Mae Wierschem

Mae Ferne Wierschem, age 95, of Danbury, passed away Friday evening, January 3, 2014. She was born May 18, 1918, daughter of the late William and Amelia (Baker) Horn. Mae moved with her family to the area from Missouri in 1932. Following graduation from high school, she became a student of art instruction. Mae married Leroy Wierschem in February of 1950 at the United Methodist Church in Danbury. He passed away in November of 1974. Mae was a long-time member of the United Methodist Church in Danbury and taught Sunday School classes for many years. In her early adult years, she was a volunteer art instructor at the Danbury Elementary School. Over the years, Mae volunteered to help at numerous community events, was a Cub Scout Leader, and was a member of the Swiss Miss Homemakers. She greatly enjoyed baking and was well known for her raised donuts. Mae was a true artist and loved to paint in acrylics and water color. She also enjoyed hunting, fishing, and gardening. Surviving are a son and daughter-in-law, Steve and Ginny Wierschem; and a granddaughter, Jennifer Gates. Mae was also preceded in death by a grandson, Nathan Wierschem; two brothers, Ralph Horn and Fred Horn; and a sister, Edith Horn. Honoring Mae’s wishes, services are private, and have been entrusted to Swedberg-Taylor Funeral Home, Webster. Online condolences may be expressed at www.swedberg-taylor.com. In Lieu of flowers, memorials are appreciated for the Blacksmith Shop at Forts Folle Avoine Historical Park, 8500 County Road U, Danbury, WI 54830 (Operated by the Burnett County Historical Society.)