Blanche M. Sinz, age 88 of Eau Galle, died peacefully with family by her side Friday March 18, 2016 at Heritage of Elmwood Nursing Home in Elmwood.

Blanche was born April 3, 1927 at home at Highland Dairy in Durand. She was the daughter of Andrew and Adeline (Spindler) Brenner. She graduated from Durand High School in 1945. Blanche worked for the Selective Service in Durand for a year.

Blanche met Lyle “Tim” Sinz in September 1944 at Koller’s Pavilion. Blanche and Tim married at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Durand, September 2, 1946. After marriage they farmed and raised their family in the shadow of the Waubeek Mound on Edgewood Dairy. They moved to the town of Eau Galle in 1983.

Blanche had a passion for baking, gardening, dancing, playing cards, and spending time with family and friends. Her children and grandchildren have many fond memories of baking with her and the legacy lives on.

Blanche is survived by eight children: Bob (Laurel) of Eau Claire, Ron (Marilyn) of Eau Galle, Tom (Deb) of Menomonie, Jane (Dan) Weisenbeck of Durand, Charlie (Karen) of Eau Galle, Paul (Lisa) of Stillwater, MN, Susan (Tom) Udelhoven of Eagan, MN and Mary (Scott) Schmidt of Eden Prairie, MN; 12 grandchildren: Carla (Andy) Sinz Mohrlant, Johanna Sinz, Kyle (Libby) Sinz, Brock (Jamie) Sinz, Lisa (Chad) Hanson, Sara (Patrick) Cotter, Ryan Weisenbeck, Tony Sinz, Denise Sinz, Christopher Sinz, Connor Udelhoven and Margo Udelhoven; nine great grandchildren, one brother Bernard “Bun” (Lorraine) Brenner of Durand, several nieces, nephews, other relatives, and friends.

She is preceded in death by her parents, husband Tim in 2014, two sisters, Charlotte Tibbets and Loretta Brantner.

Funeral services will be 11:00 AM Monday, March 28, 2016 at St. Henry’s Catholic Church in Eau Galle with Rev. Jerry Hoeser officiating. Burial will be in the church cemetery.

Visitation will be held from 4:00 to 8:00 PM Sunday, March 27, 2016 at the Rhiel Funeral Home in Durand and one hour prior to services at the church on Monday.

Rhiel Funeral Home & Cremation Services of Durand is serving the family.

Condolences

1. RON ZEILINGER March 29, 2016, at 10:41am

   So sorry to hear of Blanche's passing, but thank God for our faith that tells us she is in the loving embrace of God and all her loved ones. I am sorry I could not join everyone for the funeral Mass and burial. My prayers are with the family. Blessings always.

2. Dick & Jan Bates March 25, 2016, at 6:32pm

   Family of Blanche Sinz;
   You have our sympathy on the death of Blanche. We will remember her in our prayers.

   Dick & Jan

3. Lisa, Tim, John & Lizzy Miotti March 23, 2016, at 7:55pm

   The Sinz family is one amazing clan -- Blanche & Tim raised a wonderful family! Our deepest thoughts of love and sympathy go out to you all.

4. Fred & Anne Sinz March 23, 2016, at 7:04am

   We will keep you all in our prayers. She was a great lady.

5. Colleen Garnevicus March 22, 2016, at 9:05pm

   Blanche knew she was loved by all of her children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren--and now she waits for all of you with Tim. She lived a fine life! You have our prayers and sympathy.

6. Jim & Barb Henry March 22, 2016, at 9:30am

   Our deepest sympathies to the Sinz family. May the many fond memories ease your pain and bring joy in the days to come. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all. Jim & Barb

7. Neil and Pat McNaughton March 22, 2016, at 9:07am

   Our thoughts and prayers are with your family during this sad time.

8. Janice March 21, 2016, at 4:38pm

   My deepest symphathy to our family in the loss of
   my aunt Blanche. I wish I could be there for the services...but my thoughts and prayers will be with you now and always....Love Janice

9. Joanie Gonitzke March 21, 2016, at 2:32pm

   Sorry to hear of the loss of your mom. Thoughts and prayers!

10. Gordon & LaVina Gifford March 21, 2016, at 1:19pm

    Our thoughts & prayers are with Blanche's family, especially with Jane and Dan Weisenbeck, for their great loss.

11. Paula Smith March 21, 2016, at 11:29am

    TO THE SINZ FAMILY: YOU HAVE MY SYMPATHY ON THE DEATH OF BLANCH SHE WAS A VERY SPEICAL PERSON YOU ALL ARE IN MY THOUGHTS

    Paula Smith

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