Muriel L. Derrie Obituary (1925

Muriel L. Derrie, age 95, of Wisconsin Rapids, passed away Sunday, March 7, 2021 at Wellington Place in Biron. Services will be at 11:00 A.M. on Saturday, March 13, 2021 at Herman-Taylor Funeral Home in Wisconsin Rapids. Visitation for relatives and friends will be from 9:00 A.M. until the time of services on Saturday at the funeral home. Burial will be at a later date at Restlawn Memorial Park Cemetery. Muriel was born March 20, 1925 in Ishpeming, Michigan to Harold and Sylvia (Bergeson) Jenkin. She married Robert L. Derrie on December 28, 1943 in Marquette, Michigan. He preceded her in death on January 25, 1996. Muriel was an active volunteer at the Central Wisconsin Veterans Home at King with her friend Margaret Olson. She enjoyed playing bingo, latch hook, and watching her favorite soap operas. She loved being a grandma and great grandma. Muriel is survived by two sons: Chris (Barb) Derrie and Mike (Lynn) Derrie of Wisconsin Rapids; daughter, Kim (Bob) Whalen of Henderson, Nevada; grandchildren: Jonathan Derrie, Mark Derrie, Justin Derrie (Kristin), Elizabeth (Jason) King, Tom (Sarah) Derrie, Erin Derrie, Amanda Bentz, and Katrina (Phil) Strosina; 10 great-grandchildren; two great-great-grandchildren (with one on the way); sisters: Lorraine Grode of Port Edwards, and Christine (John) Harper and Sue Seidel of Wisconsin Rapids; and sister-in-law, Lois Jenkin of Wisconsin Rapids. She is preceded in death by her parents; husband Robert; son, Robert L. Derrie Jr.; brothers: Jack Jenkin, Joe Jenkin, and Robert Jenkin; sister, Judy Wilke; and brothers-in-law: Joe Grode and Carl Seidel. Herman-Taylor Funeral Home, Wisconsin Rapids, is honored to be assisting the Derrie family. Online condolences may be expressed at www.hermantaylorfuneralhome.com. The family would like to thank the staff at Wellington Place and the staff of St. Croix Hospice (especially nurse Cindy) for the excellent care they provided.