Beverly A. Krznarich,

WAUSAU, Wis. - Beverly A. Krznarich, 76, of Merrill, passed away on Wednesday, April 4, 2018, at Aspirus Wausau Hospital, while surrounded by her loving family.

Beverly was born on March 8, 1942, to the late Gorman and Katherine Dahly in Minot, N.D. She met and fell in love with John Krznarich, and the two exchanged wedding vows on March 25, 1968. He preceded her in death on Dec. 6, 2017.

Beverly was a stay at home mother and homemaker for most of her adult life. She did enjoy providing day care services in her home at times. When Beverly was younger, she enjoyed camping, traveling and fishing with family. She was a very talented painter and especially liked to paint animals. Beverly would look forward to picnics and family outings at Lake Superior. She loved animals and enjoyed watching the birds and hummingbirds at her feeders and especially enjoyed when the Humane Society would bring the dogs to Pine Crest Nursing Home.

Beverly enjoyed playing Bingo with friends and watching old Western movies. She is remembered as a loving and caring woman who had a sweet personality. Beverly adored her grandchildren and great grandchildren. She will be sadly missed.

Beverly is survived by her sons, Joseph (Jackie) Krznarich, of Merrill, and Herb Hibbs, of Cornelia, Ga., daughter, Rose Rhodes, of Florence, Ala., granddaughter, Emily (Will) Gibson, of Merrill, grandson, Cody Krznarich, of Milwaukee and great-grandchildren, Grace and Liam Gibson.

She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, John Krznarich, and brothers, Wildred, Donovan and Orville Dahly.

A time of remembrance for Beverly was held on Tuesday, April 10, from 4 to 6 p.m. at Waid Funeral Home.

Waid Funeral Home & Cremation Service of Merrill is assisting the family with arrangements. Online condolences may be made at waidfuneral.com.