Glenda Elaine Crotty, age 79, of Three Lakes, passed away at the Wausau Aspirus Hospital on October 14, 2026.
She was born to Betty and Gordon Hagen on February 6, 1947, in Rhinelander. Glenda married Patrick Crotty on March 6, 1971, in Milwaukee. After several moves throughout the state during Pat’s working years, they settled in Three Lakes upon retirement.
Glenda was fond of hosting family gatherings at their lovely retirement home in Three Lakes. She especially enjoyed maintaining their beautiful yard and flower gardens nestled in the giant pines of the north woods.
She was preceded in death by her parents, her son, Hugh, her husband, Patrick, and her niece, Kelly Baron.
She is survived, and dearly missed, by her son, Eric, sisters: Beverly Engstrom and Bonnie Drew, brothers: James (Kottie) Hagen, and Patrick Hagen, nieces, great-nephews, a great-niece, and her devoted dog, Leo.
A Celebration of Glenda’s Life is planned for a later date.
If so inclined, a contribution to St. Jude Children’s Hospital in Glenda’s name would be most appreciated.
Arrangements have been entrusted to the Hildebrand Funeral Home & Cremation Specialists, 24 E. Davenport Street, Rhinelander, Wisconsin, 54501, 715-365-4343. Everyone is invited to leave an online condolence at www.hildebrandrussfh.com.
