Edna D. Kroepel

October 22, 1924 - January 14, 2018

Edna D. Kroepel age 93, of Park Falls, died on Sunday January 14, 2018 at Flambeau Hospital in Park Falls. She was the first of four children born to Hobart and Grace Axsom. She was the beloved wife of Arthur B. Kroepel, who preceded her in death on December 16, 1997. She was the proud mother of two wonderful daughters, Sandra (Terry) Allison of Fort Atkinson and Cynthia (Michael) Greenwood, of Greenwood, IN and four cherished grandchildren: Allen (Becky) Raasoch of Stevens Point, Andrea Raasoch, who preceded her in death, Marissa (Brett) Richey, of Indianapolis, IN, and Ty (Stephanie) Greenwood of Grand View Missouri. She also has two very special great grandchildren, Avery and Chase Richey. She was employed at B.F. Goodrich Co. during WWII making de-icers for Air Force planes. She was one of the first employees at St. Croix Corp. when they opened the business in the 1950's. In 1962 she was hired as a teller at First National Bank in Park Falls. She became the Assistant Cashier and was in charge of the bookkeeping department for many years. After retirement from full time at the bank, she returned and spent her remaining years as a statement maker for a total of 50+ years of employment. Additional survivors who morn her passing include her sister Leona Bacon of Manistee, MI, Richard and Genevieve Kroepel, brother-in-law and sister-in-law, of Dowagiac, MI. Also, many friends in Park Falls and Michigan. She was preceded in death by her parents and two brothers James and Hobart, Jr. The First Congregational Church has been her home for over 50 years. She was on many boards and committees, was the church treasurer, and also taught Sunday school while her children were growing up. She was a member fo the Women's Christian Fellowship and helped serve many funeral dinners. Cards and memorials may be sent to the family. A memorial services will be held on Monday January 22, 2018 at 11:00am at the Congregational Church in Park Falls. Rev. Don Quigley and her son-in-law Terry Allison will co-officiate. A visitation will be held on Monday at the church from 10:00am until the hour of the service. Interment will take place at Nola Cemetery in Park Falls.