OBITUARIES

Recent obituaries in Wausau, Athens, Marathon, and Edgar


The obituaries in the Wausau, Athens, Marathon, and Edgar Areas reflect the region's diverse population, featuring individuals from a variety of ethnic, religious, and cultural backgrounds. Some were pioneers in their fields, while others dedicated their lives to community service or philanthropy. Their stories serve as a reminder of the richness and complexity of Wausau, Athens, Marathon, and Edgar's history and identity.

Roxanne M. (Reynolds)  Percey

Roxanne M. (Reynolds) Percey

Mar 7, 2019

Roxanne M. Percey, 70, Wausau died Thursday, March 7, 2019 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital.

She was born August 24, 1948 in Wausau, daughter of Elizabeth “Betty” Schuster, Wausau and the late Alvin Reynolds.

For many years Roxanne was an in-home care giver to many people in the Wausau area.  She was happy to help anyone...

Norbert T. Myszka

Norbert T. Myszka

Mar 7, 2019

Norbert T. Myszka, 78, Edgar died Thursday, March 7, 2019 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital.

He was born May 24, 1940 in Athens, son of the late Joe and Erma (Soucek) Myszka.  He graduated from Athens High School in 1958.  He joined the military in 1958 serving 3 ½ years where he spent 3 years in Germany guarding...

Randal "Randy" S. Soper

Randal "Randy" S. Soper

Mar 6, 2019

Randal “Randy” S. Soper, 58, Wausau, died Wednesday, March 6, 2019 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital.

He was born October 10, 1960 in Eau Claire, WI, son of the late Samuel and Rosalyn (Dalen) Soper.

Randy was a veteran of the United States Navy.  For many years, he worked as an IC Administrator for Graebel Van...

Reginald "Reggie" A. Kittel

Reginald "Reggie" A. Kittel

Mar 4, 2019

Reginald “Reggie” A. Kittel, 80, died March 4, 2019 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital.

He was born October 11, 1938 in Wausau, son of the late Arthur and Selma (Beese) Kittel.  On March 3, 1962 he married Linda Mikkelson in Wausau.  She survives.

Reggie served his country in the United States Army and was a member...

Becky L. (Buchberger)  Menebroeker

Becky L. (Buchberger) Menebroeker

Feb 27, 2019

Becky L. Menebroeker, 48, Wausau passed on Wednesday, February 27, 2019 under the care of Aspirus Comfort Care and Hospice Services at Mount View Care Center, Wausau.

She was born February 22, 1971 in Wausau, daughter of Vernon and Sandra (Rothmeyer) Buchberger.  On August 6, 2018 she married Adam Menebroeker in Wausau. He survives.

Becky...

Rodney E. Luedtke

Rodney E. Luedtke

Feb 24, 2019

Rodney E. Luedtke, 87, Wausau passed away peacefully on Sunday, February 24, 2019 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital.

He was born August 9, 1931 in the town of Berlin, son of the late Edward and Della (Utech) Luedtke.  On September 5, 1959 he married Elizabeth Egner at St. Anne Catholic Church, Wausau.  She survives.

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Patricia A. (Englebert)  Albers

Patricia A. (Englebert) Albers

Feb 21, 2019

Patricia A. Albers, 72, Wausau died Thursday, February 21, 2019 while under the care of Aspirus Comfort Care and Hospice Services at Rennes Health and Rehab Center, Weston.

She was born March 24, 1946 in Green Bay, daughter of the late Willard and Violet (Hendricks) Englebert.  On October 26, 1968 she married Jerome “Jerry” Albers in Green...

Lydia C. (Hemmrich)  Ahrens

Lydia C. (Hemmrich) Ahrens

Feb 17, 2019

Lydia C. Ahrens, 92, Wausau passed away peacefully, Sunday, February 17, 2019 while under the care of Aspirus Comfort Care and Hospice Services at Colonial Manor Nursing Home, Wausau.

She was born May 4, 1926 in Marathon, daughter of the late Henry and Henrietta (Gresens) Hemmrich.   On October 27, 1945 she married Elmer Ahrens at St. Matthew...

Dorothy B. Lang

Dorothy B. Lang

Feb 17, 2019

Dorothy B. Lang, 95, Wausau, died Sunday, February 17, 2019 under the care of Aspirus Comfort Care and Hospice Services at Wellington Place, Wausau.

She was born August 26, 1923 in the village of Maine, daughter of the late Alois and Olga (Schwartz) Busko.  On September 1, 1942 she married Fredolin Lang at St. Mary Catholic Church,...

Paula A. Wopp

Paula A. Wopp

Feb 13, 2019

Paula A. Wopp, 38, Kronenwetter, died unexpectedly, Wednesday, February 13, 2019.

She was born February 10, 1981 in Wausau.  Paula graduated from Wausau East High School.  Her greatest passion was for nature and animals of all kinds, with a special love for horses and unicorns.  That love of animals inspired her to volunteer at the Marathon County...

Raymond "Rudy" Joseph Gorski

Raymond "Rudy" Joseph Gorski

Feb 12, 2019

Raymond "Rudy" Gorski (1927 - 2019)

Raymond "Rudy" Gorski, 91, joined his loving wife Georgiana on Wednesday, February 12, 2019.

Raymond was the first child of the late Peter and Mary (Cherek) Gorski born on November 22, 1927 in Milwaukee, WI. At the age of two, he and his family moved to Bevent, WI. His...

Ruth F. (Giese)  Ziegel

Ruth F. (Giese) Ziegel

Feb 11, 2019

Ruth F. Ziegel, 84, of Wausau passed away peacefully at home surrounded by her family, after a short illness, on Monday, February 11, 2019, under the care of Aspirus Comfort Care and Hospice Services.

She was born November 29, 1934, in the town of Frankfort, daughter of the late August and Albina (Loskot) Giese.  On September 6,...

Neal L. Werner

Neal L. Werner

Feb 10, 2019

Neal L. Werner, 77, Edgar, died Sunday, February 10, 2019 at Marshfield Medical Center.

He was born March 24, 1941 in Town of Wien, son of the late Louis and Nora (Fredricks) Werner.  On June 30, 1962 he married Donna Ott at St. John Lutheran Church, Town of Wien.  She survives.

He worked as a...

Christie F. Bloom

Christie F. Bloom

Feb 9, 2019

Christie F. Bloom, 86, Marathon passed away peacefully at his home on Saturday, February 9, 2019 surrounded by his loved ones under the care of Aspirus Comfort Care and Hospice Services.

He was born September 14, 1932 in Wausau, son of the late Harvey Bloom and Henrietta (Voelkman) Volm.  On May 16, 1956 he married Geraldine Lemanski...

Leon T. Grendzinski

Leon T. Grendzinski

Feb 8, 2019

Leon T. Grendzinski, 91, of Wausau was called to heavenly rest on Friday, February 8th, 2019 at his home, under the care of Aspirus Comfort Care and Hospice Services and surrounded by his loving family.

He was born November 9th, 1927 in Thorp, son of the late Alex and Jennie (Losiewicz) Grendzinski.  On November 4th, 1953 he...

Daniel Edwin Rucinski

Daniel Edwin Rucinski

Feb 3, 2019

We are now celebrating God calling home his son Daniel Edwin Rucinski on Sunday, February 3, 2019 at the age of 88.  His family shared his final struggles with Alzheimer’s-dementia and a series of strokes and their effects on his body.  He was born October 26, 1930 to the late Joseph and Lucille (Abitz) Rucinski.

Dan served...

Arlene Kluever

Arlene Kluever

Jan 30, 2019

Arlene Kluever passed away peacefully on January 30th, 2019 surrounded by the love of her family.

Arlene was born March 3, 1936 in Wausau to Anthony and Adeline Borski.  In her junior year of high school she met the love of her life, Roger.  She graduated from Wausau High in 1954, after graduation she worked at WI...

Shirley May (Stark)  Witucki

Shirley May (Stark) Witucki

Jan 28, 2019

Shirley M. Witucki, 84, died Monday, January 28, 2019 under the care of Aspirus Comfort Care and Hospice Services at Hospice House, Wausau.

She was born November 17, 1934 in Town of Day, daughter of the late Matthew and Susie (Marty) Stark.  On June 20, 1956 she married Walter Witucki in Edgar.  He preceded her in death...

James G. Burish

James G. Burish

Jan 28, 2019

James G. Burish, 88, Marathon, died Monday, January 28, 2019 at Ascension Saint Clare's Hospital.

He was born July 18, 1930, in Francis Creek, Wisconsin, son of the late Edward and Leora (Jost) Burish. He married Lillian Skrzypcak on August 6, 1955 at Sacred Heart of Jesus Catholic Church, Town of Cassel. She survives him.

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