denzer was born on December 28, 1924 in the town of Beaver Dam to Gottfried and Ethel (nee Davis) Adam. She graduated from Beaver Dam High School in 1942. On September 25, 1948 Myrna was united in marriage to her lifetime companion, Delbert O. Denzer, at First Ev. Lutheran Church in Beaver Dam. Myrna enjoyed spending time with her family, extended family and neighbors. She loved gardening, canning and fishing. Myrna was a lifelong member of First Ev. Lutheran Church, where she was actively involved in many areas including, Sunday School, choir, retirees, quilting, WELCA and Thrivent for Lutherans.
Myrna is survived by her husband, Delbert of Beaver Dam; her son, Duane D. (fiancée Ronda) Denzer of St. Cloud, FL; her daughter, Sandra M. (Joe) Mitchell of Las Vegas, NV; two granddaughters, Tiffany M. (Tony) Calleja of Henderson, NV and Heidi R. (Walt Vodrazka) Albrecht of Las Vegas, NV; one grandson, Matt T. (Bethany) Denzer of West Palm Beach, FL; one step-granddaughter, Michelle Mitchell of San Diego, CA; one step-great-grandson, William Mitchell of San Diego, CA; and one sister, Madelyn M. (Roland) Beske of Beaver Dam. She is further survived by nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.
Myrna was preceded in death by her parents, her in-laws, her grandparents, her infant brother, a nephew, five brother-in-laws and four sister-in-laws.
A funeral service for Myrna will be held on Thursday, July 29, 2010 at 11:00 a.m. at First Ev. Lutheran Church, 311 W. Mackie Street in Beaver Dam, with Rev. Dr. Mark Molldrem officiating. Visitation will take place on Wednesday, July 28, 2010 from 4:00 until 6:00 p.m. at Cornerstone Funeral & Cremation Services, 135 Keller Blvd. in Beaver Dam, and also on Thursday from 10:00 a.m. until the time of service at the church. Burial will take place at Highland Memory Gardens in the town of Trenton. Memorials may be directed to First Ev. Lutheran Church.
Cornerstone Funeral & Cremation Services in Beaver Dam is honored to be serving the family.