Mary F. Abler

Mary F. Abler, 94, went home to be with her Lord and Savior on September 4, 2026, at Hospice Home of Hope in Fond du Lac, Wisconsin. Mary was born on June 21, 1932 to John and Dorthea (Breister) Stephany. On May 22nd, 1954 she married Francis E. Abler at St. Patrick’s Church in Fond du Lac, Wisconsin. He preceded her in death on August 4, 2017.

Most of Mary’s adult married life, she was an amazing homemaker and mother. Later in life she was a cook at Goodrich High School and Elcho School until retirement. She also helped Francis with the responsibilities as the Town of Taycheedah Treasurer as well as their business at The Frank Nett Company. Mary was a member of Knights of Columbus and Christian Mothers of St. Peter.

Above all, Mary loved spending time with her family. Her greatest joys in life were her husband of 63 years, 8 children and their spouses, 16 grandchildren and 25 great grandchildren. Her hobbies included sewing, gardening, crossword puzzles, bird watching, cooking and baking. She especially loved preparing holiday meals for the family. One of her fondest memories is when the children and grandchildren came to their home “Up North” on Pelican Lake. She also loved watching the Packers and Brewers as well as her children’s sporting activities. She had a servant’s heart for the poor and always showed her love to everyone she encountered.

Mary is survived by her children: Teri (Ben) Faust of Idaho, Lynn (Gary) Meier of Chippewa Falls, Diane (David) Fatke of Tennessee, Tim (Catherine) Abler of Fond du Lac, Kristine (Kevin) Petrie, of Fond du Lac, Karen (David) Wilhelms of Fond du Lac, Laurie (Brad) O’Brien of Fond du Lac, Denise (Rick) Grahl of Fond du Lac; 16 grandchildren: Emily (Luke) Jones, Kelly (Marc) Bradford, Matthew (Kayla) Meier, Kayla Rose Meier (Austin Smith), Collin (Mallory) Fatke, Jordan (Suzi) Fatke, Lucus (Jessica) Petrie, Seth (Richelle) Petrie, Becki (Zach) Schultz, Aubrey (Eric) Valentin, Amber O’Brien, Ashlin O’Brien, Andra (Avery) Aicher, Hannah Grahl (Brandon Komar), Allison (Cooper) Kastenschmidt, Dawson Grahl as well as 25 great grandchildren.

She is preceded in death by her husband, Francis; brothers and sisters: Monica (Joseph) Keirsten, Laurence (Marie) Stephany, Ralph (Adeline) Stephany, Raymond (Vernetta) Stephany, Richard (Valeria) Stephany, Valeria (Raymond) Wagner; brother- in law, Leo (Joan) Abler; sisters- in law: Sister Anne, Sister Marie and Leona Abler.

Visitation and Service: Mary’s family invite relatives and friends for a time of visitation on Thursday, September 10, 2026 at St. Peter Catholic Church in St Peter, Wisconsin from 9:00 am until 10:45 am. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated following the visitation at 11:00 am. Mary will be laid to rest at St. Charles Cemetery.

The family would like to thank Hospice Home of Hope for their exceptional care they gave to their mom. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be given to the Hospice Home of Hope.