Anita Eileen Rauwolf

Anita Eileen Rauwolf, 85, Barnes, passed away on Friday, March 6, 2026 at Water’s Edge Care Center in Hayward, WI surrounded by family.

Anita was born on July 6, 1940 in Ashland, WI to William and Eileen (Zick) Grilley.  She graduated from Drummond High School.  Anita married Richard Rauwolf in 1966.  Together they had 3 children, Teresa, Julie and Paul. 

Anita’s parents owned and operated Grilley’s bar in Barnes, WI and Anita took over as owner and operator.  The bar was sold in 1984 and Anita started a new chapter in her life as a beautician at Debbie’s Hair Salon in Barnes, WI where she worked for the next 25 years.

Anita was on the go all the time.  She loved helping others and taking trips with friends & family. She enjoyed walking and feeding any animal she could (even the bears!). 

She is survived by her ex-husband, Richard Rauwolf, her children Teresa (Gary) Scharlau, Barnes, and Julie (Richard Flaa) Rauwolf, Barnes; granddaughter and best friend Ashley (Sean O’Donnell) Rauwolf; brother Ronnie (Delores) Grilley; and sister-in-law Marilyn Grilley.  She was preceded in death by her parents; son, Paul; siblings Graham Grilley and Sandy Hanzlick.

A Celebration of Anita’s life will be held in the spring.  Burial will be in the Barnes Cemetery.

Thank you to all those at Water’s Edge who have become like family!

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