MaryEllen “Mary” Spitz, 76, passed away at Seasons of Life Hospice House Sunday, Nov. 30, 2025, surrounded by her family. She was born on Dec. 3, 1948, in Elkhorn, to parents Dave and Vicky Sturtevant. She attended Delavan-Darien High School, where she graduated as valedictorian, and went on to earn her master’s degree from UW- Eau Claire, graduating Magna Cum Laude.
Mary worked for 30 plus years as a Special Education Teacher. She worked with the Madison Metro School District for the longest period of time. She enjoyed fishing, boating, stamping, beading, playing cards or games, and reading. Her most treasured memories were the times she got to spend with her family doing all these activities.
Mary was preceded in death by her parents, and brother-in-law Gary Stark. She is survived by her husband Charles “Chuck” Spitz; sons Ryan (Erienne) Spitz and Kyle Spitz; Pete; special friend Zander; grandchildren, Natalie, Ethan, and Tristan; brother Tim (Darlene) Sturtevant; brother-in-law Ron (Carolyn) Spitz with their son Ken (Abra) and their children Caleb and Cody; sister-in-law RuthAnn Stark; niece Becky; nephew Andy; niece Ashly (Jeremy) Renz with their children Harper and Henry; nephew Eric (Toni) Sturtevant with their children, Eric, Brooklyn, Payton, Savana and Landon; as well as many other family and friends.
A Celebration of Life will be held at a later date. In lieu of flowers memorials in Mary’s honor can be directed to the charity of your choice, or one that was close to Mary’s heart, Vilas County Humane Society or Wild Instincts Wildlife Rehab in Rhinelander.
Nimsgern Funeral & Cremation Services is serving the family. Online condolences may be shared at www.nimsgernfuneral.com.