EVELYN E. JEPSEN

EVELYN E. JEPSEN

     Evelyn E. Jepsen, 92, of Marshfield, formerly of Neillsville, WI, died Wednesday, Aug. 20, 2025, at Three Oaks Health Services.  

     Evelyn Elaine Bartz was born May 28, 1933, in Chili, WI, the daughter of Robert and Mildred (Hodges) Bartz. She was united in marriage Sept. 17, 1949, to Eugene Jepsen in Neillsville. Evelyn worked at the Neillsville Clinic as a nurse’s aide and continued her career when they moved to Green Bay where she worked at the DePere Clinic.  They lived in Green Bay from 1973 to 1984 when they returned to Neillsville.  Together they owned and operated several stores, one of which was Gene’s TV and Appliance. Evelyn’s creative talents shown through in her love for gardening, especially flowers, her passion for cooking, particularly during the holidays, and she found joy in painting, crafting and sewing. A devoted daughter, Evelyn lovingly cared for her mother for many years after returning home.

     Evelyn is survived by sons Mark and Dan Jepsen; a daughter, Debra Jepsen; grandchildren Heath (Danielle) Jepsen, Eric (Vanessa) Jepsen, Torben, Karsten and Britta (Dustin) Jepsen-Sherrill; and two great-grandchildren; Svea and Isla.

     She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband, a son, Steve, and seven siblings.

     A memorial service for both Evelyn and Eugene will be held at 11 a.m., Saturday, Sept. 13, 2025 at the Gesche Funeral Home in Neillsville.  Visitation will be held from 10 a.m. to 11 a.m., Saturday morning prior to the service.  Military honors will be accorded for Eugene by the Neillsville Veteran’s Council. Interment will take place at a later date in City Point Cemetery.

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

     The Gesche Funeral Home and Cremation Service is assisting Evelyn’s family with funeral arrangements.