Obituary of Mary Alice Schreiber

Mary A. Schreiber, age 68, of Athens, passed away unexpectedly on Monday, January 10, 2022 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital.

Her Memorial Service will be held at 11AM on Saturday, January 15, 2022 at Trinity Lutheran Church in Athens with Rev. Mark Schwalenberg officiating. Committal services will be held privately at a later time. Family and friends are invited to gather at the church on Saturday from 10AM until time of service.

Mary was born on March 16, 1953 in Stevens Point; the daughter of Lawrence and Bertha (Rolff) Schreiber. She graduated from Westfield High School and then went on to earn her bachelor’s degree from UW-Stevens Point.

She was a member of Trinity Lutheran Church in Athens also serving as the organist for church.

Her hobbies included cooking and baking. With skilled and patient hands, Mary crafted, crocheted, knitted  and sewed beautiful and one-of-a-kind pieces. She would also take part in playing her flute in the old timer’s band on the square in Athens every Friday night.

She is survived by her three siblings: Peter (Marge Garbisch) Schreiber of Granton, Wisc., Helen Schreiber of Athens, Wisc. and John (Carol) Schreiber of Coopersville, Mich. as well as many nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.

Mary was preceded in death by her parents, Lawrence and Bertha Schreiber; a sister, Margaret Scott and a sister-in-law, Kathy Schreiber.

Her arrangements are under the care of Life Tributes Funeral Home-Spencer. Please visit www.lifetributesfuneralhome.com to share thoughts and condolences.