Obituary of Violet M. Fry

Violet Marie Fry, age 78, of Wisconsin Rapids, formerly of Park Falls, WI, passed away Saturday, February 21, 2015, at Riverview Hospital in Wisconsin Rapids. Services will be at 12:00 P.M. on Tuesday, February 24, 2015 at Herman-Taylor Funeral Home, 2201 Chestnut Street, Wisconsin Rapids. Rev. Daniel Bohn will officiate. Visitation will be from 10:00 A.M. until the time of service on Tuesday at the funeral home. Burial will be at a later date at Nola Cemetery in Park Falls. Vi was born May 27, 1936 in Draper, Wisconsin to Michael and Florence (Wilson) Zett. She graduated from Winter High School and went on to work for St. Croix Rod in Park Falls, WI making fishing poles and retired from the company after 50 years of service. It was at St. Croix Rod that Vi met Donald Fry. Vi and Don were united in marriage at Peace Lutheran Church in Park Falls, WI on August 31, 1957. Don preceded her in death on April 16, 1990. Vi had a love for being around people, especially family. Family was always welcome at Vi and Don's, sometimes even for extended summer stays. Vi loved being outdoors gardening, fishing and camping. One of her favorite camping spots was Lake Gogebic. Vi was an excellent cook and was known especially for her delicious brownies. She was a Green Bay Packer and Milwaukee Brewer fan. Vi had a love for animals and would often feed wildlife in her yard. She also enjoyed the many pet dogs she had over the years. Vi is survived by her son, Michael and his wife Dawn of Wisconsin Rapids, two brothers, Lloyd Zett and Robert (Marlene) Zett, a sister, Myrtle Shalginewicz and many nieces and nephews. She is preceded in death by her parents, husband, Don, and five brothers, Clarence Zett, Charley Zett, Marvin Zett, Harold Zett and Richard Zett. Online condolences may be expressed at www.taylorfuneralhome.net.