Ginger L. Korslin

Ginger L. Korslin, age 85, passed away on Friday, October 2, 2026, at Aspirus Rapids Hospital. She was born on November 19, 1940, in Barrington, Illinois, the daughter of Max and Clara (Nelson) Basler. Ginger met and married the love of her life George Korslin on October 15, 1960.

In her early years, Ginger worked in various places as a laborer while raising her family. She and George owned and operated the Little Bear Café in Pittsville, from 1983-1997. After selling the café, as she later worked as a cashier at Ho-Chunk Nekoosa and at the gatehouse for the Rapids West Side compost site. Ginger loved to stay busy, but her greatest joy was always her family, especially her grandchildren. She made every effort to attend as many of their activities and events as possible. She enjoyed many hobbies, including birdwatching, cooking, baking, gardening, and canning. When she was relaxing at home, she loved listening to the scanner and cheering on her favorite team, the Milwaukee Brewers. Ginger never met a stranger and loved talking with anyone she encountered. Above all, Ginger will be remembered as a God-fearing, Spirit-filled, and vivacious woman.

She will be deeply missed by all her family and many friends, including her children; Kari (Kevin) Haverfield, Kevin (Vivian) Korslin, Kelly (Oliver) Prince, and Sabrina (Chris) Vaughan; her grandchildren, Kraig (Stephanie) Haverfield, Ryan (Brittnay) Korslin, Keith (Jessica) Haverfield, Dallas (Per) Wolfisberg, Aubrey (Jake) Wittig, Dillon (Maria) Oates, Kiera Yadlosky and Marissa Yadlosky; great grandchildren, Lilly Korslin, Alexis Haverfield, Harper Korslin, Koralynn Haverfield, Avery Haverfield, Emersen Wittig, Sterling Haverfield, Greysen Wittig, Elijah Oates, Axton Haverfield, Taya Oates, Warren Wolfisberg and Sofia Wolfisberg. She is further survived by her brothers, Wayne (Susan) Basler and Wally (Wanda) Basler; sisters, Marcia Ortscheid and Holly Fluno. She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband, George in 2007, her sister, Maxine LeMieux, her brother, Bill Basler and by her brother-in-law, Charles Fluno.

Memorial Services will be held on Thursday, October 8, 2026, at 12:00 noon at Christian Life Fellowship in Port Edwards. Visitation will be from 10:00 a.m. until the time of the service at the church. Burial will take place at a later date.

Herman-Taylor Funeral Home is honored to assist the family.