Arvilla Berens

Arvilla (Gresens) Berens, age 92, was called to be with her Heavenly Father on Saturday, March 19, 2022 at home with her family by her side.

Arvilla was born on January 14, 1930 in Marathon to the late Robert and Elenore (Plautz) Gresens.

On October 7, 1950 on her parents 39th wedding anniversary, she married the love of her life, James Berens at St. Matthew Lutheran Church.  He preceded her in death on August 22, 2013.

Arvilla is survived by her sons Mike (Julie Wichman) Berens of Rib Mountain and Steve (Connie) Berens of Orlando, Florida; daughter-in-law, Mary Berens; grandchildren Cody, Drew, Elizabeth “Libby” Berens all of Wausau, Ashley (John) Arnette of Georgia, and Shana (Brent) Radant Duffy and great grandchildren Addicyn and Jax, Zachary, Katelyn and Emily and Trianna Roze.

Besides her parents and husband, she is preceded in death by her son Andy Berens, daughter-in-law Diane Berens, and brothers Harry (Helen) Gresens, Walter (Violet) Gresens, Alfred (Irma) Gresens, and Wilmer (Georgette) Gresens and infant brother Alvin Gresens.

Funeral Service will be held at 11:00 AM on Friday, April 1, 2022 at St. Mark Lutheran Church, 600 Stevens Dr., Wausau.  The Rev. Eric Hauan will officiate.  Visitation will take place from 9:00 AM until the time of services at the church on Friday.  Burial will take place at St. Matthew Lutheran Cemetery in Marathon City.