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.
Joan S. Pierce
Mar 16, 2016
Joan S. Pierce, 64, of Wausau, Wisconsin, formerly of Moline, Illinois, died Wednesday, March 16, 2016, in Aspirus Hospice House, Wausau. Visitation is 2 to 4:30 p.m. Sunday in the Horizon Room at Trimble Funeral Home at Trimble Pointe, 701 12th Street, Moline. A family led memorial service will follow at 4:30 p.m., after which friends are invited to join...
Dale C. Bouvat
Mar 16, 2016
Dale Bouvat, 63, passed away on Wednesday, March 16, 2016, in the comfort of his home surrounded by his loving family. He was born November 8, 1952 in Wausau, son of the late John and Alice (Koch) Bouvat. Survivors include his wife, Julie Bouvat, Rothschild, his children, Leah (Chad) Pester, Jacksonville, Florida and Sarah (fiancAC. Will McCollum) Bouvat, Green Bay,...
Sharon "Shisha" Lee Meyer
Mar 13, 2016
Sharon "Shisha" Lee Meyer (Litzer), age 78, Wausau, passed away on Sunday, March 13, 2016 at Gardenside Crossing, North Central Health Care Facility, Wausau. Her final days and hours were spent surrounded by her loving family and friends. Sharon had suffered through many years of Alzheimer's disease. Sharon was born on June 2, 1937 in Wausau to Thomas Litzer Jr....
Patrick W. Dennison
Mar 10, 2016
Patrick W. Dennison, 43, died Thursday, March 10, 2016 at Opportunity Inc. in Wausau. He was born August 25, 1972 in Wausau, son of Ginger (Hollman) Dennison and son of Wayne Dennison. Patrick enjoyed watching softball games at Kelly Club, taking walks with friends, driving tractor and backhoe with his uncle Lenny and playing cribbage and sheepshead with his buddies,...
Otto "Hunce" Grosskreutz
Mar 7, 2016
Otto "Hunce" Grosskreutz passed away at the age of 78 on March 7 at home. Otto was born on September 17, 1936 to Otto and Ester Rachu Grosskreutz. He married Susan Marzynski on March 28, 1978. Otto was preceded in death by his parents and brother Gordon. His siblings include Virginia Hierlmeier-Oregon, Lucina Punke-Madison, Vernice Engeseth-Deforest and LaVern Grosskreutz-Milwaukee. Otto...
James E. Piaszak
Mar 6, 2016
James "Jimmy" Piaszak, 78, Wausau died Sunday, March 6, 2016 at his home. He was born October 24, 1937 in Wausau, son of the late Eugene and Leona (Krejci) Piaszak. For many years Jimmy worked in the maintenance department at Wausau Homes until his retirement. He enjoyed fishing, going out for a cup of coffee and he loved to drive...
Tami Enquist
Mar 4, 2016
Tami M. Enquist, 38, Wausau, passed away in her sleep on Friday, March 4, 2016. She was born July 1, 1977 in Wild Rose, Wisconsin. On October 8, 2005, she married Eric Enquist at The Shepherd's House in Wausau. Tami was a loving and vibrant person. Most of all, she loved spending time with her family, especially her children and...
Lester G. Viergutz
Feb 29, 2016
Lester "Les" G. Viergutz, 86, Wausau, died Monday, February 29, 2016 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital. He was born January 30, 1930 in Wausau, son of the late Raymond and Anna (Gritzmacher) Viergutz. In 1954 he married Delores Hartwig in Wausau. She preceded him in death on August 29, 2003. Les served his country in the United States Army and was...
Jerry J. Kocik
Feb 26, 2016
Jerry J. Kocik, 69, Wausau died Friday, February 26, 2016 under the care of Aspirus Comfort Care and Hospice Services at Mount View Care Center, Wausau. He was born January 29, 1947 in Wausau, son of the late Frank and Dorothy (Martin) Kocik. On September 8, 1979 he married Candy Chilsen at First English Lutheran Church, Wausau. She survives. Jerry...
Lynn E. Gelhar
Feb 25, 2016
Lynn Gelhar, age 58, of Weston, passed away on Thursday, February 25, 2016 after a short battle with lung cancer. She leaves behind her husband Thomas Gelhar, daughters Jessica Gelhar and Stephanie (Justin) Bradfish, and 1-year old grandson Jackson Thomas Bradfish. Lynn was born on October 27, 1957 in Wausau to Robert and Jean (Laack) Ebert, who predeceased her. She...
Corbin A. Salber
Feb 24, 2016
Corbin A. Salber, infant son of James and Sally Salber entered into God's awaiting arms on February 24, 2016 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital. Corbin is survived by his parents, James and Sally (Vandenberg) Salber, Marathon, his siblings, Clayton and Colin Salber, at home, his maternal grandparents, Paul and Pam Vandenberg, Little Chute, paternal grandparents, Rick and Therese Salber, Marathon and...
Alfred "Fritz" Wesenick
Feb 23, 2016
Alfred "Fritz" O. Wesenick, 73, Wausau, entered eternal life on Tuesday, February 23, 2016 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital with his wife by his side. He was born January 18, 1943 in Wausau, son of the late Albert and Seline (Isaccson) Wesenick. On October 30, 1965 he married Diane Raymond at Immanuel Lutheran Church, Wausau. She survives. Fritz served his country...
Mark K. Zblewski
Feb 21, 2016
Mark Kevin Zblewski entered heaven on Sunday, February 21, 2016, at Rainbow Hospice Ark, Park Ridge, IL. He was born on Father's Day, June 21, 1959, to Roman and Dolores (Kurzsewski) Zblewski in Stevens Point. Mark worked on the family farm (milking cows before school, baling hay, cleaning barn, feeding cows, picking rocks, along with other farm duties). He played...
Ethel F. Goede
Feb 21, 2016
Ethel F. Goede, 94, Weston died Sunday, February 21, 2016 at Atrium Post Acute Care of Weston. She was born March 7, 1921 in Wausau, daughter of the late Henry and Esther (Bremer) Schmidt. In 1936 Ethel married Clarence Goede in Wausau. He preceded her in death on April 27, 1964. Ethel was a homemaker and also was a cook...
Isabel E. Writz
Feb 21, 2016
Isabel E. Writz, 99, died Sunday, February 21, 2016 at Benedictine Living Community, Wausau. She was born September 19, 1916 in Wuertzburg, daughter of the late Peter and Frances (Boser) Ellenbecker. On January 2, 1936 she married Theodore Writz Sr. at St. John Catholic Church, Wuertzburg. He preceded her in death on June 6, 1975. Isabel worked for many years...
Robert "Bob" Lee Romang
Feb 20, 2016
Robert "Bob" Lee Romang of Athens, passed away February 20, 2016 at the age of 65 after battling cancer. Bob was born on January 12, 1951 in Wausau Wisconsin. He was the son of Donald and Rose (Kitts) Romang. Bob married Sandra (Hoff) on December 2, 1972. Bob served his country as a medic in the National Guard. Afterward, he...
David N. Zettler
Feb 17, 2016
David Zettler, 59, Athens died Wednesday, February 17, 2016 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital. He was born March 16, 1956 in Wausau, son of the late Alton and Marjorie (Wozniak) Zettler. On April 11, 1981 he married Linda Bartelt at St. Peter Lutheran Church, Rib Lake. She survives. David worked at Alton Zettler, Inc., Athens, Northwest International, Abbotsford, County Materials, Marathon...
Wallace "Wally" Sloan
Feb 13, 2016
Wallace H. "Wally" Sloan, 82, Wausau, died Saturday February 13, 2016 at North Central Health Care Center, Wausau. He was born June 29, 1933, in Wausau, son of the late Henry and Leona "Oney" (Reichl) Sloan. On May 3, 1958, he married Gladys Chapman in Wuertzburg. She preceded him in death August 7, 1982. Wally was united in marriage to...
Patrick E. Brown
Feb 13, 2016
Patrick E. Brown, 88, Wausau died Saturday, February 13, 2016 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital. He was born September 25, 1927 in Wausau, son of the late John L. and Marion (Doyle) Brown. On October 1, 1949 he married Iris Zillman at St. Stephen Lutheran Church, Wausau and they remained together for over 57 years until her death on December 26,...
Lawrence J. Boehm
Feb 12, 2016
Lawrence J Boehm, 75, Town of Cassel, Edgar WI, passed away unexpectedly Friday, February 12, 2016, at Aspirus Hospital, Wausau WI. He was born September 15, 1940, son of the late John H. and Pauline (Meixner) Boehm. On July 14, 1962 he married JoAnn Kordus at St. Anne Catholic Church, Wausau. She survives. Lawrence (Larry) attended grade school at Sacred...
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