June R. Petruska, 79, of Wisconsin Rapids, passed away
on Sunday, Feb. 25, 2018, at Aspirus Riverview Hospital.
She was born on May 30, 1938, in the Portage County
town of Grant, to the late Lester and Mildred (Fors) Wissbroecker, and she was
a graduate of Lincoln High School. On March 19, 1960, her marriage to Joseph
Petruska, Jr. took place at Calvary Baptist Church in Wisconsin Rapids.
Prior to her marriage, June had worked for Dr. Raabe’s
eye clinic, then worked for Judge’s Cleaners and later retired from MSC as a
parts clerk. Her interests included flowers, gardening, animals, sewing and
crafts. She spent many years serving the children of Calvary Baptist Church in
the nursery.
June is survived by her husband, Joseph Petruska, Jr.
of Wisconsin Rapids; daughter, MarLonna Petruska of Coloma; son, Wayne Petruska
of Wisconsin Rapids; daughter, Pam Petruska of Wisconsin Rapids; son, Gary
(Shirley) Petruska of Waupaca; grandchildren, Jason, Tyece, Ashley, Nicole,
Sawyer, Brody and Jamie; great-grandchildren, Sawyre, Madison, Myles, Noella,
Ezra, Liem, TJ, Sam, Ethan and Alaina.
In addition to her parents, June was preceded in death
by her brother, Lester Wissbroecker, Jr.
In lieu of flowers, a memorial will be established in
June’s name for the Calvary Baptist Church.
The funeral service will be held at 11:00 a.m.
Thursday, March 1, 2018, at Calvary Baptist Church in Wisconsin Rapids with
Pastor Jack Austin officiating. Burial will follow in Restlawn Memorial Park
Cemetery. Visitation will be from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. Wednesday at the
Herman-Taylor Funeral Home and again at the church on Thursday morning from 10
a.m. until the time of service.
The Herman-Taylor Funeral Home is honored to be
assisting the family. For online condolences, please visit
www.taylorfuneralhome.net.
