Avis Marie Pence, age 84 of Rhinelander, died Thursday, Nov. 12, 2020, at her home, surrounded by family. She was born Oct. 9, 1936, in Rhinelander to Ralph and Ruth (Hedelman) Bergman.

Avis is survived by her daughters, Pamela Sommers and Julie (Michael) McKenzie; sons, Gregory (Cheryl) Pence and Timothy (Kristin) Pence; seven grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren; sister, Judy (David) Richardson; brother, Peter Bergman; nieces, nephews, other family and friends.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Nathan Pence. Services for Avis will be held at a later date. She will be laid to rest in the Northland Memorial Park Cemetery. (Carlson Funeral Home)