Luella Alice Vassau age 99, of Amery, Wisconsin passed away peacefully on Sunday, September 15, 2019 at Willow Ridge HealthCare in Amery,

Luella was born on January 31, 1920 in Amery, Wisconsin to Will & Mabel (Montgomery) Sylvester. She attended and graduated from Amery High School. On September 16, 1939 she was married to Howard Vassau and to this union 3 children were born. In her free time she loved playing cards, especially the game 500, puzzles and word jumbles, baking and she always had an open coffee bar at her home for those who visited her often. She also loved local history. She was a lifelong member of Redeemer Lutheran Church where she served as the treasurer as well as being a Sunday School Teacher and helping with the Ladies Aide.

Luella is survived by her daughter, Carolyn (Bruce) Kaupanger; Neil (Eileen) Vassau; 7 grandchildren, 7 great-grandchildren and 7 great-great grandchildren. She is preceded in death by her husband, Howard, her son, Keith; a grandson, Craig; her parents, a brother, Warren “Smokey” and a sister, Julia.

Funeral Services will be held at 11 AM on Saturday, September 21, 2019 at Redeemer Lutheran Church with Pastor Tom Hahn officiating. Visitation will be held from 9 – 11 AM on Saturday at the Church. Burial will take place immediately following the service at the Amery Cemetery.

In Lieu of Flowers, memorials may be directed to the Redeemer Lutheran Church in Amery.

Last Update: Sep 18, 2019 6:43 am CDT