Lloyd O. Ennett

Lloyd Ennett of Wisconsin Rapids passed away peacefully on Monday, October 12, 2026, at Aspirus Hospital in Wausau, WI at the age of 87.

The funeral will be held on Tuesday, October 20, 2026 at 12:00 p.m. at Faith Reformed Church in Wisconsin Rapids. Pastor Andy Lickel will officiate. Visitation will be from 10:00 a.m. until the time of service at the church. A private burial service will be held at a later date at Restlawn Memorial Park Cemetery in Wisconsin Rapids.

Lloyd was born on February 28, 1939, and married Lynda (Pierce) Ennett on July 19, 1958. He worked for Consolidated Papers, Biron Mill (Stock Prep Department), for 43 years and upon retirement in 2000, enjoyed hobbies of woodworking and gardening. He often helped out at Wunrow’s Greenhouse, delivering flowers or assisting in other ways. He loved watching and feeding birds, and tending his beautiful flowers. He looked forward to the annual family vacations up north for fishing, boating, grilling, eating, playing games, and telling stories. He was an avid Packers, Brewers, and Badgers fan, faithful in his air-chair coaching duties. He was overjoyed when his oldest grandson, Dylan, was born on his birthday. He was a caring husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather. He served his country in the National Guard. He was a member of Faith Reformed Church for his entire life, and served as Deacon many times. He would lend a helping hand wherever needed. He loved to play with his cats, and will be missed by both Abby and Ginger.

Lloyd is survived by his wife of 68 years, Lynda Ennett of Wisconsin Rapids; children Donna (Jere) Dewitt, Larry (Cheryl) Ennett, Jerry (Molly) Ennett, Kevin (Terri) Ennett; grandchildren Dylan Dewitt (Christopher Marsh), Kyle (Brooke) Dewitt, Lauren (Mitch) Carlson, Natalie Ennett, Sam Ennett (Amy Hanson), Ellen (Kyle) Stumo, Josh Ennett; great grandchildren Henry and Graham Dewitt, Liam, Logan and Madeline Carlson, Hannah and Zoe Ennett,; sisters Joyce (Kenny) Minch, Sharon Koch, sisters-in-law Ona Joling, Geraldine Pierce, Paula Pierce, as well as many nieces and nephews.
Lloyd was preceded in death by his parents, parents-in-law, brother Norman Ennett, brothers-in-law Dale Koch, Harvey Pierce, Clarence Pierce, Roger Pierce, Laurence Joling, James Zurfluh and sisters-in-law, Phyllis Ennett, Norma Zurfluh, Naomi Pierce, and grandson Matthew Ennett.

“I have fought a good fight, I have finished my course, I have kept the faith” – 2 Timothy 4:7

The family wishes to thank neighbors and the compassionate staff at Aspirus Hospitals for their wonderful care.

Memorials may be designated to Faith Reformed Church, Wisconsin Rapids, Love INC (In the Name of Christ) of South Wood County, or South Wood County Humane Society, Wisconsin Rapids.

Herman Taylor Funeral Home is assisting the family.