Ginny Marten, age 76, of Barron, passed away on Monday, January 24, 2022 at Pioneer Health and Rehab in Prairie Farm.

Ginny (Virginia) was born September 10, 1945, to Harry and Margaret (Loomans) Vruwink in Rice Lake.

She was raised and attended school in Barron. She earned a degree in Home Economics from UW-Stout.

She married Curt Marten on August 21, 1965, at the First Methodist Church. Their loving partnership lasted for over 56 years.

Family, faith, and fun were constants in her life. She loved being a wife, mother, and grandmother, excelling at all. Ginny always had a beautiful smile upon her face and was open to having fun, often drawing others in. A multitude of laughs and good times will be remembered by her family, many friends and community members.

She was artistic by nature; whether it was in 4-H, art classes, designing her home, or any number of projects, Ginny expressed her style in a variety of creative ways.

Surviving are her husband, Curt; daughters, Amy (Steve) Skoug and Kris (Eric) Skoug; grandchildren, Jennie and Nathan Skoug; siblings, Dave (Linda) Vruwink and Bob (Joan) Vruwink; and several nephews, nieces, and cousins.

She was preceded in death by her parents, her in-laws and several uncles and aunts.

Services for Ginny were held January 27 at Rausch Steel Funeral Home and at First Lutheran Church in Barron the following day.

Ginny’s family would like to extend their gratitude to Pioneer Health and Rehab and to St. Croix Hospice for the exceptional care they provided to her, and the support afforded to them.

Arrangements were handled by Rausch and Steel Funeral Home in Barron.

Last Update: Jan 31, 2022 11:41 am CST