Betty Marciniak

Betty Jane Marciniak was a caring wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, aunt and friend to many. She left this world on August 13, 2022 at age 88. Betty was born on November 9, 1933 to the late John and Grace Strasser (Jones) in Antigo, WI. On November 15, 1952 she was united in marriage to Hyacinth (Jack) Marciniak at St. Hyacinth's Catholic Church Rectory in Antigo, WI. Betty resided the past eight years at Applegate Terrace Assisted Living in Wausau, WI. Previously, Betty and Jack built their retirement home on their land in the Town of Rolling (Antigo), WI that had been in the Marciniak family for generations. Prior to retirement, the military offered many opportunities to live in various cities across the US with Fort Wainwright, Alaska being their favorite. Betty had aspired to be a nurse but made the decision early on to stay at home and raise her three children while at the same time being a devout military wife. Her volunteering skills shined while offering her time and dedication to her children's cub scout and girl scout activities throughout their younger years. Recently, Betty served on the residence council representing the residents of Applegate Terrace. She offered numerous suggestions for quality of living and food services improvements. Betty and Jack loved to travel, venturing through many provinces of Canada, Poland, Alaska, and Hawaii being some of their favorite destinations. She loved spending time with family, playing scrabble, doing crossword puzzles, reading, and listening to polka music. Betty is known as "Bingo Betty" at Applegate. At family get togethers, Betty was known to belt out a yodel or two, a rare talent many were not aware she had. She loved being the life of the party! Survivors include one son, Mike (Jane) Marciniak of Wausau, two daughters, Lori (Dan) Lavalle of Appleton, Vicki (Tom) Bellmore of Appleton; 4 grandchildren, Ryan (Anna) Marciniak of Wausau, Paul Marciniak of Wausau, Neil (Olivia) of Denver, CO, Jason (Ellen) Bellmore of Hubert, NC; 8 great-grandchildren, Michael, Nadia, Elizabeth, Ean, Elexa, Griffin, Wells and Grace; 4 step-grandchildren, Brenda (Bill) Schumacher of Wausau, Dana (Greg) Scott of Oklahoma City, OK, Beau Bostwick of Biloxi, MS, Geoff (Megan) Bostwick of Englewood, FL, and 7 step-great grandchildren; and numerous nieces and nephews. Betty was preceded in death by her husband, Hyacinth (Jack) Marciniak (2016), grandson, Garret Bellmore (2020), brothers and spouses, Leland and Norma Strasser, Edgar and Gladys Strasser, nephews Dan Strasser and Gary Strasser. Visitation and service will be from 12:00 PM to 2:00 PM at Strasser-Roller Funeral Home Saturday, August 20, 2022. A funeral service will follow the visitation at the funeral home at 2:00 PM with Father Chito officiating. Interment will be at Aniwa Catholic Cemetery. Light hors d'oeuvres and beverages will be provided at the funeral home prior to service. In lieu of flowers, a memorial will be set up for the construction of a gazebo/garden area for the residents at Applegate Terrace. Funds will also be directed to Raptor Education Group (REGI), N2160 W. Rollwood Rd, Antigo, WI 54409. The family extends a special thank you to the staff and friends at Applegate Terrace, the most dedicated and compassionate nurse, Chris Erdman at Wausau Manor, Jane Dolan, APNP and Aspirus Hospice Services, Cathe and Hope for their loving care.