Donald "Butch" Walter Zietlow

Donald “Butch” W. Zietlow, 86, Wausau, died peacefully on Saturday, May 8, 2021 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital.

He was born June 9, 1934 in the town of Rib Falls, son of the late Fred and Hilda (Schulz) Zietlow.  On December 22, 1956, he married Darlene Boneske in Athens.  She survives.

Donald was a veteran of the United States Army.  For 43 years, he worked for Marathon Electric Corp., until his retirement.  Among his favorite pastimes, he enjoyed fishing, snowmobiling, bowling and playing cards.  One of his greatest passions was his love for woodworking, building homes and beautiful wall clocks.

Survivors include, his loving wife of 64 years, Darlene Zietlow, Wausau; two daughters, Debra (Craig) Knudsen, Rib Mountain and Pamela (Hugh) Gresens, West Salem; four grandchildren, David Gresens, Ryan Knudsen, Kyle (Lynae) Gresens and Michael (Sara) Knudsen; two great-grandchildren, Ava and Ronan; one step-great-grandchild, Lyriq; two siblings, Joanne Kraft, Athens and Merlin Zietlow, Edgar; and many nieces and nephews.

Besides his parents, he was preceded in death by an infant sister, Jeanette Zietlow; and three siblings, Esther Bargender, Wilfred Zietlow and Lorna Zietlow.

Private funeral services will be held.  Entombment will be in the Memorial Chapel Mausoleum, Restlawn Memorial Park, Wausau.

Per family request, please order all floral arrangements from Floral Magic in Wausau.

Peterson/Kraemer Funeral Home, 1302 Sixth Street, Wausau is in charge of arrangements.  Online condolences may be expressed at www.petersonkraemer.com