Mickie Kratchmer, age 92, a resident of Spooner, died at her home, surrounded by family, on Tuesday, March 1, 2022.

Marguerite “Mickie” Kratchmer was born on December 13, 1929, in Charles City, Iowa to parents William and Ida (Feltman) Love.

She was raised and attended school in Charles City, and on October 7, 1951, she was united in marriage to Merlin Kratchmer at “The Little Brown Church” in Nashua, Iowa. The couple worked the family farm for 27 years near Shell Rock, Iowa, before moving to Spooner in 1976. After moving to Spooner, Mickie worked as a waitress at the Coffee Cup Café (now Riverstreet) and also at Pair-O-Lakes. She also worked at Streseau Labs for approximately 10 years. Mickie enjoyed having her hair done at Kay Lynns every Thursday, knitting, crocheting, and making homemade candy for Christmas, which she started right after Halloween. Mickie was an active member of Trinity Lutheran Church in Spooner, and the couple enjoyed dancing at Pair-O-Lakes and Twin Oaks, traveling, and stopping at Flea Markets.

Mickie is survived by her children: Cheryle (Vernon) Whitney, Allen Kratchmer, Jo (Gerald) Siewert, Patricia (Randy) Herriges, Betty (Michael) Mills, and Craig (Brenda) Kratchmer, 17 grandchildren, 22 great grandchildren, and many great, great grandchildren.

Mickie is preceded in death by her husband Merlin and daughter Vicki.

A private family service will be held at the Spooner Funeral Home with Vicar Daniel Shimon officiating. Interment will be held at the Northern Wisconsin Veterans Memorial Cemetery where she will join her husband Merlin.

Last Update: Mar 05, 2022 10:59 am CST