Violet D. Yeager

Violet D. Yeager, 85, of Rib Lake died on Friday, December 17th, at Aspirus Hospital, Medford, WI. She was born on August 16, 1936, to Charles and Adela Spillner in Medford WI and attended Medford area schools. She married Christian Theodore Neubauer and they later divorced. Their children included Theodore Neubauer, Harriet Pautz (Dan Ludwig), Robert & Kathy Neubauer, Theresa & Charles Zassenhaus, Paul & Cathy Neubauer, Alan Neubauer, Joan & Pete Faber. She was blessed with 5 grandchildren: Jay Neubauer, Dale & Andrea Neubauer, Jason Neubauer, Heather & Jesse Faude, Jake & Paige Faber and 6 great grandchildren. She later remarried William Yeager in 1973, and he preceded her in death in 2005. She took on the role of stepmother to Robert & Debra Yeager, James & Faye Yeager, Donald & Debra Yeager, Wade Yeager, Gordon (Kate) Yeager, Valerie & Wade Haynes, Bill Yeager (Sharon Vanderwyst). Blessed with numerous grandchildren and great grandchildren through her 2nd marriage. Violet's Visitation will be on Thursday, December 23, 2021, starting at 10 AM at The Good Shepherd Catholic Church in Rib Lake, WI. Mass will immediately follow Visitation. A Celebration of Life will be held at a later date. Violet has one surviving Twin Sister, Viola Downing and deceased brothers Marvin Spillner, Ed Spillner, and William Spillner and her parents. Violet was a very soft spoken gal, she loved to fish, she made delicious pies plus the favorite Blueberry Cheesecake at Christmas time. She made sure whomever showed up at meal time was fed, she loved to go bumming in her car. She knitted and crocheted blankets and went to Polka Dances and danced with her sister and family. She will be greatly missed by her family Taylor-Stine Funeral Home & Cremation Services, Merrill, is assisting the family. Online condolences may be made at www.taylorstinefuneralhome.com