Blong Lao

Blong Lao 38, Wausau, passed away Thursday February 14, 2008 . He was born in Laos and raised in the United States since 1980. He graduated from Washington High School, Milwaukee, in 1987 and attended the UW Stout. Blong is survived by his wife of 10 years, Jesika M. Thao-Lao, Wausau, his father, Chu Lay Lao, Conover, NC, three brothers, Lu (Pa Shoua), Chu (Naly), Bee (Kelly) Lao, three sisters, Matha, Mali, Tia (Lee Yang) and numerous nieces and nephews. Blong was a loving husband and a selfless person who loved his family completely. The joy and kindness he has shown to us, can never be replaced. He was the child at heart who often made us laugh and was the shoulder we could lean on when we were down. He spoiled his nieces and nephews and treated them as his own. He was a wonderful artist at heart and loved to play games with his wife. He will be terribly missed by the numerous friends who loved him. Friends and family will gather to remember Blong's life from 10:00 a.m. until 10:00 p.m. Saturday March 1, 2008, from 2:00 p.m. until 10:00 p.m. Sunday and from 9:00 a.m. until 11:00 a.m. Monday all at the Peterson/Kraemer Funeral Home, 3400 Stewart Avenue, Wausau. Online condolences may be expressed at www.petersonkraemer.com