Faye S. Braatz

Faye Shirley Braatz, age 96, passed away on Tuesday, April 8, 2025, at Bell Tower Residence in Merrill, while under the care of Aspirus Comfort Care & Hospice Services.  She was born on January 30, 1929, to the late Martin and Hilma (Swanson) Ullman in Merrill.  Faye attended and graduated from Merrill High School with the class of 1946.  She married Douglas Braatz on September 24, 1955, at St. Stephen's United Church of Christ in Merrill.  Sadly, he preceded her in death on March 22, 2000.

A graveside committal service for Faye will be held on Monday, April 14, 2025, at 11:00 a.m. at Merrill Memorial Park Cemetery.

The family would like to express their sincere and heartfelt gratitude to the staff at Bell Tower for their dedication and the care that they provided. They would also like to thank Aspirus Comfort Care & Hospice Services for their compassion and support.

Taylor-Stine-Waid Funeral & Cremation Services is assisting the family with arrangements.  Online condolences are encouraged and may be made at www.taylorstinewaid.com.