Betty J. (Mrdutt) Wisemiller, age 86, of Boyceville, WI, peacefully passed into the arms of her Heavenly Father on Friday, December 27, at Our House Assisted Living in Menomonie, WI.
She was born January 31, 1938, in Chicago, IL, to Joseph and Irene (Halama) Mrdutt. As a young girl, Betty’s family moved to the Boyceville, WI area, where she graduated from Boyceville High School in 1956. After graduation, she worked in the office for Hedlund Manufacturing in Boyceville.
Betty married Arlen Wisemiller on August 15, 1959, at Holy Trinity Lutheran Church in Boyceville. They built a house south of Boyceville and eventually started farming. While Arlen continued hauling milk, Betty stayed home with their five children and occasionally drove the milk truck as well. Later, they purchased Boyceville Oil Company, where Betty kept the books. After they sold that business, she worked for many years as a waitress at the Downing Cafe. She enjoyed her customers and was a perfectionist when it came to food and service.
Betty was a lifelong member of Holy Trinity Lutheran Church. Faith and family were always her top priorities. She enjoyed attending her children’s, grandchildren’s, and great-grandchildren’s events. Not known for “holding back,” they always knew she was there! Betty was known for her awesome Slovak cooking and baking, a skill she passed to her granddaughters and grandsons! She was active as a 4-H general leader and was a member of the Dunn County Homemakers. She and Arlen spent time at their lakeside trailer in Cumberland. Most Sunday afternoons, they could be found on a drive with their dogs, which usually ended with a pizza supper by the lake.
Betty is survived by:
Daughter, Lori (John) Bekkum of Colfax, WI, and their children Casey (Samantha) Bekkum, son William; Blake (Katelyn) Erickson, children Keegan, Easton, and a granddaughter expected in February; Jacob Erickson (Leigha Prudlow) and their baby expected in June; Nikolus Bekkum.
Son, Randy (Brenda) Wisemiller of Billings, MO and their son Zachary (Wreatha) Wisemiller, son William.
Son, Christopher (Lynette) Wisemiller of Boyceville and their children Lindsay (Scott) Wroblewski, daughters Hattie and Cora; Heather Wisemiller, son Louis; Travis (Katie) Glaser, children Tennlee, Owen, and Navvy. Eric (Ashlee) Wisemiller, children Dane, Isla, and Lily; Ashley Glaser (Jason Wirth); Danielle Schindele (Andrew Stocker).
Son, Timothy (Penny) Wisemiller of Amboy, IL and their children Jessica (George) Story, sons, Riley and Jonas; son, D.J. Ward.
Daughter, Bethany Novotney (Dave Langer); children Shayleigh Novotney (Ty Stecklein), son, Rhyker; son, Noah Novotney.
Sisters-in-law, Mary Jo Mrdutt and Louise (Jim) Sneen; godchildren, Stacey Mrdutt and Jim Mrdutt, many nieces, nephews, other relatives, and friends.
Betty was preceded in death by her husband Arlen; her parents and brother Ronald Mrdutt; in-laws, Lloyd Wisemiller, Clarice and Harry Rubusch; brother-in-law Allen Peterson; grandsons, Joshua and Aaron Wisemiller; great-granddaughter Sophia Wroblewski and son-in-law Michael Erickson.
Visitation will be from 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. on Sunday, January 5, at Olson Funeral Home in Menomonie, WI. Funeral services will be at 11:00 am on January 6, 2025, at Holy Trinity Lutheran Church, N11550 County Road O, Boyceville, WI, with Pastor Michael Penikis officiating. Family and friends are welcome at the church one hour prior to the service on Monday. Burial will be at Tiffany Cemetery in Boyceville.
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