Betty Bartko, age 60, of Meonomonie, Wi. died Friday December 2, 2011 at Luther Hospital (Mayo Clinic Health System-Eau Claire) after a battle with cancer. Visitation will be on Sunday December 11 from 3-6 p.m. at Keehr Funeral Home. Memorial funeral service will be on Monday, December 12, 2011 at 11 a.m. at Wilson Lutheran Church.
Betty Bartko, age 60, of Menomonie, Wisconsin died Friday, December 2, 2011 at Mayo Clinic Health System – Eau Claire after a battle with cancer.
Betty was born December 15, 1950, to John and Vera (Glampe) Bowell in Baldwin, Wisconsin. She grew up in Cady Township where she attended Cady Lane and Cady Wilson Schools. She attended Spring Valley High School and graduated with the Class of 1969.
On August 4, 1972 Betty married Fred Bartko in St. Paul. They were blessed with 2 children: Chad and Amy. They lived in St. Paul for about 4 years and then moved to Menomonie. Betty did day care in her home for a number of years while raising her children. She worked at the hospital in Menomonie for 24 years.
Betty had a variety of hobbies and enjoyed reading and puzzles. She liked to crochet and spend time in her garden growing flowers and enjoying the cardinals. She was also an avid Packer fan. Betty loved spending time with her family, especially their outings at Yellow Lake and at her mother's in Balsam Lake. She spent many hours going to flea markets, going to thrift sales and attending the Cranberry Fest at Warrens, Wisconsin. She always took things in stride and always had a smile.
Preceding her in death were her parents; her brother Bill Bowell; and sister Bonnie Wilk.
Survivors include her husband Fred of Menomonie; 1 son Chad (Katie) Bartko of Spring Valley and their children Ryan and Caleb; and 1 daughter Amy Bartko of Menomonie; 1 brother Charlie (Sharon) Bowell of Knapp; her brothers and sisters-in-law: Deanne Bowell of Wilson; Gerald Wilk of Hudson; Bill Bartko of Menomonie; and Betty (Maynard) Ziehme of Menomonie; many nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.
Visitation will be Sunday, Dec. 11 from 3-6 p.m. at Keehr Funeral Home, Spring Valley. Memorial funeral service will be Monday, December 12, 2011 at 11:00 a.m. at Wilson Lutheran Church, Wilson, Wisconsin with Rev. Douglas Brandt officiating. Burial will be in the church cemetery.
The family wishes to thank the staff at the Cancer Care Center, the 4
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floor nursing staff at the hospital; and to Dr. Nambudiri for their care and concern. Also, a special thank you to Pastor Doug Brandt for his many visits to Betty while she was at home and in the hospital.
Keehr Funeral Home, Spring Valley handled arrangements. www.keehrfuneralhome.com
