Ida Unertl

Ida Unertl, 96, was received by the Lord on July 1, 2019, at Matthews of Horicon surrounded by her loving family.

Ida Helen Mayer was born on April 24, 1923, in Rozellville, the daughter of Martin and Anne Katherine (Strauss) Mayer the sixth child of 10 and grew up in Millador.She was united in marriage to George Unertl on May 8, 1940, in Vesper.She and her husband, George, farmed in Dodge County on Wildcat Road and Hochheim Road.

She was a member of St. Theresa Catholic Church in Theresa and a member of the Mayville Senior Center. She was a leader of 4H, participating in the Dodge County Fair. Ida was also a member of the Dodge Co. Farm Bureau, Dodge Farm Bureau Woman of the Year 1983.

In her earlier years, Ida enjoyed raising chicks and selling eggs to local stores, gardening, picking strawberries, and playing cards.

In her later years, she enjoyed going to the casino and traveling. Ida loved spending time with her family.

Ida is survived by her children, Robert (Susie) Unertl of Columbus, Carolyn (Curtis) Mueller of Hustisford, Jerri Frank of Hartford, Joan (Gary) Boser of Allegany, NY, Dan (Marion) Unertl of Hartford, Steve (Donna) Unertl of Theresa, Stan (Monica) Unertl of Theresa, Ginny (Ralph Jr.) McMullen of Horicon, Cliff (Debbie) Unertl of Fond du lac, Scott (Julie) Unertl of Greenwood;  daughters-in-law, Michelle Seerling and Barb Lischka; her sister, Irene Haumschild; 28 grandchildren, 36 greatgrandchildren, five great- great- grandchildren, step-grandchildren, nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.

She was preceded in death by her husband, George in 1980; sons, David, Russell and Randy; granddaughter, Lauren Unertl; three brothers and five sisters.

A visitation for Ida was held on Tuesday, July 9, from 11:30 a.m. until 2 p.m. at St. Theresa Catholic Church in Theresa.

A Mass of Christian Burial began at 2 p.m. at church with Fr. Tom Biersack presiding. Burial followed at St. Theresa Catholic Cemetery in Theresa.

Memorials may be directed to St. Theresa Catholic Church, the American Heart Association, and the American Cancer Society.

A special thank you to Agnesian Hospice, especially Larry Roxbury, who helped us through Mom’s journey and also to Matthews of Horicon, where Mom was for the last five years.

The Koepsell Funeral Home in Mayville served the family. Online condolences may be made at www.koepsellfh.com.