Wilma A. Kresl, 85, passed away Thursday, September 29, 2022.
Wilma was born October 17, 1936 to Mike and Tillie Hafenbreadl in Loyal, Wisconsin. She grew up on a farm there with her parents, brother Armond, and sister Judy. In 1951 the family moved to Woodruff, Wisconsin. She was a princess for the million penny parade where a geometry class made the largest penny as a fund raiser for the local hospital. After graduating in 1954 she started working at the bank until 1957. She then moved to Hemingford and met Alvin Kresl. They married in October 11, 1958. To this union a daughter, Toni and son, Mike were born.
Wilma farmed with Alvin until his death in 2017and continued to live on the home place until her passing.
Wilma loved the outdoors, she was a big part in the farm life they made together, she loved mowing the yard , tending to the garden, flowers and all the animals that came and went throughout her life.
She was very active in clubs in the community and a member of the St Bridget’s Catholic Church in Hemingford. Her hobbies kept her busy during the winter months knitting, crocheting and she loved to cook and bake for family and friends. She was an avid Green Bay Packers fan, every time there were playing you didn't dare interrupt her game.
Wilma is survived by her son, Mike (Julie) of Hemingford, her daughter, Toni (Dave) Buskirk) of Deadwood, SD, her 3 grandsons, Andy (Samantha) Kresl of Hemingford, Tim (Kristen) Buskirk) of Chadron and Travis (Courtney) Buskirk of Fargo, ND and her 8 great-grandchildren, Joei , Rhett, and Reid Kresl, Caden and Brynn Buskirk, Jack , Barrett, and Kate Buskirk. She is also survived by her brother Armond Hafenbread (Charlene Nixon) of Mesa AZ, and her sister, Judy Warthern (Dave) of Prescott Valley AZ.
Wilma is preceded in death by her parents, Mike & Tillie Hafenbreadl and her husband, Alvin Kresl.
A memorial Mass of Christian Burial will be Tuesday, October 4 at 10:00 a.m. at St. Bridget Catholic Church. A Rosary will be recited at 9:15 prior to the Mass. Father Matt Koperski will officiate. Interment will be in the Hemingford Cemetery. Family and friends are all invited to the American Legion for snacks and memories directly after the service.
Memorials may be given to the Hemingford Volunteer Firefighters Association.