Virginia "Ginny" Hanke, 77, Wausau, passed away on May 21, 2016 under Aspirus Hospice Care. She was born on August 3, 1938 to Fred and Lovine (Schuh) Knapp. She is survived by her husband of 54 years John Hanke, the love of her life whom she married on April 28, 1962; one daughter Brenda (Steve) Petcher, Wausau; four sons Bryon (Gail) Buhse, Wausau, Bill Buhse, Wausau, Bradley (Greta) Buhse, Wausau, Burton (Sharon) Hanke, Wausau, two brothers Dennis (Jeanette) Knapp, Wausau, David (Patti) Knapp, Wausau; two sisters Vietta Kolbe, Kay Guise, Hortonville; seventeen grandchildren and eight great grandchildren. She is preceded in death by her brother Roy Knapp. Virginia was a graduate from Wausau High School in 1959. She was an active bowler and was known as "Sarge" until an automobile accident. She enjoyed being with her family and going to the casino, she was also a very good cook and enjoyed having company over. A funeral service will be held Wednesday, May 25, 2016 at John J. Buettgen Funeral Home. Visitation will begin at 9:00 a.m. until the time of the service at 11:00 a.m. John J. Buettgen Funeral Home is assisting the family at this time. Online condolences can be made at www.HonorOne.com