Cindy Lou Merriam, 47
Cindy L. Merriam, 47, of the town of Hewitt, died on Saturday, May 19, 2018 in Rochester, MN, surrounded by her family.
She was born on January 19, 1971 in St. Paul, MN, the daughter of Leroy and Linda (Westberg) Deland of Schofield.
On November 8, 2002, Cindy was united in marriage to David Merriam at Zion Lutheran Church, Star Road, Aniwa. He survives.
Cindy was employed as a press operator at Sonoco of Wausau from 1999 until 2012. She was an active member of Zion Lutheran Church. Cindy enjoyed fishing, baking, camping and doing crafts. Most important was the time she spent with her children and grandchildren.
Survivors include her husband, David; parents, Leroy and Linda Deland; four sons, Kyle (Whitney) Weaver of Merrill, Kelvin (Jolyinne) Weaver of Birnamwood, Kurtis Weaver of Kronenwetter and Kevin (Latisha) Weaver of Wausau; four grandchildren, Karlee, James, Riley, Kimberly and a 5th on the way; siblings, Jeff (Sandy) Deland of Merrill, Dan Deland of Wausau, Steve Deland of Schofield, Tim (Judy) Deland of Weston, Barry (friend Kim) Deland of Rib Mountain, Brenda (friend Gary) Deland of Wausau and Keith (friend Jess) Deland of Wausau; father-in-law, Leslie Merriam and many nieces, nephews, great-nieces and great-nephews.
Cindy was preceded in death by her grandparents; uncle Dale and mother-in-law, Arlene Merriam.
A funeral service will be held at 11 AM on Saturday, May 26, 2018 at Zion Lutheran Church, Star Road, Aniwa. Rev. Ryan Fehrmann will officiate. Interment will be in Restlawn Memorial Park, Wausau.
Visitation will be on Friday from 4PM to 7PM and again on Saturday from 9:30AM until the time of service all at the church.