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.
Elizabeth "Betty" A. Schreier
Jun 9, 2017
Elizabeth "Betty" Schreier, 62, Marathon, died Friday, June 9, 2017 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital. She was born January 17, 1955 in Wausau, daughter of the late George and Edna (Rajek) Schreier. Betty was an avid Green Bay Packers fan and Milwaukee Brewers fan. Among her favorite pastimes, she enjoyed fishing and wildlife and was an excellent cook. Survivors include, 12...
Hermina Irene Jaeger
Jun 8, 2017
Hermina Irene Jaeger, 101, Rothschild, died Thursday, June 8, 2017 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital. She was born November 10, 1915 in St. Cloud, Minn., daughter of the late John and Johanna (Schaeffer) Siegmund. On July 3, 1948, she married Raymond Jaeger at St. Michael Catholic Church, Wausau. He preceded her in death on October 14, 1981. In her younger years,...
Gilbert John Strek
Jun 7, 2017
Our beautiful brother, Gilbert John Strek, 69 of Wausau, passed over peacefully Wednesday June 7, 2017 at Colonial Manor Medical and Rehabilitation Center, Wausau. Gilbert was born May 1, 1948, son of the late Ronald and Priscilla (LeMere) Strek in Wausau. We know our Mom and Dad took his hand and guided him through the gates of Heaven. He received...
Marilyn F. Byrne
Jun 6, 2017
Marilyn F. Byrne, 84, Wausau, died Tuesday, June 6, 2017 under the care of Aspirus Comfort Care and Hospice Services at her home. She was born July 30, 1932, in Milwaukee, daughter of the late Frank and Catherine (Wichinski) Baszynski. On May 29, 1954, she married Joseph Frederick at St. Gerard Catholic Church, Milwaukee. He preceded her in death on...
Earl G. Albrecht
Jun 6, 2017
Earl G. Albrecht, 87, Athens died Tuesday June 6, 2017 at home under the care of his family and Aspirus Comfort Care and Hospice Services. Earl was born February 26, 1930 to the late Peter and Emma (Braun) Albrecht on the family farm in the town of Rietbrock. He met his childhood sweetheart Nancy Morse and always saved her a...
John R. Habeck
Jun 6, 2017
John R. Habeck, 88, Ringle, died Tuesday June 6, 2017 at Cedar Ridge Elder Services, under the care of Aspirus Comfort Care and Hospice Services. He was born May 6, 1929 in Ringle, son of the late Emil and Leona (Zahn) Habeck. On June 23, 1951, he married Jean Johnson at St. Paul's Evangelical Church, Wausau. She preceded him in...
Pauline A. Holup
Jun 1, 2017
Pauline A. Holup, 90, Wausau, died peacefully at home Thursday, June 1, 2017. She was born May 18, 1927 in Wausau to the late Herman and Anna (Fackler) Brose. On August 14, 1947 Pauline married Robert M. Holup at St. Mary Catholic Church, Wausau. He preceded her in death on November 17, 1995. Besides her parents and husband, Pauline was...
Thomas E. Van Rixel
May 31, 2017
Thomas E. Van Rixel, 79, Marathon, died Wednesday, May 31, 2017 at his home. He was born March 23, 1938 in Milwaukee, Wis., son of the late Leo and Margaret (Gehl) Van Rixel. On May 16, 1964, he married Janet Raasch at St. James Catholic Church, Wausau. She preceded him in death on January 27, 2017. Thomas graduated from Newman...
Gerald "Jerry" D. Goetsch
May 30, 2017
Gerald "Jerry" D. Goetsch, 85, Largo, Fla., formerly of Wausau, died Tuesday, May 30, 2017 in Pinallas Park, Fla. He was born March 6, 1932 in the town of Maine, son of the late Henry and Hattie (Genz) Goetsch. On October 3, 1953, he married Carol Eckardt at the Church of St. Anne, Wausau. She survives. For many years, Jerry...
David A. Wunsch
May 30, 2017
David A. Wunsch, 32, Wausau, died unexpectedly on Tuesday, May 30, 2017. He was born March 19, 1985, son of Todd Wunsch and the late Gwendolyn (Keeler) Blume. David was currently employed at Crystal Finishing. He enjoyed hunting, fishing and tinkering with mechanical things. He liked to figure out how things worked and enjoyed doing research on different subjects. His...
Edwin "Ed" O. Bucknell
May 30, 2017
Edwin "Ed" Oliver Bucknell, 75, passed away at his home on Tuesday, May 30, 2017. He was born August 19, 1941, to Lloyd and Lorraine (Akey) Bucknell in Woodruff WI, Oneida Co. Edwin "Ed" met his bride, Virginia Abitz at Fern Island in Wausau and they married on August 25, 1962, at St. Mary's Church in Wausau. He was a...
Kenneth J. Wallen
May 28, 2017
Kenneth J. Wallen, 72, Wausau, died Sunday, May 28, 2017 at his home. He was born February 25, 1945 in Milwaukee, son of the late Kenneth and Geraldine (Knudsen) Wollenschlager. On July 19, 1976 he married Diane Firkus in Las Vegas. She survives. Kenneth served his country in the United States Air Force. He enjoyed having breakfast with friends, playing...
Virginia E. Schopf
May 27, 2017
Virginia (Graf) Schopf, 98, Wausau, died Saturday, May 27, 2017 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital. She was born August 3, 1918 in Door County, daughter of Leo J. and Emma (Peterson) Graf and grew up in Kenosha, Wisconsin. Virginia graduated from Mary D. Bradford High School in 1935 and from Racine-Kenosha Normal School in 1937, where she earned certification to teach...
Jean W. Lattyak
May 26, 2017
Jean W. Lattyak, 91, Mosinee, died Friday, May 26, 2017 under the care of Aspirus Comfort Care and Hospice Services at Tender Reflections, Weston, surrounded by her family. She was born July 22, 1925 in Wausau, daughter of the late Edward and Mary (Fara) Kieffer. On November 11, 1950, she married Elmer Lattyak at St. Mary Catholic Church, Wausau. He...
Florence L. Kieffer
May 24, 2017
Florence L. Kieffer, 93, Wausau died after a short illness on Wednesday, May 24, 2017 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital. She was born September 30, 1923 in Stratford to the late Adolph and Bertha (Schiffer) Frank. After graduating from Stratford High School in 1942, Florence moved to Wausau where she became a secretary at the Vocational School in the old Horace...
Edwin P. Volhard Jr
May 24, 2017
Edwin P. Volhard Jr., 87, Marathon, passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on Wednesday, May 24, 2017 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital. He was born August 19, 1929 in Marathon, son of the late Edwin Sr. and Anna (Gassner) Volhard. On September 1, 1954 he married Anna Mae Jagodinski at St. Mary's Catholic Church, Marathon. She preceded him in death...
Lucille J. Fraser
May 23, 2017
Lucille J. Fraser, 93, Wausau, died Tuesday May 23, 2017 at Aspirus Hospice House, Wausau. She was born December 21, 1923 in Wausau to the late Anthony and Regina (Ligman) Katczka. Lucille graduated from Wausau East High School in 1942. She was married in 1950 and later divorced. At age 70 she retired from Greenheck Fan in Weston, and after...
Dale J. Knetter
May 23, 2017
Dale J. Knetter, 78, of Wausau, passed away unexpectedly, Tuesday, May 23, 2017 while at home. Dale was born July 6, 1938 and was the youngest of eleven children to the late Lillian and Louis Knetter. He married Janet Drews and they had been married nearly 55 years. Dale served his country honorably in the US Army. He enjoyed a...
Leonard Olbrantz
May 22, 2017
Leonard J. Olbrantz, 92, Marathon, passed away peacefully on his birthday, May 22, 2017 surrounded by family at his home. He was born May 22, 1925 in Wausau, son of the late Bernard Sr. and Rose (Kardack) Olbrantz. On March 8, 1947 he married Ruth Schroeder at St. Michael Catholic Church, Wausau. She survives. Leonard worked many jobs throughout his...
Jerome Albrecht
May 20, 2017
Jerome Albrecht, 86, Athens, died Saturday, May 20, 2017, on Jamie's Birthday, at Dycora Transitional Health in Abbotsford, under the care of Aseracare Hospice. He was born April 3, 1931 on the family farm in the town of Rietbrock, son of the late John and Celia (Nowicki) Albrecht. The family farm was established in 1902 by his grandparents, Peter and...
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