Betty Jane Ninnemann, 88 of Wausau passed away at home on August 10, 2021.  She was born to the late Howard and Elsbeth (Schroeder) Mattice on April 20, 1933.  Betty spent her entire life as a resident of Wausau.  Her growing up years were spent in the city.  Later she met and married Gilbert, the love of her life.  Gilbert's livelihood was farming, where Betty joyfully served by his side.  They had two ambitious sons together.  Betty had great care and concern for her children and grandchildren.  She enjoyed gardening sewing, rebate shopping, finding a bargain, canning vegetables, and spending countless hours with her family.  Betty had a strong faith in her Lord and Savior, which helped her endure many health struggles she faced late in life. She is survived by her loving husband Gilbert Ninnemann of 68 years, two sons; Herbert (Carol) Ninnemann, Fred (Donna) Ninnemann, 10 grandchildren; Kris (Francis) Dolezal, Wausau, Jamie (Jeremiah) Detert, Appleton, Sarah (Jason) Kuiken, California, Brittany Ninnemann, Wausau, Aaron (Ashley), Wausau, Amanda (Ben) Graham, Wausau, Adam (Abby) Wausau, Alex Ninnemann, Wausau, Luke Ninnemann, Florida, David Zuke, Wausau, 22 great grandchildren; Courtney, Kyle,  Braeden, Aubrey, Elijah, Jacob, Skylar, Asher, Mikayla, Noah, Mason, Miles, Nicholas, Elliana, Lydia, Clara, Ansel, Aleah, Adam Jr., Philip, Natalie, Theodore, brother Arden Mattice, Appleton, sister Grace Burch, Wausau.  She is preceded in death by her brothers William, Merlin, Donald, and Marvin. Services will be held on Saturday, August 14, 2021, at John J. Buettgen Funeral Home, 948 Grand Ave., Schofield, WI.  Family and friends may gather from 11:00 a.m. until the time of Service at 1:00 p.m. officiated by grandson Ben Graham. John J. Buettgen Funeral Home is assisting family at this time.  Online condolences may be expressed at HonorOne.com