Audrey J. Ziehme, 80, of Eau Claire, died Wednesday, January 1, 2014, at Mayo Clinic Hospital, St. Mary's Campus in Rochester after a courageous battle with cancer. She was born on April 12, 1933, in Eau Claire, to Arthur and Shirley (Hodges) Evans. She was raised in Eau Claire and in the Town of Seymour. Audrey married Dale Ziehme on November 5, 1954 and together they raised three children, Dennis, Barry and Brenda. Audrey had been employed at Webster Candy, Luther Hospital, London Square Mall and Fazoli's. She enjoyed old-time music, dancing, her 30 year membership with Women of the Moose and baking cookies and rolls for her family and friends. She had a love of people and joking with them. Survivors include her three children, Dennis, Barry amd Brenda Ziehme all of Eau Claire; three sisters, Barbara (George) Lewis of Eau Claire, Carol (Dan Haas) Mathews of Foster, and Beatrice (Charles) Popple of Waukesha; one brother, David (Holly) Stavnaw of Chippewa Falls; one sister-in-law, Illa Evans of Bloomer; two brothers-in-law, Raymond and Lawrence (Deyon) Ziehme; two step-sisters, Marilyn Stavnaw and Beverley (Frank) Horn; and special friend, Shirley Brindle. She was preceded in death by her parents; step-father, Martin Stavnaw; husband, Dale; two brothers, Michael and Duane "Tim" Evans; two sisters-in-law, Eve Ziehme and Irene (Chester) Fritz; and one brother-in-law, Lyle (Ardelle) Ziehme. A memorial service will be held at 11a.m. on Tuesday, January 7, 2014, at Lake Street United Methodist Church, 337 Lake Street in Eau Claire with Rev. Jen Barnet officiating. Visitation will begin one hour prior to the service on Tuesday at the church. Burial will follow at Rest Haven Gardens Cemetery, Town of Washington.
Service Information
Cemetery
Rest Haven Cemetery
5750 Old Town Hall Road
Eau Claire WI 54701
Visitation
Tuesday, January 7 2014
10:00 AM
Lake Street United Methodist Church
337 Lake Street
Eau Claire WI 54703
Memorial Service
Tuesday, January 7 2014
11:00 AM
Lake Street United Methodist Church
337 Lake Street
Eau Claire WI 54703
