Mavis M. Gaedtke, 89, died Wednesday, Aug. 16, 2017. She succumbed to complications from Parkinson’s and Alzheimer’s disease.

She was married to Donald Gaedtke for 63 years before his death.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Donald Gaedtke; parents, Edward and Nellie (Gunderson) Brocker; three sisters; three brothers; and two infant boys.

She is survived by her daughters, Robin Daley Burke and Jeanne Waterson; and two granddaughters, Anna Strong and Tami Waterson; a great-granddaughter, Carmen Halverson; one brother, Frank Brocker; and nieces and nephews.

Mrs. Gaedtke was born May 1, 1928, in Elderon. She often told tales of walking to school and playing with her Native American friends and neighbors. She grew up on a farm and watched her siblings milk the cows. As one of the younger children, she found comfort playing with her pet chicken, pushing it in a stroller.

One of her first jobs was a secretarial positon at Point Sporting Goods. While there, she met salesman Donald Gaedtke. They were married Aug. 30, 1952.

Mrs. Gaedtke also worked as an administrative secretary for the Stevens Point Housing Authority, University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point and Idea Associates.

She enjoyed traveling, bridge and had a love for gardening; she won several blue ribbons through her garden club. She was also a member of Trinity Lutheran Church.

Visitation will be 10 to 11 a.m. Wednesday, Aug. 23, 2017, with a memorial service at 11 a..m. at Trinity Lutheran Church. A luncheon will follow. A private family burial will be held in Forest Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Alzheimer’s Association. Online condolences may be made at www.bostonfuneralhome.net.