Sara Susanne Knoeck

Sara Susanne Knoeck passed away on July 30, 2023, at home. She was born on March 5, 1957, in Rhinelander, to Milda Nimz Knoeck and David Francis Knoeck. Sara attended schools in Rhinelander and graduated from Rhinelander High School in 1975.  She graduated from UW Eau Claire in 1979 with a degree in Medical Laboratory Science. She was employed in the Laboratory at Aspirus Wausau Hospital for 20 years before moving to Columbus where she served as Laboratory Director and in other administrative positions at Columbus Community Hospital. 

Sara was curious and spent much of her time broadening her knowledge of many medical topics. She taught several subjects to college students during their clinical rotations in the Aspirus Laboratory.

Sara was active in the professional societies Wisconsin Society of Clinical Laboratory Science (WI-ASCLS) and the Clinical Laboratory Management Associations (CLMA) and the League of Women Voters of Wausau. She enjoyed golf, reading both fiction and non-fiction, especially about current events, and traveling in the U.S. to visit friends and family.

She is survived by her sister, Mary (David) Herrick of Loveland Colo.; brothers, John (Jimmy) Lundbreck, Alberta and Joel (Barbara) Knoeck, Rhinelander; special friends, Dennis and Mary Jo Tietge and Tom Wistrom; as well as nieces and nephews.

Sara was preceded in death by her parents.

Sara’s family and close friends are grateful to the physicians, nurses and other staff of Aspirus Regional Cancer Center and the Surgical Oncology Unit at Aspirus Wausau Hospital for their compassionate care during the past two and one half years.

A private celebration of life will be held at a future date. 

Memorials can be directed to REGI or the Marathon County Library. Online condolences may be expressed at www.petersonkraemer.com.