Vivian Clara Straley, of Elton, died Tuesday, November 11, 2014 at AGI Nursing Home of Crandon. She was 91 years old. She was born on August 16, 1923 in Elton, WI a daughter of the late Leonard and Edith (Meeks) Clay. She married Edward Straley on January 28, 1943 at Four Corners Assembly of God in Elton. He preceded her in death on July 8, 1995.
She attended Hollister Grade School and was employed at the Superior Nursing Home in Antigo in housekeeping, retiring in 1986.
Mrs. Straley took pride in being the caregiver for the family. She loved to crochet and go for long rides in the woods.
Survivors include three daughters, Bonnie (Dan) Keso of White Lake, Jean Straley of Milwaukee and Brenda Kamuda of Menasha; six sons, Raymond (Pat) Straley of Mesquite, Nevada, Bernard (Vonda Lee) Straley of Bryant, Ed (Nancy) Straley of Polar, Jerry Straley of Elton, Tom (Jeanie) Straley of Bryant and Maurice (Marlene) Straley of Elton; 27 grandchildren; and many great grandchildren and great great-grandchildren; a brother, Earl (Debra) Clay of Hollister; two sisters, Alma (Herman) Albrecht of Birnamwood and Ella Irish of Slinger.
In addition to her husband she was preceded in death by two daughters, Sheila Otto and Betty Lewis; a granddaughter, Linda Lewis; a son-in-law, Eugene Otto; five sisters, Gladys Vaughn, Marie Marmes, Blanche Miller, Jean Kaintz and Violet Sprinkler; and two brothers, Richard and Franklin.
A funeral service will be held on Friday at 11 a.m. at Bradley Funeral Home with Rev. Marvin Kindle officiating. Burial will take place in Elton Cemetery. Visitation will be Thursday from 4 to 8 p.m. and Friday from 10 to 11 a.m. at the funeral home.
A special thank you to the Crandon Nursing Home staff for the wonderful care they provided Mrs. Straley.
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Love is patient; love is gentle; love is kind. This is how I remember your mother. My deepest sympathies to all of you.
May you rest in peace with grandpa and Thalia
Also preceded in death by a son-in-law Arlie Theilman and a Great Great Grand-Dayghter Thalia Westerby.
I remember Aunt Viv's sweet presence and warm hugs at family gatherings. I still have the baby blankets she crocheted for me when I had my daughter over 14 years ago. My condolences to her family. She will be missed.
Her laugh and her stoeies
Our deepest sympathy to Vivian's Family. She was a very sweet lady.
I remember how she loved visiting when our mother would stop to visit. Hardworking, kind woman. My sincere sympathy to her family.
Very nice lady, this will make my Mom "Violet Lambert Berndt" feel so sad, because she also ask about Vivian. They were good friends..
My deepest heart felt sympathy to Viv's family. I will be thinking of you all. I had many a fun time at your home, Vivian was always so kind, and gracious.
She was a very caring person to everyone she met.
She raised strong children.
Walks up to the creek and Biscuits. Family will understand this one.
Dear Straley family~
we are so sorry to hear about the loss of Vivian. We have the fondest of memories of her. Please know that you are in our thoughts and prayers....
Beth, Sue and Gina Lambert and families
I remember so many things about Grandma but most of all, I remember, "come on in, can I get you some coffee, do you want something to eat?" She was happiest when she was taking care of one of us.
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