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.
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...
Herbert W. Lang
May 16, 2017
Herbert W. Lang, 87, Marathon, passed away Tuesday, May 16, 2017 at Aspirus Hospice House. He was born 1st of 13 children to the late William and Dorothy (Lepak) Lang in Wausau, February 2nd, 1930. He attended schools in Laona and at St. James and Wausau East, Wausau. During his life he worked at several occupations: at Marathon Electric; two...
Diane P. Jacobson
May 16, 2017
Diane P. Jacobson, 81, Wausau, died Tuesday, May 16, 2017 under the care of Aspirus Comfort Care and Hospice Services at Wausau Manor after a long courageous battle with cancer. She was born October 20, 1935 in London, England, daughter of the late Walter Moore and Una May (Warren) Goodesmith. On March 16, 1957, she married Richard Jacobson in London....
Shirley A. Genrich
May 16, 2017
Shirley A. Genrich, 82, town of Hewitt died Tuesday, May 16, 2017 under the care of Interim Hospice and Palliative Care at Azura Memory Care, Wausau. She was born July 6, 1934 in Wausau, daughter of the late David and Anne (Raasch) Wiensch. On January 15, 1955, she married Norman Genrich in Wausau. He preceded her in death on November...
Tarsilla "Sally" Lampe
May 15, 2017
Tarsilla "Sally" Lampe, 94, Marathon, passed peacefully Monday May 15, 2017 at Aspirus Hospice House, Wausau. Sally was born October 1, 1922 in Templeton, Iowa, daughter of the late Henry and Ida (Uhlenkamp) Willenborg. On October 19, 1947, she married Herman Lampe in Manning, Iowa. He preceded her in death August 27, 1974. Sally worked for 25 years at Marathon...
Mary Ann Soczka
May 15, 2017
Mary Ann (Myszka) Soczka, 86, Wausau, was born March 29, 1931, in Milwaukee, daughter of the late Thomas and Helen (Murkowski) Myszka. Mom entered her eternal journey to Heaven surrounded by family, prayers, tears, memories and laughter. You are loved Mom. Thank you. We had you for 86 years, now enjoy your heavenly family, Our Dad, Leo; Son, John; Daughter,...
Theodore J. Gesicki
May 14, 2017
Theodore J. Gesicki, 73, died Sunday May 14, 2017, peacefully at his home with his daughter, grandchildren and his son there. Theodore was born March 1, 1944 to the late Edmund and Angeline (Handlosky) Gesicki in the town Rietbrock. He served his country honorable in the U.S. Army. Survivors include his daughter; April Rahlf; son, Dean Gesicki; four grandchildren, Krystal,...
Thomas W. Kirsch
May 14, 2017
Thomas "Tom" W. Kirsch, 49, Edgar, died Sunday, May 14, 2017. He was born June 16, 1967 in Marshfield, the son of Rita Kirsch of Stratford and the late Roland Kirsch. On May 18, 1991, he married Tammy Duvall at the First United Church of Christ, Colby. She survives. Tom was currently employed at Wausau Window and Wall Systems in...
Mary A. Berna
May 12, 2017
Mary A. Berna, 72, Wausau, died Friday, May 12, 2017 at Aspirus Hospice House. She was born December 1, 1944 in Wausau, daughter of the late Edward and Martha (Pionek) Goyette. On September 18, 1965 she married Ronald Berna in Wausau. He survives. Mary was a homemaker who enjoyed baking, being outdoors and gardening both vegetables and flowers. She was...
Randy J. Happli
May 10, 2017
Randy J. Happli, 64, Wausau, died Wednesday, May 10, 2017 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital. He was born March 13, 1953 in Wausau, son of the late Kenneth Happli and Margaret (Connor) Herzog. On May 8, 1976 he married Joy Reynolds in Wausau. She survives. Randy worked for Expera Specialty Solutions the former Mosinee Papers for many years. He enjoyed draft...
Lynn M. Engman
May 10, 2017
Lynn M. Engman, 44, Wausau died Wednesday, May 10, 2017 at the University of Minnesota. She was born June 15, 1972 in Chicago, daughter of William Bradshaw, Marathon and the late Deborah (Salkowski) Bradshaw. On August 23, 2001, she married Paul Engman in Las Vegas at the Little Chapel of the Flowers. He survives. Lynn was an insurance agent for...
Timothy K. Lambert
May 10, 2017
Timothy K. Lambert, 79, Wausau died Wednesday May 10, 2017 at Aspirus Hospice House with his wife Arlene and daughter Lynda, by his side. Private family memorial service will be held. The family would like to thank the staff at Aspirus Hospice House and Comfort Care and Hospice Services, especially, Carrie, Linda and Shelly, for the exceptional care and kindness...
