Calista Maresch

Calista M. Maresch, of Waukesha, passed away peacefully on Sunday, November 14, 2010 at Season’s Hospice at the age of 96. She was born on May 21, 1914 in Valley Junction, WI. the daughter of Wilbur and Sophia (Farr) Parker. After graduating from high school she attended and graduated from Methodist Hospital School of Nursing. Later she learned to fly an airplane and achieved her solo wings. On April 26, 1941 she married John A. Maresch. Together, they operated the Towne Inn in Mauston, WI retiring in 1973 after 25 years. She lovingly cared for her father and sister in their final years. Her greatest achievement was the selfless giving of her time to all her family and others.   She was a member of Grace Ev. Lutheran Church in Waukesha. She will be sadly missed by her children: Patricia J. (Donald) McKee of Sarasota, FL, John M. Maresch of Waukesha, Eileen K. Vanden Boom-Mejchar (Richard Mejchar) of Waukesha, and Paul M. (Debbie) Maresch of Mauston, WI; a son-in-law Dale Vanden Boom and a daughter-in-law Sholly Cabanac of Milwaukee. She was the dear grandmother of Wendy Bryan of Milwaukee, Amie (James) Rivest of Sun Prairie, Mark (Sarah) Vanden Boom of Mukwonago, Julie Maresch of Milwaukee, Mary (Matt) Nelson of Greenfield, Jacob Maresch of Mauston and Jordan Maresch of Mauston. She was also the loving great-grandmother of Sarah, Emily, Abby, Ryan, Kate, Lauryn, Caroline and Elias. She is further survived by special loved ones, Richard (Helen Oelke) Haase, Beverly Novak, Mary Cox, Irma Barreto nieces, nephews, and other relatives and friends.She was preceded in death by her Husband, John A. Maresch on December 14, 1981 and by her sisters Edna Manley and Willa Walter. Visitation will be held on Thursday, November 18, 2010 from 1:30 PM   until the 3:30 PM Funeral Service at Randle-Dable Funeral Home, 1110 S. Grand Ave., Waukesha, WI. Rev. Arthur Koepsell will preside. Private family entombment will take place at Prairie Home Cemetery. If desired, memorials are appreciated and will be given to Season’s Hospice and Meals on Wheels for their gracious service and loving care. For further information, please call Randle-Dable Funeral, Cremation and Preplanning Services at (262) 547-4035, or go to www.waukeshafunerals.com for directions or to leave an on-line tribute.