Carl H. Yessa

Carl H. Yessa, 96, Schofield, died Monday, November 2, 2015 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital. He was born July 12, 1919 in the town of Johnson, son of the late Louis and Alvina (Neuenfeldt) Yessa. On November 20, 1943, he married Alma Ann Stark in Edgar. She preceded him in death on September 10, 1999. In his younger years, Carl worked for the Nash Car Garage in Wausau, before moving to West Allis where he worked as a diesel mechanic for Cummins Diesel until his retirement in 1981. Following retirement, he moved to Presque Isle to the home he built on the lake and moved back to Schofield in 1989. He enjoyed fishing, especially in the boat he built, spending time outdoors, camping and gardening. He also took great pride as a master craftsman, builder and mechanic. Besides building his home and boat, he also built several camping trailers, plant stands, and other household furniture. He was an excellent car repairman. He loved to cook and bake, especially cookies and pies, and he was most fond of molasses cookies. Carl enjoyed traveling in his motorhome with his family and grandchildren. Alma and Carl took camping trips to Florida and Texas. Survivors include, one daughter, Peggy (David Wong) Yessa, Madison; two grandchildren, Kara Wong, Minneapolis and Ben Wong, Madison; and two sisters-in-law, Elsie Meier, Wausau and Josephine Yessa, Colby. Besides his parents and wife, Alma, he was preceded in death by two sisters, Olga Gruening and Esther Kern; and one brother, Irvin. Funeral services will be at 1:00 p.m. on Sunday, November 8, 2015 at Peterson/Kraemer Funeral Home, 3400 Stewart Avenue, Wausau. Rev. Joy Nelson-Jeffers will officiate. Friends may call on Sunday from 11:00 a.m. until time of services at the funeral home. Entombment will be on Monday, November 9th at 10:00 a.m. in the Garden of Eternal Life Mausoleum, Wisconsin Memorial Park in Brookfield. Memorials may be directed to the Palliative Care Unit at Aspirus Wausau Hospital or Benedictine Living Community, Wausau. Online condolences may be expressed at www.petersonkraemer.com