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.
Erma M. Wiegand
Jan 27, 2018
Just a few weeks after her 102nd birthday, Erma Marie (Schneider) Wiegand died on January 27, 2018, under the compassionate care of the nurses and aides of North Central Health Care in Wausau. Erma was born in Martinsburg, Nebraska, on December 30, 1915, to the late Fred and Frieda (Luecking) Schneider. She graduated from Fremont High School in Fremont, Nebraska....
Charles Clayton M.D.
Jan 26, 2018
Charles "Russ" Clayton M.D., age 63, passed away peacefully at his home with his family by his side on Friday, January 26, 2018, after a courageous two year battle with Melanoma. He fought a good fight, refusing to give up. He was born on March 2, 1954, in Freeport, TX, to the late Howard and Elizabeth (Matthews) Clayton. On January...
Linda Kay Williams
Jan 24, 2018
It is with great sadness that the family of Linda Kay Williams of Edgar, WI, announces her passing on Wednesday, January 24, 2018 at the age of 50. She will forever be remembered by her husband Brian; her children, Jesse, Heather and RJ; step-sons, Justin and Nathan Williams; and her grandchildren, Xander and Josselyn. Linda was born February 15, 1967...
Kenneth Rajek
Jan 23, 2018
Kenneth Rajek, 68, Rothschild, died Tuesday, January 23, 2018 at his home, under the care of Aspirus Comfort Care and Hospice Services. He was born July 14, 1949 in Wausau, son of Angeline (Lang) Rajek of Marathon and the late Raymond Rajek. On May 5, 1990, he married Mary (O'Connor) Dunaway at St. Mark Catholic Church, Rothschild. She survives. Ken...
Clarence V. Weiler
Jan 23, 2018
Clarence V. Weiler, 92, Athens, died Tuesday, January 23, 2018 at Dycora Transitional Living, Abbotsford, under the care of Ministry Hospice. He was born April 20, 1925 in the town of Bern, youngest of 14 children, son of the late Sebastian and Margaret (Gilles) Weiler. On November 1, 1980, he married Delores (Berres) Rodman in Wausau. She survives. Clarence was...
Adeline I. Pilgrim
Jan 21, 2018
Adeline I. Pilgrim, 88, died Sunday, January 21, 2018 at Aspirus Hospice House, Wausau. She was born May 31, 1929 in Edgar, daughter of the late Henry and Lily (Borchardt) Draeger. On October 1, 1955 she married William Pilgrim at St. Stephen Ev. Lutheran Church, Edgar. He preceded her in death on November 6, 2013. Adeline enjoyed crocheting, gardening, playing...
Betty R. Adams
Jan 20, 2018
Betty R. Adams, 87, died Saturday January 20, 2018 at Rennes Health and Rehab Center, Weston. She was born November 6, 1930, in Green Bay, daughter of the late Charles and Flora (VanHecke) Rousseau. On January 27, 1951, she married John Quincy Adams II in Green Bay. Betty had been employed as a Bookkeeper Supervisor at Wausau Insurance Credit Union...
Roger R. Lenzner
Jan 20, 2018
Roger R. Lenzner, 68, Merrill, died Saturday, January 20, 2018 under the care of Aspirus Comfort Care and Hospice Services at his home surrounded by his family. He was born January 31, 1949 in Wausau, son of the late Roy and Victoria (Krall) Lenzner. On October 16, 1971, he married Karen Schlag at Zion Lutheran Church, town of Maine. She...
Benjamin Henry Burger
Jan 20, 2018
Benjamin Henry Burger, 88, Wausau, passed away on Saturday, January 20, 2018 at his home, under the care of his granddaughter, Katie, her husband, Chris and their children, Chris Jr. and Bobbi Stockman, along with Aspirus Comfort Care and Hospice Services. He was born November 11, 1929 in Wausau, son of the late Hubert and Selma (Prahl) Burger, and was...
Suzanne Leona Lenard
Jan 20, 2018
Suzanne Leona Lenard, 95, Wausau, died peacefully surrounded by her loving family on Saturday, January 20, 2018 at Acorn Hill in Mosinee. She was born July 17, 1922 on a farm in Rosholt, daughter of the late Leon and Frances (Frydach) Bruski. In September of 1942, she married Henry Joseph Yach Sr., he preceded her in death in August of...
Kevin Pijan
Jan 19, 2018
Kevin "Buck" Pijan, 46, died Friday, January 19, 2018 at University Hospital, Madison, WI. He was born July 3, 1971 in Wausau, WI, son of John and Sharon (Piehl) Pijan. Kevin is a graduate of Wausau East High Schools class of 1989, and earned his associates degree in Healthcare Business Services from North Central Technical College, Wausau, WI Kevin enjoyed...
James Erickson
Jan 19, 2018
James G. Erickson, 92, Wausau, died Friday January 19, 2018 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital. He was born November 15, 1925 in Wausau, son of the late George and Lydia (Abraham) Erickson. On November 12, 1949, he married Mary Narloch at Holy Name Catholic Church, Wausau. Jim served his country honorably in World War II in the Army Air Force. He...
Elaine D. Wiesman
Jan 17, 2018
Elaine D. Wiesman, 83, Wausau died Wednesday, January 17, 2018 at her home. She was born February 21, 1934 in Wausau, daughter of the late Victor and Katherine (Nowacki) Krolikowski. On November 6, 1954 she married Joseph Wiesman at St. Anne Catholic Church, Wausau. He survives. Elaine, aka "Clark" by her family was a homemaker and enjoyed raising her four...
Richard Ravonet
Jan 16, 2018
Richard Ravonet, 80, died Tuesday, January 16, 2018 under the care of Aspirus Comfort Care and Hospice Services at Wausau Manor. He was born May 29, 1937 in Wausau, son of the late Arthur and Agnes (Polus) Ravonet. On July 27, 1968, he married Judith Wagner at St. Joseph Catholic Church, Stratford. She survives. Richard served his country in the...
Lydia Theresa Laska
Jan 12, 2018
Lydia Theresa Laska, 92, Wausau, loving mother, grandmother and great-grandmother was called home to God and her precious Savior, Jesus Christ, on January 12, 2018. Lydia was born on Feb. 24, 1925 to the late Joseph and Valeria (Landowski) Burclaw in Torun, Wisconsin. Her early years were spent working on the family farm. Later, during WWII she was a "Rosie...
Ellen T. Kemnitz
Jan 9, 2018
Ellen T. Kemnitz, 53, Wausau, died at Aspirus Hospice House on Tuesday January 9, 2018 after a three-year struggle with ovarian cancer. She will be missed by many who's life she touched. She truly enjoyed people and helping others. She was born January 19, 1964 in Oconomowoc to Raymond and Joan (Parker) Unrein. After graduating from Waterloo High School (1982),...
Juan Fernandez
Jan 8, 2018
Juan Fernandez, 86, Wausau, died Monday, January 8, 2018 at his home. He was born June 18, 1931 in Cuba, son of the late Juan and Vicenta (Barros) Fernandez. On August 7, 1955, he married Georgia De Posada in Havana, Cuba. She preceded him in death in 2010. In 1967, Juan's family moved to the East Coast, where he worked...
Paul M. Zopel
Jan 8, 2018
Paul M. Zopel, 73, Wausau, transitioned at home in the presence of his loving family on Monday Jan. 8, 2018. He was born May 29, 1944 in Chicago, son of Vincent and Rose Zopel. On November 19, 1966 he married the love of his life, Sherry. Living family members include his wife, Sherry; children, Wendy, Justin (Alex), Adam (Mariana) and...
Mary Mieding
Jan 8, 2018
Mary L. Mieding, 71, Rothschild died Monday, January 8, 2018 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital. She was born April 30, 1946 in Milwaukee, daughter of the late Edward and Loretta (Stauske) Mieding. For many years Mary was a teacher at St. Peter Lutheran School in Schofield. In her younger years she loved to travel and was proud to have traveled to...
Victor F. Hall
Jan 7, 2018
Victor F. Hall, 93, Edgar, died peacefully surrounded by his family on Sunday, January 07, 2018, under the care of Aspirus Comfort Care and Hospice Services. He was born February 13, 1924 in the town of Cassel, son of the late Leonard and Josephine (Mucha) Hall. On August 18, 1954, he married the love of his life, Jeanette Lang at...
