Diagnosed with Alzheimer’s in 2012, Rita outlived expectations, sustained by fond childhood memories, enduring family connections and love for polka music. Rita resided over four years at Care Partners Memory Care, where she was fortunate to have an attentive and affectionate staff who took wonderful care of her and to whom she brought her sassy good humor. Rita and Lefty remained in Park Falls until 2018, then moving to Wausau to be closer to their children and grandchildren. Anthony’s Catholic School, bringing her reputation as a great cook. Over the next years, Rita, Lefty and their growing family relocated several times around northern Wisconsin and upper Michigan for Lefty’s forestry work, until they settled in Park Falls, WI in 1969 where they built a wonderful circle of friends.ĭuring their time in Park Falls, Rita enjoyed many years of working at the two then-go-to beauty shops, The Pink Silhouette and Lorene’s Beauty Salon in later years, she easily transitioned into the role of school cook at St. Rita’s heart was eventually claimed by Robert “Lefty” Woelfel and they married in 1963. She fought hard and is incredibly deserving of her eternal peace. Sheryll’s very presence was such a comfort that the added bonus of her distinct laugh could brighten even the cloudiest day. She demonstrated her strength and love until her very last moment for her four grandchildren. Even when faced with adversity, Sheryll led with love, and taught patience, acceptance, and that everyone’s perspective was important. Sheryll would provide comfort, safety, advice, love, and even just an ear if that’s what was needed. She used her positive perspective to reach many individuals within her lifetime. She would give you the shirt off her back, and even if she really couldn’t do that, Sheryll would find a way. Stepdaughter Amy Gilbertson and children from Merton, Wi and Stepson Alan Gilbertson Jr and children from Waukesha, WI. Sheryll also enjoyed life with Jenifer’s children Logan and Elizabeth and Stephanie’s children Kayla and Evelyn. In heaven Sheryll will continue to love her husband Alan Gilbertson (Wausau, WI), Daughters Jenifer Markos (Grafton, WI), Stephanie Markos (Greendale, WI) and son Benjamin Markos (Bedford, TX), brother Steve Inman (Muskego, WI) and sister Lisa Inman (Waukesha, WI).

This meant that if her daughters wanted to ride their bikes to Pizza Hut, she would allow it even if she had to utilize her stealth to observe them from a safe distance. As a mom, Sheryll did her best to encourage independence while still teaching safety. She worked hard to provide for her family as a dedicated pharmacy technician for more than 40 years, working in both supervisory and technical positions, while still managing to foster loving and nurturing relationships with each of her children.

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