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.
Robert E. Seidler
Dec 4, 2018
Robert E Seidler Sr., 80, Wausau, passed away at his home on December 4, 2018 with his loving wife, Susie at his side.
Bob was born in Eau Claire, Wisconsin on March 3, 1938 to the late Edward and Norma (Wilson) Seidler.
Bob is preceded in death by his parents; his maternal and paternal grandparents;...
Mary E. (Pawlowski) Kohnhorst
Dec 4, 2018
Mary E. Kohnhorst, 68, Wausau, passed away peacefully with her family by her side on Tuesday, December 4, 2018 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital.
She was born February 19, 1950 in Athens, daughter of the late Edward and Eleanor (Literski) Pawlowski. On June 1, 1968, she married Donald Kohnhorst at St. Anthony Catholic Church in Athens. He survives....
Diane E. Handrick
Dec 4, 2018
Diane Evelyn (Oelke) Handrick, 70, of Marathon, WI, passed away peacefully on December 4, 2018 at 3:10pm under the care of St. Croix Hospice at Colonial Center of Colby.
Diane was born September 19, 1948 in Wausau, WI to the late Victor and Lucelia (Bruns) Oelke. On August 2, 1969, she married Duane Handrick.
Diane...
Edward F. Tryba
Dec 2, 2018
Edward Frank Tryba, 91, after living a full life, died in his sleep at Aspirus Wausau Hospital on December 2, 2018 after a 5 ½ year courageous struggle with dementia while under the care of Aspirus Palliative and Hospice Services.
He was born at the family home in the Town of Reid on July 24, 1927 to...
Ross A. Lyon
Dec 2, 2018
Ross A. Lyon, 34, Kronenwetter, died Sunday December 2, 2018 at his home.
He was born May 20, 1984 in Wausau, son of Lance and Lori (France) Lyon, Wausau. On October 10, 2015 he married Sarah Gwidt at St. Andrew Lutheran Church, Rib Mountain. She survives.
Ross was a graduate of DC Everest High School...
Genevieve E. Joswiak
Dec 1, 2018
GENEVIEVE E. JOSWIAK
July 28, 1928 – December 1, 2018
Genevieve E. Joswiak, 90, Marathon, died December 1, 2018 at Copperleaf Assisted Living of Marathon surrounded by her family.
She was born July 28, 1928 in the Town of Emmett to the late John M. and Ramona (Dahlke) Kamenick. On October 28, 1950...
Steven Wysocki
Nov 30, 2018
Steven J. Wysocki, 55, died Friday November 30, 2018 unexpectedly at his home. Steve was born March 23, 1963 to the late Sheron “Jack” and Marion (Burns) Wysocki in Wausau. He met and married the love of his life, Debra Hoffman on June 27, 1987 at St. Therese Catholic Church in Rothschild.
Survivors include his wife, Debra;...
Priscilla A. Tuckett
Nov 28, 2018
Priscilla A. Tuckett, 79, Kronenwetter, passed away Wednesday, November 28th, 2018 at North Central Health Care, Wausau with her loving friends and family by her side. Priscilla was born October 14th, 1939 to the late Raymond and Eleanor (Freuen) Yessa in Wausau. She married Edward R.“Bob” Tuckett in April 1979.
Priscilla was a Wausau native, working around...
David A. Strasburg
Nov 27, 2018
David A. Strasburg, 30, died November 27, 2018.
He was born November 15, 1988, in Milwaukee, son of Michael and Theresa (Gunther) Strasburg.
David worked in customer service at Culver’s followed by McDonald’s and also worked in housekeeping at St. Claire’s Hospital. He enjoyed fishing and was always there to lend a helping hand to...
David M. Blake
Nov 27, 2018
A common thread was shared among friends of David Blake in recent days: “I’m better for having known him.”
David passed away on Nov. 27, but he will carry on in the hearts of those whose lives he touched through his love, generosity, compassion, loyalty, exuberance, contagious sense of humor and infectious laugh.
David Michael...
James "Jim" Gassner
Nov 26, 2018
James L. Gassner died Monday, Nov. 26, 2018, at Aspirus Wausau Hospital. He was 91.
Jim was born Dec. 4, 1926 in Wausau, son of the late Richard and Marie (Sauter) Gassner.
He graduated from Marathon High School and enlisted in the U.S. Navy, serving in Guam in the Pacific theater of World War II....
Jeanette A. (Koy) Stenzel
Nov 26, 2018
Jeanette A. Stenzel, 92, died Monday November 26, 2018 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital.
She was born September 13, 1926, in Wausau, daughter of the late Henry and Beatrice (Conrad) Koy. On May 15, 1948, she married Edmund D. Stenzel at St. Mary Catholic Church, Wausau. He preceded her in death May 21, 2009.
Jeanette graduated...
Michael Norbert Kramer
Nov 26, 2018
Michael Norbert Kramer, 81, died on November 26, 2018 at Aspirus Hospice House after battling an illness for the last several years.
He leaves his devoted wife of 59 years, Judy (Paque) Kramer; daughter Carlene Haff and her husband Doug; daughter Jorgene Hartwig, her husband Jim and their son James; daughter Michelle Kramer, his sister Barbara Pugmire,...
Mario James Antonetti Ii
Nov 25, 2018
Mario James Antonetti II of Austin, Texas died Sunday November 25th 2018 in his parents arms. He was 8 months old, and fought valiantly against a congenital heart defect which ultimately brought him to God. Known as “Mio” to his friends, he was born March 22nd 2018 in Houston, Texas. He was baptized and confirmed the very same day....
Raymond H. Kurth
Nov 25, 2018
Raymond H. “Ray” Kurth, 87, Wausau died peacefully on Sunday, November 25, 2018 at Mount View Care Center, Wausau. He was under the care of Aspirus Comfort Care and Hospice Services.
He was born September 6, 1931 in Wausau, son of the late George and Martha (Lamz) Kurth. On October 30, 1954 he married Shirley Clintsman at...
Janice R. Klein
Nov 25, 2018
Janice R. Klein, 85, died November 25, 2018 under the care of Aspirus Comfort Care and Hospice Services at Mount View, Wausau.
She was born February 23, 1933 in Wausau, daughter of the late Edwin and Erna (Butenhoff) Dahm. On June 18, 1955 she married Charles Klein at St. James Catholic Church, Wausau. He preceded her in...
Willis "Bill" F. Seidler
Nov 22, 2018
Willis Fredrich “Bill” Seidler, 88, of Jacksonville, Arkansas formerly of Wausau, Wisconsin and Montevideo, Minnesota, died peacefully on Thursday, November 22, 2018.
Bill was born October 14, 1930 in Wausau, Wisconsin to Fred and Margaret (Borth)Seidler. He was a member of St. Jude’s Catholic Church of Jacksonville, Arkansas. He grew up on a farm in the town...
Kenneth L. Scheffler
Nov 21, 2018
Kenneth L Scheffler, 85, passed peacefully on Wednesday, November 21, 2018 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital.
Ken was born on March 19,1933 in Wausau to the late Herman and Ella Scheffler. He married the light of his life, Joyce Stuplich on February 7, 1953 and together they celebrated 65 years of marriage. She was his world.
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Karen E. (Pierschalla) Acker
Nov 21, 2018
Karen E. Acker, 60, passed away Wednesday, November 21, 2018 surrounded by the love of her family at Aspirus Wausau Hospital after a long battle with Lymphoma. Karen was born October 17, 1958 to the late Lawrence and Rosemary (Knippel) Pierschalla in Burlington, Vermont. She married Ralph W. Acker on February 4, 1998 in Wausau.
Going to...
David L. Proft
Nov 18, 2018
David L. Proft, 82, died Sunday, November 18, 2018 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital.
He was born February 9, 1936 in Athens, son of the late Frank and Lorna (Mabbot) Proft. On July 25, 1959 he married Joyce Umnus at St. John Catholic Church, Edgar. She preceded him in death on May 16, 2009.
David served...
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