Sonja Rae Moede, 62, of Gresham, passed away on Saturday, March 11, 2017, in Wausau. Sonja was born in Shawano on Sept. 30, 1954, the daughter of the late Ford and Mabel (Conradt) Johnson. After graduating from Gresham High School in 1972, she attended college. On June 30, 1974, Sonja was united in marriage to Allen “Wump” Moede in Gresham. Wump preceded her in death on Sept. 13, 2000. She worked at the Mohican North Star Casino for 20 years and is a member of Immanuel Mohican Lutheran Church and American Legion Auxiliary. Sonja enjoyed crocheting, knitting and hosting all the Moede family gatherings.
Sonja is survived by: her children, Mikah “Ba” (Natasha Zazoba) Moede and Misti (fiancé Josh Krause) Moede; three grandchildren, Austin, Arianna and Braiden; and one brother, Ford Johnson, Jr.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Wump, and her parents.
A memorial service will be held at 3 p.m. on Thursday, March 16, 2017 at the Many Trails Banquet Hall located at N9498 Big Lake Road with the Rev. Steve Conradt officiating. Inurnment will be in the Red Springs Cemetery. Visitation will be held on Thursday at the banquet hall from 11 a.m. until the time of the service.
Swedberg Funeral Home is assisting the family with the arrangements.