Theresa Kirst Obituary
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She was a faith filled woman who possessed strength, grace and joy even as she went into her final moments laughing and singing and enjoying each day.
She was born on April 23, 1936 in Random Lake, WI, a daughter of the late Ivo and Martha (Hansen) Thomas.
Theresa attended grade school at St. Mary's Catholic School and Random Lake High School. She was the big sister to six brothers. Not a week went by where she didn't speak of her brothers. She loved them all dearly.
On June 18, 1955, she married Eugene Kirst in Random Lake. Eugene preceded her in death on March 19, 2018.
In her younger years, Theresa worked at Allen Edmonds Shoe Factory until her and Eugene moved to Fremont where they owned and operated Gene's Resort fulfilling their dream. After retiring from the resort, they moved to New London and continued to live along the Wolf River, where they both spent many years enjoying life. They also enjoyed numerous camping trips including one month long camping trip to Alaska. From New London they moved back to the area, settling in Plymouth to be near family.
Theresa enjoyed camping, boating, cooking, knitting, crocheting, tatting, doing volunteer work and doting on her dogs and cat. She always strived to learn new things. Theresa was an active member of St. John the Baptist Catholic Church in Plymouth.
Survivors include her daughter, Janet (Jeff) Liermann of Fredonia; daughter-in-law, Linda Kirst of Plymouth; grandsons, Rev. Brian (Abigail) Liermann of Woodruff, Dan (Kimberly) Liermann of Campbellsport, and Andrew (Codie) Liermann of Wauwatosa; great-grandchildren, Evelyn, David and Benjamin Liermann of Woodruff and Jacob Liermann of Campbellsport; brothers, David (Theresa) Thomas, Harry Thomas, Joseph (Annie)Thomas all of Random Lake; brother-in-law, Robert (Mary Jane) Kirst of Kewaskum; sisters-in-law, Ruth Thomas of Plymouth, Helen Sanem of Milwaukee, Diana (Dan) Ecke of Marion; and many nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.
She was preceded in death by her husband Eugene; parents Ivo and Martha; son, Roy Kirst; brothers, Paul Thomas, Carl Thomas, Donald (Diann) Thomas; brothers and sisters-in-laws: Joe (Hazel) Kirst, Marleene Thomas, Marie (Vernon) Fay, and George (Rita) Kirst.
Private Family Graveside Services will be held at St. Rose of Lima Cemetery in Fredonia.
In lieu of flowers, memorials are suggested for Rock of Ages Lutheran Church in memory of Theresa and can be mailed to 10441 WI-70, Minocqua, WI 54548.
The Suchon Funeral Home is assisting the family. For online condolences, please visit www.suchonfh.com.
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