Marie F. Betka, age 75, of Wausau, passed away unexpectedly on Jan. 29, 2020 at her home.
Marie was born on April 20, 1944 in Tomahawk to her parents Hans and Helen (Rzeszutek) Vander Voort. Marie went to elementary school in the town of Harrison and was a graduate of Tomahawk High School. After graduation, Marie went to UW Stevens Point, where she earned her BS degree in K-12 Home Economics Education. Marie taught home economics at Marathon High School for 33 years. She was married to Ed Betka on Dec. 30, 1967.
Marie is survived by her husband – Ed Betka; and two sisters – Carol Vander Voort and Janet Crowell.
Marie is preceded in death by her parents, brother – John and Sister – Irene.
The Mass of Christian Burial will take place at 11 a.m. on Thursday, February 13, 2020 at St. Augustine Catholic Church. Fr. Louis Maram Reddy will officiate. Visitation will take place from 10 a.m. until the time of Mass at 11 a.m. Burial will take place in St. Augustine Cemetery in the springtime.
Krueger Family Funeral Home & Cremation Services, Tomahawk, is assisting the family with arrangements. You may view the full obituary and leave online condolences at www.kruegerfamilyfuneral.com.