Sarah Jane Czerniak nee Kraus, was born on April 20, 1938 in Medford to Edward & Viola (Stendel) Kraus. She attended Little Black Grade School and graduated from Medford High School in 1956. She went to work for Elmer Hedlund Insurance until the birth of her first child. She was a housewife and mother most or her life.
On November 1, 1958 she married Jerome “Jerry” Czerniak in Medford. They moved to Waukesha, where they lived for 12 years. They then moved back to the Curtiss-Owen-Withee area. She was a collector and had many collections over the years. She enjoyed her grandchildren and was a Packer and Badger fan. She enjoyed her home and doing yardwork and also liked going to the casino.
She is survived by three sons, Brad (Jean) Czerniak, Jeff Czerniak Ted (Kathy) Czerniak and one daughter Sally (Rod) Luhmann, one sister Ellen (Bill) Weldon and one brother Ken (Susan) Kraus and many nieces, nephews and cousins.
She is preceded in death by her husband Jerome, son Mark and her parents and brother Mike.
Her wishes were to be cremated. No services will be held. A private family gathering will be held at a later date.
Cremation Society of Wisconsin, Altoona is assisting the family. Online condolences may be shared at www.cremationsociety-wi.com.
