Rosemary Antonette Pueschner, 88, Prentice

Rosemary Antonette Pueschner, 88 of Prentice, passed away peacefully at the Aspirus Regency House in
Phillips on May 6 th , 2026. Rosemary was the daughter of Estelle & Stanley Bafia who preceded her in death.
She spent the early years of her life helping her grandparents John & Mary Kurek run the family farm on
Wellington Lake in Rib Lake, WI. She was united in marriage to the love of her life Gerald Ernest Pueschner
from Medford on August 23 rd , 1958. They both wanted to raise a family and to have 4 children, which was
their dream scenario with 2 boys first and then 2 girls and that is what happened. James, John, Judy and
Jeanine.
After giving birth to her 4 children, she wanted to work and her husband told her no job unless she found a job
where she could be with her kids. Two weeks later she informed him she had a job as a school bus driver for
the Riverton, Illinois School District, which she did until they moved back home to northern Wisconsin. Then
she worked at Great Northen Cabinetry where she made many friends and eventually retired. She was an
excellent baker & cook always trying and perfecting new recipes. Sewing, knitting, gardening and flowers were
her main hobbies. She taught all her kids how to fish as she caught many Walleyes on Wellington Lake growing
up on the farm. Rosemary was also an active member of the ladies Prentice Puttineers golf club and VFW
ladies Auxiliary.
She is survived in life by her son James (Deborah) Pueschner of Rhinelander, and daughters Judy A. Barr of
Eagle River, and Jeanine (Rick) Wilund of Prentice, Christine Pueschner daughter in law, Winnie, TX (widow of
son John R. Pueschner) sister Mary Ann Yekenewicz of Port Washington WI, and her brother Robert Bafia
Mesa, Arizona, cousins Geraldine Spanbauer of Stetsonville, and John Chojnacki of Westboro. She was a
devoted mother, grandmother & great grandmother blessed with many grandchildren, David, Jontue, Jeremy,
Mary, Ryan, Jake, Hannah, Sydney and her many great grandchildren, Eagan, Whitlee, Jordy, Cason, Lucas,
Mila, Maggie, Peter John, Elisha, and Micah.
She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband Gerald E. Pueschner, her son John R. Pueschner, and
grandson David Pueschner both of Princeton, TX.
Her middle name was Antonette. The name Antonette is a beautiful and meaningful name that is perfect for a
girl who is intelligent, independent, and strong-willed. It is a name that is often associated with beauty, grace,
and femininity, and it is a name that is sure to make a lasting impression on everyone she meets.
Rosemary was loved by all that had the pleasure of knowing her and will be deeply missed and fondly
remembered.
Services will be held on Friday, May 29th at St. John’s Catholic Church, 935 Town St, Prentice, WI. 54556.
Visitation starts at 10:00 AM and funeral service will be at 11:00 AM. Lunch will be served at 1:30 PM at St.
John’s upon return from burial at Lakeview Cemetery in Rib Lake.
As Rosemary dearly loved animals, the family is asking in lieu of any flowers or gifts, to donate in her memory
to Catkins Animal Rescue, N15262 Oak Rd, Park Falls, WI 54552