Lillian Frieda Brassington
January 13, 1924 - March 25, 2019
Obituary
RICHLAND CENTER/MADISON- Lillian F. (Laack) Brassington, age 95 of Richland Center/Madison passed away peacefully on Monday, March 25, 2019, at Pine Valley Community Village in Richland Center. She was born on Jan.13, 1924 in Wausau, the daughter of Henry F. and Edna (Hess) Laack and was raised on a farm in rural Mauston, where she was very proud of her farm heritage. Lillian married Earl L. Brassington on June 29, 1946, in Mauston. Following marriage, she resided in Madison until relocating to Richland Center in November 2014, after the death of her husband to be nearer to one of her daughters. Lillian was a homemaker for her family. She enjoyed watching and listening to Lawrence Welk, and in her younger years enjoyed sewing, dancing, traveling the US with her husband, and teaching Sunday school. Lillian was an avid reader until she lost her sight. In years past she volunteered with the American Red Cross and the Masonic Masons while her husband was an active member. Lillian also volunteered at the Madison VA Hospital and served as a Daughter of the Nile, Antioch Temple No. 113, Madison where she rose to the status of Queen and then past Queen. Prior to relocating to Richland Center, she was a long-time member of Zion Evangelical Lutheran Church. Lillian is survived by her daughters, Barbara Sumwalt of Richland Center and Diane Woolever (Rollin) of Apache Junction, Ariz; five grandchildren, Gary (Alisenne) Sumwalt, Connie (Robert) Thomas, Lynn (Dennis) Telleen, Cindy (Daniel) Baitsell and Kristi (Michael) Norris; fourteen great-grandchildren; two great-great grandchildren; brother, Marvin (Jeanette) Laack; sister Mildred Holmes; and many nieces and nephews. Lillian was preceded in death by her parents; husband Earl; brothers, Fredrick, Carl, John and Anton Laack; sisters, Irma Moore, Janet Zeller and Caroline Potter; and son-in-law, Myron “Dean” Sumwalt. There will be no funeral service. A celebration of life gathering will be held at a later date. Burial will be at Middleton Junction Cemetery, Middleton. The family wishes to thank Pine Valley Community Village for the wonderful care provided to Lillian. Online condolences may be made at www.gundersonfh.com.
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Connie Thomas
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As I sit hear and look at this picture I remember all the fun I had with you growing up. Walking the mall, trips to Dunkin Donuts, playing games. You were always fun to be with and tried to make everyone happy. You will be missed but I’m glad you’re now in Heaven and able to not only see again, but to see so many of your loved ones. Love you Grandma!!
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Marian Steele
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My sympathy and prayers to all of Lillian's family.
My husband and i lived down the hall from Lillian and Earl for several years at Park Glen. we loved them both and had many visits with them in the Community Room downstairs.
Lillian was a kind and caring lovely lady, Rest in Peace Lillian.
Marian Steele