BERNITA BAXTER
October 16, 1935 - March 12, 2022
Obituary
Bernita Marie (Borkenhagen) Baxter, age 86, passed away on March 12, 2022. She was born October 16, 1935, in Wausau, WI, daughter of the late Arthur & Violet (Jaeger) Borkenhagen.
Bernita met the love of her life, Charles Baxter, at a roller rink and they were married on September 20, 1958, in Wausau. Bernita enjoyed being around family, spending time at the cabin, fishing and working outdoors in her garden. She was an active member of Gloria Dei Lutheran Church and volunteered in a number of ways.
Survivors include Bernita's four children: Duane (Roberta) Baxter, Rosemary (Terrance) LaCroix, Lori (Richard) Lehman, Mary (Craig) McCarry and four grandchildren: Nicole LaCroix, Maxwell (Anna) Lehman, Emma Lehman, Sean McCarry.
Bernita was preceded in death by her husband, Charles; son, Daniel; and two brothers: David Borkenhagen and Elroy Borkenhagen.
A private family funeral was held for Bernita.