February 20, 2020 – Hartford, WI –Marcella “Sally” L. Reabe, 94, of Hartford, passed away at home surrounded by her family on Wednesday, February 19, 2020. She was born on August 7, 1925 in Williamstown, WI to parents Arnold and Mabel (Fink) Franke. Sally was united in marriage on October 15, 1949 to Norbert Reabe at the St. Kilian Parsonage. She worked at Natural Casing Company for fifteen years and retired from Power Products. Sally enjoyed her and Norbert’s many trips up north, going fishing and playing cards.
Marcella is survived by brother, Vernon (Jean) Franke of Juneau; brother-in-law Raymond Roll of Horicon, David (Barbara) Reabe of Oshkosh; special nieces, Gale (David) Groth of Lomira, Sara Schultz of Hartford and Judy Rose of Fond du Lac; also survived by many nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. Sally is preceded in death by her husband, Norbert; two brothers, Victor (Jeanette) Franke and Vilas Franke; five sisters, Anita (Elroy) Thrun, Gladys (Raymond) Heintz, Eldine Roll, Delores (Stub) Weber and Millie (Digger) De Groot; brothers-in-law, Wallace (Mary Lou) Reabe, Harry (Gertha) Reabe and Clarence (Bernice) Reabe.
Funeral Services for Sally will be held at Peace Lutheran Church, 1001 Center St., Hartford on Saturday, February 29 at 3 p.m. with Rev. Aaron Steinbrenner presiding. Visitation at the Church for family and friends from 1 p.m. until time of service. Committal on Monday, March 2 at St. Kilian Catholic Church Cemetery at 10 a.m.
Memorials are appreciated to the donor’s choice. The family would like to thank Season’s Hospice and the Pastors at Peace Lutheran Church for all of their care and support.
