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.
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...
Virginia "Ginny" A. Stoiber
Feb 12, 2016
Ginny was born November 17, 1923 in Marshfield, Wisconsin, to Frederick "Fritz" and Anna (Gropp) Braem. She married Richard "Dick" Stoiber on October 2, 1943 in Bremerton, Washington, where Dick was stationed in the U.S. Navy. Ginny passed away peacefully on February 12, 2016 at the age of 92 in Wausau, Wisconsin. She is preceded in death by her parents...
Linda M. Young
Feb 9, 2016
Linda M. Young, 60, Schofield, died Tuesday, February 9, 2016 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital. She was born March 27, 1955 in Wausau, the daughter of Lawrence and Dolores (Szalewski) Achenreiner of Schofield. On July 12, 1975, she married James Young at St. Therese Catholic Church, Rothschild. He survives. Linda enjoyed being a homemaker and especially loved babysitting for her two...
Genevieve "Genna" Witz
Feb 8, 2016
Genevieve "Genna" N. Witz, 16, died February 8, 2016 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital. She was born March 10, 1999 in Wausau, daughter of Gilbert Witz and Rabecka Saal. Genna was a junior at Wausau East High School where she was involved in the band and choir. She played flute at the Wausau Conservatory of Music, was a member of the...
Arvada A. Geier
Feb 7, 2016
Arvada A. Geier, 81, Wausau died Sunday, February 7, 2016 at her home. She was born April 23, 1934 in Wausau, daughter of the late Warren and Bernice (Hopp) Reetz Sr. She married Clarence Geier in Wausau in 1951. Arvada was a homemaker and a house wife. After she raised her children she went to work as a cook for...
Arlene J. Buzinski
Feb 6, 2016
Arlene J. Buzinski, 85, Wausau, died Saturday, February 6, 2016 at Wausau Manor Nursing Home, under the care of Aspirus Comfort Care and Hospice Services. She was born January 1, 1931 in the town of Maine, daughter of the late Albert and Florence (Mueller) Luepke. On March 15, 1958, she married Victor "Vic" D. Buzinski in Waubasha, Minnesota. He preceded...
Donna M. Krueger
Feb 6, 2016
Donna M. Krueger, 65, passed away on Saturday, February 6, 2016. Donna was born in Wausau, Wisconsin July 20, 1950 to Gustav and Doris Borchardt. Donna graduated from Wausau High School in 1968. Donna held jobs at Tradehome Shoe Store while still in high school, worked at ESAR Dental Laboratory, and at GTE/Verizon. Hired July 20, 1969, at GTE, she...
Kenneth Walter "Ace" Culbert
Feb 5, 2016
Kenneth Walter "Ace" Culbert journeyed peacefully to his eternal home on February 4, 2016, surrounded by his loving family. Ace was born August 24, 1940 to Kenneth and Violet (Janisch) Culbert in Milwaukee. His childhood years were spent in Merrill where he and his family resided on Lake Pesobic. He attended Adams Elementary School and later Merrill High School where...
Germaine A. Ritger
Feb 4, 2016
Germaine A. Ritger, 90, Marathon, died peacefully on Thursday, February 4, 2016 at Copperleaf Assisted Living, Marathon under the care of Aspirus Hospice Services. She was born July 25, 1925 in the town of Rib Falls, daughter of the late Anton and Catherine (Schueller) Bergs. She attended Holy Family School, Poniatowski and Athens High School. On August 20, 1947 she...
Donna M. Anderson
Feb 2, 2016
Donna M. Anderson, 75, Rib Mountain, died Tuesday February 2, 2016 at her home, under the care of Ministry Home Care Hospice and her family. She was born August 21, 1940, in Washington County, daughter of the late Jacob and Rose (Welsch) Beck. On May 28, 1960, she married Robert Anderson in Campbellsport. He survives. Donna and her husband owned...
Robert "Bob" J. Brzezinski
Feb 1, 2016
Robert "Bob" J. Brzezinski, 85, Wausau, died Monday, February 1, 2016 at Wausau Manor Nursing Home. He was born May 16, 1930 in Wausau, son of the late Barney and Mary (Kryzan) Brzezinski. On November 27, 1954, he married Jean Peplinski at St. James Catholic Church in Amherst. She survives. Bob was a proud veteran of the United States Army...
James W. Luetschwager
Feb 1, 2016
James (Jim) William Luetschwager, 89, Athens, died at St. Joseph's Hospital in Marshfield on February 1, 2016. He was born on the family farm on McIntosh Road in Wausau, WI November 28, 1926. He graduated from Wausau High School in 1944 and then went on to serve in World War II. Jim returned home to complete railroad school in Minneapolis...
