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.
Karmen Kay (Kirstein) Hanke
Jul 29, 2019
Karmen Kay Hanke, 85, Marathon, died Monday, July 29, 2019 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital.
She was born December 4, 1933 in Wausau, daughter of the late Walter and Eleanor (Lietz) Kirstein. On October 9, 1954, she married Marvin Hanke at St. Matthew Evangelical Lutheran Church, Marathon. He preceded her in death on September 7, 2001.
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Patricia "Pat" A. (Karlen) Lemmer
Jul 27, 2019
Patricia A. Lemmer, 70, Wausau died Saturday, July 27, 2019 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital.
She was born July 1, 1949 in Wausau, daughter of Irene C. (Hack) Karlen, Wausau and the late Norman Karlen.
For many years Pat was a transcriptionist at American Family Insurance and also at North Central Health Care Center, Wausau. Some...
Lorraine M. (Genger) Romang
Jul 26, 2019
Lorraine M. Romang, 98, Wausau, formerly of Marathon died Friday, July 26, 2019 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital.
She was born May 29, 1921 in Marathon, daughter of the late Reinhold and Elsie (Anklam) Genger. On September 23, 1944 she married Robert Romang in Milwaukee. He preceded her in death on November 16, 1992.
In her...
Ronald Charles Koltz
Jul 24, 2019
Ron was welcomed into Gods arms on July 24, 2019 at Azura Memory Care in Wausau.
He was born on December 16, 1938 to Harry and Emily (Switalski) Koltz in Milwaukee. He attended Hartland High and UWM.
He married Carol (Hanson) in North Lake in 1966, which is where they raised their family.
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Blake A. Burger
Jul 23, 2019
Blake A. Burger passed away on July 23,2019 while doing one of the things he enjoyed, riding his bike.
Blake was born November 18, 1959, the son of Benjamin and Mary Burger in Wausau. On April 26, 1986 he married Lisa Burger. He is survived by Lisa, his children, Katie (Chris) Stockman and Matthew Burger all of...
Diane (Zastrow) Reinicke
Jul 23, 2019
Diane (Zastrow) Reinicke, 66, Harshaw, formerly of Wausau, passed away Tuesday, July 23, 2019 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital after a short, but very courageous battle with leukemia.
She was born January 6, 1953 in Wausau, daughter of the late William and Elnore (Juedes) Zastrow. On November 10, 1972, she married Russell Reinicke in Pascagoula, MS. He survives....
Patricia "Pat" M. (Novitzke) Gauger
Jul 21, 2019
Patricia “Pat” Mae Gauger, 83, Rothschild, passed away on Sunday, July 21, 2019, and joined the love of her life, Jack in Heaven.
She was born December 12, 1935, in the town of Cassel, the eldest of six children, to Edward and Edna “Ewert” Novitzke. On May 22, 1954, she married John “Jack” Gauger in Wausau. He...
Jack Sliwicki
Jul 20, 2019
Jack Sliwicki, 84, Aniwa, died Saturday July 20, 2019 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital.
Jack was born February 25, 1935, in Shawano County, son of the late Michael and Anna (Goretski) Sliwicki. On February 23, 1963, he married Beverly Kraemer in Wausau. She preceded him in death.
After graduating from Birnamwood High School in 1954, Jack...
Jeanne Evelyn (Cone) Corbin
Jul 20, 2019
Jeanne Evelyn Corbin (nee Cone) passed away peacefully on July 20 in Wausau, WI at age 93. She was born in 1926 in Wausau and was preceded in death by her husband of 60 years, Charles Henry Corbin. She is survived by her sons Michael (Reisa), Tom (Jodie), and Kent and by her daughter Patricia (Mike). She is also...
David "Dave" Allen Priebe
Jul 19, 2019
David “Dave” Allen Priebe, 61, passed away July 19, 2019 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital after a short battle with pancreatic cancer.
Dave was born April 8, 1958 to the late Donald and Barbara (Shidell) Priebe in Wausau. He was married to Kathryn (Kubichek) in 1982. He graduated from D.C. Everest High School and was employed by Pieper...
John F. Day
Jul 17, 2019
John F. Day, 76, Adams, died Wednesday, July 17, 2019 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital.
He was born January 21, 1943, in Sioux City, Iowa, son of the late John H. and Grace (Randall) Day. On March 6, 1971, he married Georgia Scheil in Nebraska. She preceded him in death on July 2, 2018.
John proudly...
Patrick "Snipe" Neupert
Jul 17, 2019
Patrick J. “Snipe” Neupert, 72, Wausau died Wednesday, July 17, 2019 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital.
He was born June 17, 1947 in Neenah, son of the late Leonard and Esther (Krohn) Neupert.
For more than 40 years Snipe was a truck driver in the Wausau area. He began his career with LB Trucking, later retiring...
Theodore Radtke
Jul 17, 2019
Theodore Radtke, 94 was born March 6, 1925 in Wausau, son of the late Emil and Elsie (Marquardt) Radtke and passed away on July 17, 2019. He married Dorothy Kapellen on October 16, 1954 at St. Peter Lutheran Church, Town of Wausau.
Theodore and Dorothy dairy farmed in the Town of Texas. In addition, Ted worked for...
Patricia Ann (Coushman) Radtke
Jul 15, 2019
Patricia Ann (Coushman) Radtke, died peacefully in her home on July 15, 2019.
She was born March 8, 1938, in Wausau, to the late Irene (Zweck) Balz and Joseph Coushman. On August 23, 1976, she married Frank C. Radtke.
Patricia enjoyed crocheting, craft shows and her dog, Sam. She was especially proud of her family....
Anna M. (Esker) Morien
Jul 14, 2019
Anna M. (Esker) Morien, 101 of Wausau died peacefully at home on July 14, 2019.
She was born in the Town of Reid on September 14, 1917 to the late Michael and Anna (Trzebiatowski) Esker. She married Oscar Morien on November 8, 1941 at St. Florian Catholic Church, Hatley. Anna and Oscar farmed in the Town of...
Winifred "Winnie" (Harbacheck) Kaas
Jul 11, 2019
Winifred “Winnie” Kaas. 96, Appleton, formerly of Wausau passed away Thursday, July 11, 2019 under the care of Ascension Hospice at Willow Lane Assisted Living, Appleton.
Winifred Kaas was born on June 4th, 1923 in Moorland, Iowa, daughter of the late James & Florence (Sheker) Harbacheck. She graduated from Moorland High School in 1940 and was further...
Vivian (Bloedorn) Bushman
Jul 10, 2019
Vivian Bloedorn Bushman, 88, died Wednesday, July 10, 2019 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital.
She was born on March 21, 1931 in a sod house on the western prairie in Leoti, Kansas, daughter of the late William and Ava Olga (Brack) Bloedorn.
Vivian had a varied and interesting work life; her roles included factory work, secretarial...
Timothy J. "Tim" Wonders
Jul 6, 2019
Timothy J. “Tim” Wonders, 52, Wausau, died Saturday, July 6, 2019 at Sacred Heart Hospital in Tomahawk.
He was born September 10, 1966 in Rockford, IL, to George and Janet (Splinter) Wonders. On November 28, 1987, he married the love of his life, Teri Prochaska in Platteville.
Tim graduated from Upper Iowa University, where he...
Joy A. (Kluessendorf) Strey
Jul 5, 2019
Joy Ann (Kluessendorf) Strey, 72, Wausau, died on Friday July 5th, 2019, after a long illness.
Joy was born on November 21, 1946, to the late Fred and Dorothy Kluessendorf in Waukesha, WI. She graduated from Waukesha High School in 1965. She was married to Lowell Strey from December, 1967 until his passing earlier this year.
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Eldora M. (Brandt) Giese
Jul 4, 2019
Eldora Mae Giese passed peacefully after her battle with cancer surrounded by her family and friends on Thursday, July 4, 2019, under the care of the Aspirus Wausau Hospital nursing staff.
She was born November 20, 1936 to the late Llewellyn and Mabel (Gresens) Brandt. On May 31, 1958 she married the late Gordon Giese at St....
