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Mildred Strobel
Mildred Strobel
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Mildred (Knapek) Strobel, age 93, passed away at the Bay at Gardenview Assisted Living on Thursday, April 13, 2023.

She was born July 14, 1929 to the late Peter and Anna (Marko) Knapek in the town of Peck.

Mildred was married to Dellmar Strobel on November 22, 1947 at Peace Lutheran Church by Reverend Fergin. Dellmar preceded her in death in September 1997.

She attended Bluebell and Friebel Schools.

Mildred and her husband owned and operated the Hitching Post Bar and then M & L Oil Company until their retirement.

Millie's greatest enjoyment in life was the beautiful garden she had every year, she also enjoyed bowling, playing cards, going to the casinos, traveling, and most of all spending time with her children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren. She was an excellent cook and enjoyed feeding everyone that came to her home!

Survivors include sons, James (Karen) Strobel and Thomas (Carleen) Strobel; daughter-in-law, Cathy Strobel all of Antigo; nine grandchildren, Steven, Scott, Gregory, Danielle, Casey, Jeffrey, Michael, Jason, and Kendall; 16 great-grandchildren; and a sister-in-law, Angie Knapek. She is also survived by many nieces and nephews whom she really cherished.

In addition to her husband and parents, she was preceded in death by a son, Robert; a grandson, Nathan Strobel; sisters, Betty Weisshahn and Anna Roth; and brothers, John (Jean) Knapek and Frank (Donna) Knapek.

A funeral service will be held on Saturday, April 22 at 11 a.m. at Peace Lutheran Church with Rev. David Karolus officiating. Burial will take place in Elmwood Cemetery.

Visitation will be held Saturday, April 22 at the church from 9:30 a.m. until the time of service.

The family would like to thank all the staff at Gardenview for the excellent care given to Millie, She loved all of you so much! Also to LeRoyer Hospice for the special care given to Millie.

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Apr
22
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Peace Lutheran Church
300 Lincoln Street
Antigo, Wisconsin 54409
9:30 AM - 11:00 AM

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22
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Peace Lutheran Church
300 Lincoln Street
Antigo, Wisconsin 54409
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J Joe, Marcy, and Matthew Roth on Apr 17, 2023

In loving memory of Millie. We are all fortunate and better people for having known her love and care. 3 trees were planted in memory of Mildred Strobel Plant a Tree

D Dorothy Sharp on Apr 21, 2023

Sorry for your loss! Prayers for your family! We will always remember her pretty smile whenever we saw her🙏💕

G Gery Roth on Apr 19, 2023

G Geri Winter Harris on Apr 18, 2023

Sending my sympathy to you. My folks Millie and Del had many great times together, great memories for sure. Was a real surprise to see Millie a few years ago at Heartbreakers. RIP Friend. Peace,
Geri Winter Harris

L LaVerne, Donald, Lester Zaitz & Family on Apr 18, 2023

Rest in peaceSoft and Sweet Memories was purchased for the family of Mildred Strobel by LaVerne, Donald, Lester Zaitz & Family. A tree was also planted in memory of Mildred Strobel

B Bradley Funeral Home on Apr 17, 2023

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J Jessica Olson on Apr 17, 2023

C Carleen Strobel on Apr 16, 2023

Millie was the Matriarch of our family. Caring Mother and Grandmother. We will miss her sense of humor and her point of view. She let us know what she thought. Her three Strobel men would be greeting her when she passes. Rest in peace Millie you earned it. Love Tom and Caleen and Family.

J Jamie Tucker on Apr 15, 2023

I am gonna miss her so much she was my snuggle buddy I could go lay in bed with her and she would rub my head and we would talk she gave the best snuggles and even up to her last days she was still my snuggle buddy and she had the best sense of humor definitely not going to be the same without her I am so glad I had the honor of knowing her and being able to take care of her and be with her.

J Jacalyn M Lieble on Apr 15, 2023

I absolutely loved Milly very much!!! We lived in the same apartment building in Antigo, WI. We were always busy putting puzzles together, talking smart, and whenever I made the ladies dinner n dessert!!!! I am very thankful n blessed to have met her n have her in my life!!!! She will be dearly missed!!!! My condolences to all her family and friends!!! Love always, The Lieble family.

D Denise Ballou on Apr 14, 2023

With deepest sympathy,Peace Lily was purchased for the family of Mildred Strobel by Denise Ballou.

K Kate vandeHey on Apr 14, 2023

So sorry for your loss your mom was a beautiful woman I remember my dad taking me to the hitching post she made me my first Shirley temple great memory of that prayers for all 🙏🙏🙏

L Len Lemmer on Apr 14, 2023

My family owned the M&L Restaurant for thirty years. We loved Delmar, Millie, and the boys. They were great neighbors, and better friends. God bless you, Millie.
Len and Deb Lemmer

A Anonymous on Apr 14, 2023

In loving memory of Auntie Millie. Love your nieces Terri, Holly and ChristiYellow Florist’s Choice was purchased for the family of Mildred Strobel by Anonymous.

  Holly Roberts on Apr 14, 2023

Always looked forward to visiting with her when we came back to Antigo. She always made us feel welcome. I remember we came back from overseas and she left her Christmas tree up so us girls would have one. She was a beautiful person. Love you Holly Roberts( Alyce James ) daughter

J June Nelson on Apr 14, 2023

My heart goes out to her Family n Friends
I can remember when her husband drove truck for Baginski farms n we all had good times with them..
My thoughts n Prayers goes out to everyone
I still have the shevles that her n her husband made years ago..
♥️♥️♥️♥️

p pat zelazoski /momel12@yahoo.com on Apr 14, 2023

Millie was one of my favorite people in life. Also loved Delmare They were both wonderfull people. So sorry for your loss but it was her time to meet her father in heaven. God must really love her.

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