Bernard A. Bethke

Bernard A. Bethke 71, Wausau, died Wednesday, August 2, 2006 at his home. He was born April 13, 1935 in Wausau, son of the late Bernard and Goldine (Hanson) Bethke. On September 8, 1965, he married Beverly Tucker in Minnesota. She survives. Survivors include, his wife, Beverly Bethke, Wausau; two brothers, Bryan Bethke, Mosinee and Robert Bethke, Osseo; five sisters, Lois Kittel, Marathon, Carol (Jerry) Fish, Minocqua, Elaine (Chester) Scheibel, Texas, Virginia Bethke, Woodruff and Marlene (David) Sell, McFarland; and many nieces and nephews. Private family services will be held. Peterson/Kraemer Funeral Home, 1302 Sixth Street, Wausau is in charge of arrangements.