Clarice I. Kohnhorst

Jun 23, 1933 — Sep 1, 2026

Wausau

Clarice I. Kohnhorst, 93, Wausau passed away peacefully on Tuesday, September 1, 2026, while under the care of Interim Hospice at Stone Crest, Wausau.

She was born June 23, 1933, in Mosinee, daughter of the late Joseph and Irene (Zahn) Geary. On September 2, 1950, she married Donald Baumann. He passed away on June 8, 1984. She then married Ralph Kohnhorst at Good Shepherd Lutheran Church on September 24, 1988. He preceded her in death on November 14, 2024. Her stepchildren, Michael Kohnhorst, John Kohnhorst and Ann (Kohnhorst) Holtz, also preceded her in death.

During her career, Clarice worked for Wisconsin Fuel & Light. She was an active member of Good Shepard Lutheran Church and usher. Clarice enjoyed time at the lake house in Tomahawk and cooking for family and friends. She was known for her gourmet dessert bread that she shared with everyone.

Clarice was survived by her children, Kay (Shawn) Wiskofske, Sue Roselius, Kurt Baumann, a stepdaughter, Pam Kohnhorst, stepson in-law, Randy Holtz, her grandchildren, including Jessy Wiskofske, Alexandra (Wiskofske) Fuller, Garrett Roselius, Lauren Roselius, Sara (Roselius) Unis, Ellen Baumann, Nathan Baumann, Beth (Holtz) Zeinert, Heidi (Holtz) Guenther, and great grandchildren. Sophia, Jacob, Caroline, and Ian Roselius (Sue Roselius). Tara, Taylor and Trevor Murkowski (Beth Zeinert). Randi and Griffin Krueger and Parks Guenther (Heidi Guenther).

A Memorial Service will be held on Friday, September 25, 2026, at the Peterson-Kraemer Funeral Home at 1302 Sixth Street, Wausau WI. Visitation will begin at 10:00 a.m. until the time of the memorial service at noon, followed by internment at Restlawn Memorial Park, Wausau.

Flowers are welcome and may be sent directly to Peterson-Kraemer Funeral Home. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be directed to Good Shepard Lutheran Church https://secure.myvanco.com/L-Z5T6/campaign/C-11D9K. Online condolences may be expressed at www.petersonkraemer.com. 

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Visitation

Friday, September 25, 2026

10:00 am - 12:00 pm

Peterson/Kraemer Funeral Homes and Crematory

1302 N 6th St, Wausau, WI 54403

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Memorial Service

Friday, September 25, 2026

12:00 - 1:00 pm

Peterson/Kraemer Funeral Homes and Crematory

1302 N 6th St, Wausau, WI 54403

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Burial

Friday, September 25, 2026

2:00 - 2:15 pm

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