Lois "Ann" Casler

Lois "Ann" Casler, 74, of Grantsburg formerly of Minong, Wis., passed away Thursday, June 21, 2012, at Heritage Manor Nursing Home in Rice Lake, Wis.

Ann was born April 14, 1938 in Minong, Wis. to the late Joseph Levi and Elva Frances (Pierce) Richards.

Ann married Jerry W. Casler in Solon Springs on September 5, 1959, they enjoyed 37 years together. He preceded her in death on December 18, 1996.

She liked to crochet, caring for her indoor plants, bird watching, collecting light house figurines, taking pictures of old barns and silos, and traveling throughout the United States site seeing. Ann loved spending time with her family. She was a member of the American Legion Auxiliary, and volunteered with the Department of the Burnett County Unit on Aging.

Among those who survive and gratefully shared her life are her four children, Mark (Tammy) Casler of Minong, Wis., Gordon Casler of Spooner, Wis., Michelle (Donald) Knauber of Mountain Home, Idaho, Jacqueline Casler of Spooner, Wis.; six grandchildren; four great grandchildren; one sister, Muriel Vig of Minong, Wis.; two sister-in-laws, Jean Richards of Minong, Wis. and Judy (Don) Hills of Rice Lake, Wis.; several nieces and nephews.

She is preceded in death by two brothers, Larry and Jack (John) Richards.

Visitation will be one hour prior to the funeral services which will be at 11 a.m., Wednesday, June 27 at the Wesleyan River Church in Minong, Wis. Rev. Ben Kidder will officiate. Burial will be in the Greenwood Cemetery in Minong, Wis.

Arrangements have been entrusted to the Brown Funeral Home and Cremation Services of Solon Springs. Online condolences may be shared at www.brownfuneralhome.net

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