Esther Kay Demars, known to most of her family and friends as Kay, age 77, of Rice Lake, WI passed away March 25, 2022, in Rice Lake.

She was born in Omaha, NE to Marion and Esther (Ballou) Roberts on August 30, 1944.

As a young woman, Kay moved to the Rice Lake area and met her soon to be husband, Victor, shortly thereafter while she was working as a waitress at his favorite cafe. They married in 1970 and she delighted in being a full-time wife and Mom when her children came along, supporting them in 4H and other activities as they grew up. After Victor passed in 1985, she focused on her passion for cross-stitch, working throughout the year making Christmas gifts for family and friends. She loved to baby sit for her grandchildren in the area and enjoyed attending local theater productions.

Kay is survived by her sons: Steve Demars and Dave (Rebecca) Demars; grandsons: Zac (Shannon Snader) Demars, Jon (Isabelle) Demars, Brian (Rylee Sebens) Demars, Alex Demars, and Andy (Felicia Phinn) Demars; granddaughters: Kamryn (Logan Albee) Braden and Lisa Pocernich; 11 great-grandchildren; brother: Keith Roberts; other family members and friends.

She was preceded in death by her parents: Marion and Esther Roberts; husband: Victor; infant daughter: Lisa; sister: Joan Gleffe; and brother: Jack Roberts.

Services will be held at Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church in Dobie at 11 AM, Thursday, March 31, 2022, with visitation from 4-7PM, Wednesday, March 30, 2022, at Skinner Funeral Home-Rice Lake and one hour prior to the service at the church. Burial will be in the Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Cemetery.

Skinner Funeral Home of Rice Lake is serving the family.

Last Update: Mar 28, 2022 8:13 am CDT