Sara Lee Colstad, age 71, of Irma, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, May 11, 2022 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital.
Sara was born on Nov. 2, 1950 in Madison to Lee and Marjorie (Hoffman) Gregg. She was married to Thomas Colstad on Aug. 18, 1973 in Madison. Sara was a longtime employee at Harley-Davidson in Tomahawk. She also worked as a substitute teacher at Tomahawk schools. Sara loved flowers, dogs, cats, horses and traveling – especially on cruise ships. She also was an avid reader of spy novels and enjoyed watching Perry Mason and Murder She Wrote. She loved picking rocks and playing solitaire. Sara especially loved being a Grandma.
Sara is survived by her husband of over 48 years – Tom Colstad of Irma; three sons – William (Melissa) Colstad of Atlanta, Joseph (Jennifer) Colstad of Stoughton and Jake (Ashley) Colstad of Clinton; two brothers – Glenn (Linda) Gregg of Atlanta and William (Paula) Gregg of Canon Falls, Minn.; and one sister – Sister Madeleine Gregg, FCJ of Calgary. Sara is further survived by six grandchildren – Dean, Drew, Grey, Knox, Quinn and Rose. She is preceded in death by her parents and sister – Marjorie.
The Memorial Service for Sara Colstad will take place at 11 a.m. on Saturday, May 21, 2022 at Krueger Family Funeral Home in Tomahawk. Sister Madeleine Gregg will officiate. Visitation will take place from 10 a.m. until the time of service at 11 a.m.
Krueger Family Funeral Home & Cremation Services is assisting the family with arrangements. You may view the full obituary and leave online condolences at www.kruegerfamilyfuneral.com.