BETTY MARKSTEINER

Betty Anne Julia Repp Marksteiner died on August 23, 2026.

Betty was born on September 1, 1938 in Chicago to her parents, Andrew and Signe (Swanson) Repp. Betty attended Catholic school and had been active in the theater and enjoyed dancing. She met her future husband, Tony, after being introduced by friends at a family. Betty and Anthony (Tony) Marksteiner, Jr., were married in Chicago in 1959 and have four children, Dennis, David, Donald, and Doreen.

While in Chicago, Betty was very active in the Catholic church serving as president of the Mother’s Club, and she was a den mother for the local Boy Scouts and active in the Swedish club. Betty worked at Columbus Hospital for 12 years and also provided daycare services in her home.

In 1975, Betty and her family, along with her mother, Signe, moved north to Neillsville, Wisconsin. Betty began working at Montgomery Wards in 1976 and also enjoyed cross-stitching and gardening. Betty later worked for the Clark County Press at the front desk and had her own column called, “The Wooden Spoon.” Then, along with their eldest son, Dennis, Betty and Tony started their own business, Country Gas, selling propane until she and Tony retired in 2000.

Before Tony’s passing in 2006, they both enjoyed traveling together and going on cruises. In 2007, to keep herself busy, Betty began working in the gift shop at The HighGround.

Betty is predeceased by her husband, Tony, and her parents, Signe and Andrew Repp, as well as her older brother, Andy Repp. She is survived by her four children, Dennis (Jane) Marksteiner, Dave (Marj) Debevec-Marksteiner, Don Marksteiner, and Doreen (Greg) Zickert. Betty is also survived by her grandchildren, Chris Marksteiner, Kyle Marksteiner, Mandy Marksteiner, Marloy (David) Harder, Ronald (Janelle) Thomas, Dave (June Vick) Thomas, and April Thomas; plus, many great and great-great grandchildren.

The family would like to extend a heartfelt thank you to the folks at Clark County Rehabilitation & Living Center and to St. Croix Hospice for their kindness and care they provided for Betty.

Friends and family are invited to greet the family from 9 to 11 a.m., Saturday, August 29, at the Gesche Funeral Home. A graveside service will follow at St. Mary’s Catholic Cemetery. A luncheon afterwards will be held at the Zickert residence.

Online Condolences may be made at www.geschefh.com.

Funeral arrangements are being made through Gesche Funeral Home in Neillsville, WI.