Virgnia Neuendorf

Virginia Neuendorf, age 89, of Neillsville, WI died Saturday, July 2, 2011 at St. Joseph's Hospital as a result of an automobile accident.Virginia Hughes was born on October 22, 1921 in Milwaukee, WI the daughter of Patrick and Leona (Schlieve) Hughes. She attended grade school in Milwaukee and graduated from high school in Duluth, MN. Upon completing her education, she returned to Milwaukee and worked as a telephone operator for several years. On December 30, 1942 she was united in marriage to Harvey Neuendorf in Denver, CO, where he was stationed in the military at the time. They raised their family in Milwaukee and when the children were older, Virginia went to work for Kohl's Food Stores as a checker for many years. She also spent some time working for Ray Smith's Pharmacy in Milwaukee before they moved to Neillsville in 1970. In Neillsville she worked as a checker at the Farmer's Store downtown and seasonally for Figi's both in Marshfield, WI and Neillsville.Both Virginia and Harvey retired at the age of 70 and she spent her time off enjoying bowling, shopping and reading. She was a member of St. John's Evangelical Lutheran Church and Ladies Aid in Neillsville.She is survived by her husband, Harvey, three children, Chuck (Kris) Neuendorf of Neillsville, Robert (Rhonda) Neuendorf of West Allis, WI and Susie (Russell) Karl of Neillsville, ten grandchildren and sixteen great grandchildren.She was preceded in death by her parents, a sister, Evelyn Cybulski and two granddaughters.Funeral Services for Virginia will be held at 11:00 a.m., Wednesday, July 6, 2011 at St. John's Evangelical Lutheran Church in Neillsville. Pastor Timothy Biebert will officiate. Interment will be in the Neillsville City Cemetery. Visitation will be from 9:30 to 11:00 a.m., Wednesday at St. John's Evangelical Lutheran Church.Casket Bearers are: Daniel Neuendorf, Darrin Neuendorf, D.J. Neuendorf, Todd Krueger, David Schutz and Russell Karl.Funeral Home:Gesche Funeral Home4 South Grand AvenueNeillsville, WIUS 54456