Marti Y. Schiestle

Marlynn Yvonne Schiestle born on December 26, 1947, in Wisconsin Rapids, WI, embraced the world with her brilliant smile, infectious laughter, and a heart full of compassion. With a twinkle in her eye, she saw the beauty in every moment and pursued life with an unwavering spirit. Marti's devotion to her family, her genuine care for others, and her remarkable resilience will forever be revered by all who were fortunate to have known her.

For many years, Marti dedicated herself to a career at Shopko Optical and later at St. Paul's Lutheran School and Daycare. Her dedication to her work was evident in the countless lives she touched. Known affectionately as "Grandma Marti" at the daycare, she poured her heart into nurturing the young minds entrusted to her. She cherished her role as a grandmother, not just in her family, but within her community, creating a nurturing environment that fostered love and growth. Her most significant achievement, however, was the close-knit family she nurtured and loved endlessly. Marti's greatest joy was spending time with her family, especially her grandson, Danny, whom she helped raise with immense love and dedication.

Marti is survived by her sons, Trent (Rachelle) Schiestle, and Jason Schiestle; her grandson, Danny Schiestle; her sister, Charlene Weiss and sisters-in-law, Beverly Albertson, Eileen Stropes and Kay Berg. She was preceded in death by her husband, Daniel Schiestle and her parents, Gordon and Doris Berg; her brother, Gary Berg; and her brothers-in-law, Herbert Weiss, Larry (Bernice) Schiestle, Peter (Shirley) Villalpando, and Robert Albertson. Her father and mother-in-law Walter and Eva Schiestle.

A special thank you is extended to the staffs of The Waterford Assisted Living and Aspirus Hospice for their unwavering care and support.

A visitation will be held on Saturday, February 21, 2026, at Herman-Taylor Funeral Home & Cremation Center, 2201 Chestnut Street, Wisconsin Rapids, Wisconsin, at 9:00 am CST. The funeral service will follow at the same location at 11:00 am CST. entombment will be at a later date at Forest Hill Cemetery Mausoleum

We encourage those who knew and loved Marti to share their memories and upload photos to her memorial page. Your stories and pictures will serve as a tribute to Marti's beautiful life, reminding us of the love she shared, the lives she touched, and the legacy she leaves behind.