Irene “Muggs” Henrickson, age 95 of Clintonville passed away Saturday, October 15, 2022, at Greentree Health & Rehabilitation Center, Clintonville.
The former Irene Irma Lyon was born on January 13, 1927, in Clintonville to Merritt and Alma (Graper) Lyon. She was young when her mother died and her father remarried, so Merritt and Leona raised her. Irene was united in marriage on April 24, 1946, to Donald R. Henrickson. In her early days, she helped on her parents’ dairy farm and worked at Hanson Glove Factory, Clintonville, for many years. Then she upholstered furniture at Noritage Inc., Embarrass, for 29 years.
Irene and Donald also owned and operated Henrickson’s Upholstery Shop out of their home workshop for close to 30 years. She proudly did upholstery work for folks all around the area and from every state in the country! Her favorite pastime was baking, especially her famous raised donuts and buns. After her husband preceded her in death on March 13, 2005, she enjoyed taking care of her yard. Irene would often be seen outside on her tractor cutting the lawn or blowing the snow.
Survivors include one daughter, Donna Niemer, and four grandchildren, Ken (Lisa) Niemer, Carrie Pauli, Katie Henrickson, and Kara Henrickson. There are three great grandchildren, Hannah, Savanah, and Serena; and two great-great grandchildren, Adian and Chloe. She is further survived by several other grandchildren, great grandchildren, and other relatives and friends.
Irene was preceded in death by her parents; her husband Donald; a son, James Henrickson; one grandson, James Niemer; and five siblings, Ruth (Lynn) Hull, Ruby (Harold) Henrickson, Pete (Dorothy) Lyon, Ken (Delores) Lyon, and Leo (Margaret) Lyon.
Memorial Service will be held on Saturday, October 22nd at 11:00 AM at Beil-Didier Funeral Home, Clintonville. Rev. Patrick Kloehn will officiate and inurnment will follow at Graceland Cemetery, Clintonville. Visitation will be on Saturday from 10:00 AM until time of service at the funeral home.
Our family wishes to thank all the nurses and staff at Greentree Health & Rehabilitation Center and ThedaCare Hospice for the wonderful care given to Mom. We also wish to thank the team at Beil-Didier Funeral Home for all their kindness and support provided.
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