Leona Wang

Visitation for Leona will be Thursday, March 22 from 11 a.m. until 1 p.m. at Zion Lutheran Church, Woodville.  Funeral service will be at 2 p.m. at Zion.  A luncheon will be served from noon until 1:30 prior to the service in the Zion Lutheran Fellowhsip Hall.

Leona Grace Wang, age 83, of Woodville, WI, passed away peacefully Sunday, March 18, 2012 at her niece's home in Eau Galle Township, St. Croix County.  Leona was born May 31, 1928, the daughter of Benjamin and Grace (Jackman) Gedatus, in Gilman Township, Pierce County.  She graduated The Class of 1946.
Leona was united in marriage to Virgil "Bill" Wang on October 4, 1952 in Menomonie, WI with her brother Wayburn and wife Elizabeth by her side.  Leona and Bill farmed for several years.  Bill worked for St. Croix County Hwy Dept. and Leona took pride in milking her cows and harvesting crops.  Her mother Grace made her home with them for 16 years.  Her nieces and nephews were her children.
She loved the farm life and helping others in need.  She enjoyed watching the birds and geese as they flew by her home.  Polka music and dancing brought joy to her life.  Her bible study group at Zion Lutheran Church became part of her family along with Pastor Keith.
Leona moved to Woodville in 2005, from her home of 53 years, and finally had a garage for her prized Oldsmobile.  She shared numerous cups of coffee with her neighbors and friends.  She enjoyed watching the neighborhood children at play and loved the sound of their laughter.
In 2004, Leona was diagnosed with cancer.  In 2012, her faith never yielding, she moved home with her niece, Lori Holldorf.  Leona was a one-of-a-kind care-giver.  She was a gracious, honest and loving lady who was so proud of her family.  She is loved by all who knew her.
Preceding her in death were parents,  Benjamin and Grace (Jackman) Gedatus; husband Virgil "Bill" Wang; three brothers: William, Wayburn, and Virgil Gedatus; brothers-in-law: Leonard Gunderson and LeRoy Campbell; sister-in-law Elizabeth Gedatus.
Survivors include two sisters, Lenore Gunderson and Nancy Campbell of Woodville; sister-in-law Lucille Gedatus of Wilson, WI; and many nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.
Visitation for Leona was held on Thursday, March 22, 2012 from 11-1:00 p.m. at Zion Lurtheran Church.  Lunch was provided from 12-1:30 p.m. by Ruth Hurtgen.  Funeral service followed at 2 p.m. with Pastor Keith Anderson officiating.  Coffee was provided by the ladies of the church after the ceremony.  Organist was Judy Albrightson with special music provided by Bob Hovde.  Burial took place at Sunset Memorial Cemetery, Woodville.  Honorary bearers were Tom Gedatus, Tim Holldorf, Steve and Mike Gedatus, and Jeff and Ben Campbell.  Pall bearers were Dick Gedatus, Randy Gunderson, Elden and Caleb Holldorf, Ronnie Lewczyk, and Ethan Ash.