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.
Donna M. Zettler-Krall
Jun 18, 2017
Donna M. Zettler-Krall, 75, Wausau died Sunday, June 18, 2017 at North Central Health Care Center , Wausau where she had currently been staying for rehabilitation after a recent shoulder replacement surgery. She was born May 18, 1942 in Wausau, daughter of the late Floyd and Angeline (Bielen) Gierl. Donna married Duane Zettler in 1960. They later divorced. Duane passed...
Cyril P. Koppa
Jun 17, 2017
As we honor Cy Koppa's 90 years with us, we remember him as a positive soul in a world that could use more people like him. He brightened a room just by walking into it. Cy's smile and offbeat humor made us happier. He loved sharing quotations. A favorite was by Hilary Cooper: Life is not measured by the number...
Michael A. Collins
Jun 16, 2017
Michael A. Collins, 54, Schofield, died unexpectedly Friday June 16, 2017. He was born April 10, 1963 in Tomahawk, son of the late Donald and Marlene (Freuen)Collins. On April 10, 1990, he married Regina Cortright in Merrill. She survives. Michael served in the U.S. National Guard. For the past four years, Michael had been employed at Old Castle Glass, Schofield....
John A. Zajackowski
Jun 15, 2017
John Zajackowski, beloved husband, father, grandfather, uncle and brother, passed away peacefully at his Hatley home on June 15. He was 90 years old. He was born in Hatley in 1920 to Frances and Andrew Zajackowski and was one of 13 children. He served in the 1st Army Artillery, from 1939 until the end of World War II. He was...
Patricia J. Reuter
Jun 14, 2017
Patricia J. Reuter, 65, Wausau, died Wednesday, June 14, 2017 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital with her son by her side. She was born June 9, 1952, in Wausau, daughter of Norman Reuter and the late Lorraine (Leffel) Reuter. For 31 years Patricia was employed at BMO Harris Bank formerly First American and M & I. She enjoyed crocheting, playing cards...
Ruth M. Olbrantz
Jun 12, 2017
Ruth M. Olbrantz, 91, Marathon, died Monday, June 12, 2017 at the Hospice House, Wausau, surrounded by her loving family. She was born July 29, 1925, in Marathon, daughter of the late Charles and Meta (Lemke) Schroeder. On March 8, 1947, she married Leonard Olbrantz at St. Michael Catholic Church, Wausau and they celebrated 70 years of marriage together this...
Michael A. Rowe
Jun 12, 2017
Michael A. Rowe, 57, Mosinee, died Monday, June 12, 2017 at his home. He was born July 13, 1959 in Laurium, Mich., the son of Annette "Candy" (Sorsen) Gagnon of Fulton, Mich. and the late Donald Rowe. Survivors include two children, Amanda (Michael) Cline, Mosinee and Christopher Rowe, Copper City, Mich.; three grandchildren, Lily, Attus and Gideon; his mother, Annette...
Thomas L. Slagoski
Jun 10, 2017
Thomas L. Slagoski, age 69, Bevent, died peacefully at his home on June 10, 2017 surrounded by his wife and daughters, after a courageous ten month battle with acute myeloid leukemia (AML). He wrote this before his death: If you are reading this, I am no longer here. I grew up on a small dairy farm in Shantytown, Wisconsin. As...
David J. Gorski
Jun 9, 2017
David J. Gorski, 91, Schofield, died Friday, June 9, 2017 under the care of Ministry Hospice at Tender Reflections, Weston. He was born May 9, 1926, in Wausau, son of the late Anton and Regina (Dobeck) Gorski. On July 3, 1948, he married Annabelle Boettcher at St. Therese Catholic Church, Rothschild. She preceded him in death on November 29, 2008....
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...
