Jeanette Scheu, of Tomahawk, passed away Feb. 12, 2023. She was surrounded by her family.
Jeanette was born to Angie and Herman Dallman in Stratford, Wis., on April 18, 1936. She grew up in the Tomahawk area and graduated from Tripoli High School. She married Edward Reedich in 1956 and raised three (3) children. After Edward’s passing, she married Thomas Scheu in 1985.
She raised her family in Merrill, Wis. After she retired from Wire Products (Merrill), she moved to Tomahawk. In her earlier years, she loved riding her motorcycle, tending bar, raising rabbits, hunting, and playing cards. In her later years, she loved playing the slot machines and was a frequent, enthusiastic visitor to the Lake of the Torches Casino. When she was home, she spent her time as an avid reader, working in her vegetable garden, planting flowers, feeding and watching birds, deer, bear, and other wildlife.
Jeanette is preceded in death by both of her parents, and her husbands, Edward and Thomas.
Jeanette is survived by her brother George (Karla) Clements; children: Doug (Sue) Reedich of Harvard, Mass., Patty (Bill) Procknow of Merrill, Jenny Durkee of Tomahawk; grandchildren: Lisa Reedich, Emily Reedich, Chris Reedich, Matt (Jennifer) Reedich, Travis Procknow, Alex Procknow; and a great-grandchild Clara Reedich. She is also survived by her beloved cat Moose and too many squirrels and birds to count.
The Funeral Service for Jeanette Scheu took place at 11 a.m. on Saturday, Feb. 18, 2023 at Krueger Family Funeral Home in Tomahawk. Pastor Larry Mathein officiated. Visitation took place from 9 a.m. until the time of service at 11 a.m. In lieu of flowers, memorials are appreciated to Alley Cat Rescue. Krueger Family Funeral Home & Cremation Services assisted the family with arrangements. You may view the full obituary and leave online condolences at www.kruegerfamilyfuneral.com.