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.
Verna M. Wetterau
Nov 22, 2015
Verna M. Wetterau, 89, died Sunday, November 22, 2015 under the care of Ministry Home Care Hospice at Country View Assisted Living, Arpin. She was born May 22, 1926 in Fenwood, daughter of the late Andrew and Alvina (Wiesman) Hager. On June 10, 1948 she married Delbert Wetterau at St. John Rectory, town of Wien. He preceded her in death...
Amella P. Beilke
Nov 22, 2015
Amella P. Beilke, 85, died Sunday, November 22, 2015 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital. She was born March 17, 1930 in the Township of Rib Falls, daughter of the late Henry and Clara (Riehle) Kage. On August 29, 1959 she married Raymond Beilke at St. Mary Catholic Church, Marathon. He preceded her in death on January 10, 2006. Amella graduated from...
Ruth Ann Wood
Nov 21, 2015
Ruth Ann Wood, 71, Wausau, went to Heaven to be with her Lord and Savior on Saturday, November 21, 2015 after a lingering illness. Ruth was born April 24, 1944 to the late Willis and Gladys (Schwantz) Dumke. Her faith in God was very important to her along with her family and lifelong friends. Before falling ill, she sang with...
Patricia A. Hrobsky
Nov 21, 2015
Patricia A. Hrobsky, 78, Athens, died Saturday November 21, 2015 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital. She was born August 29, 1937 in Galloway, daughter of the late Bruno and Grace (Cannady) Vetter. On September 15, 1956, she married Daniel E. Hrobsky at St. Mary Catholic Church, Marathon. He preceded her in death March 11, 2011. Patricia was a homemaker and enjoyed...
Jean M. Burger
Nov 20, 2015
Jean Mildred Burger, 84, passed unexpectedly on November 20, 2015 doing what she loved, going to church. Jean was born on January 18, 1931, the oldest daughter of Mildred and Raymond Erickson, Wausau. She was married June 2, 1951 to Theodore J. Burger Sr, who died February 2, 2014 after 62 years of marriage. There was not a single day...
Sylva M. Wedepohl
Nov 20, 2015
Sylva Marie Wedepohl, 96, died on November 20, 2015 at Benedictine Living Community, peacefully surrounded by her family. Sylva was born on October 18, 1919, in Rocklyn Washington, daughter of the late Harvey & Marie (Becker) Hescock. On April 18, 1954, she married Milfred Wedepohl in Marathon County, who preceded her in death. Prior to her retirement she was an...
Jean E. Rasmussen
Nov 19, 2015
Jean E. Rasmussen, 67, Marathon, died Thursday, November 19, 2015 under the care of Aspirus Comfort Care and Hospice Services at her home. She was born April 25, 1948 in Wausau, daughter of the late Anthony and Marcella (Hall) Thurs. On February 24, 1968 she married Roger Rasmussen at St. John Catholic Church, Edgar. He survives. Jean was a homemaker...
Rev. James Primley
Nov 18, 2015
Reverend James W. Primley, 90, Wittenberg, died Wednesday, November 18, 2015 at the Homme Home of Wittenberg. He was born May 30, 1925 in Conover to the late Schulyer and Annamaria (Eichwald) Primley. He was baptized and confirmed in his beloved Gustavius Adolphus Lutheran Church. Following graduation from high school in 1943 he entered the U.S. Navy and served until...
Caroline M. Koehler
Nov 18, 2015
Caroline M. Koehler, 86, Wausau, died Wednesday, November 18, 2015 at Benedictine Living Community, Wausau, under the care of Aspirus Comfort Care and Hospice Services. She was born March 3, 1929 in Wausau, daughter of the late George and Irene (Frank) Schultz. On February 14, 1953, she married James Koehler at St. Michael Catholic Church, Wausau. He preceded her in...
Savannah A.E. Plisch
Nov 16, 2015
Savannah A.E. Plisch, 3 months old, peacefully entered into God's arms on Monday, November 16, 2015 in Wausau. She was born August 7, 2015 in Weston, daughter of Travis J. Plisch and Rachel Wyland, both of Wausau. Savannah brought joy to everyone that had the privilege of knowing her. She had the ability to bring a smile to everyone's face....
Victoria L. Lemmer
Nov 16, 2015
Victoria L. (Kropidlowski) Lemmer, 69, of Edgar entered eternal life on November 16, 2015 peacefully at her home. Her spirit is carried on by her husband of 49 years, 7 daughters, 25 grandchildren, 2 Great Grandchildren, 2 Sisters, and an extended family of relatives and friends. Vicki was born October 30, 1946 in Menasha, Wisconsin to the late Benjamin &...
Alvera M. Rowe
Nov 14, 2015
Alvera M. Rowe, 89, Wausau, died Saturday, November 14, 2015 under the care of Aspirus Comfort Care and Hospice Services at Mount View Care Center, Wausau. She was born May 2, 1926 in Wausau, daughter of the late Anton and Leona Slagoski. Alvera worked as an in home caregiver. She was fun loving, easy going and had a wonderful personality....
Merceda Elizabeth Knapp
Nov 14, 2015
Merceda Elizabeth Knapp, 84, Wausau, the youngest of five children, born to Elizabeth and Joseph Rekowski on March 24, 1931 in Athens, died on Saturday, November 14, 2015 at Aspirus Hospice House in Wausau. After graduating from St. Anthony's Grade School and Athens High School, Merceda went to work for Steffke Freight Company. She dated Clifford Knapp for two years...
Dale R. Lee
Nov 12, 2015
Dale R. Lee, 85, Wausau died Thursday, November 12, 2015 under the care of Aspirus Comfort Care and Hospice Services at the Hospice House, Wausau. He was born December 28, 1929 in Towner, North Dakota, son of the late Norman and Fern (Ellingson) Lee. On April 26, 1952 he married Mabel Meilahn at Zion Lutheran Church, Wausau. She preceded him...
Daniel M. Grendzinski
Nov 9, 2015
Daniel M. Grendzinski, 45, Athens, died Monday, November 9, 2015 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital. He was born December 1, 1969 in Wausau, son of Leon and Elizabeth (Hartl) Grendzinski. Daniel worked as a cheesemaker at Rondele Foods for 15 years. Like most born and bred Wisconsinites, he was an avid Packer fan and felt at home outdoors. His passions included...
Roy "Buzz" Smith
Nov 9, 2015
Roy "Buzz" R. Smith, 81, Wausau, passed away peacefully on Monday, November 9, 2015 at his home. He was born September 8, 1934 in Presque Isle, son of the late Roy and Dorothy (Girsch) Smith. On November 16, 1985, he married Sandy Bauman. She preceded him in death on January 15, 2014. Roy served his country in the United States...
Marion V. Lenard
Nov 8, 2015
Marion V. Lenard, 91, of Wausau, passed away Sunday, November 8, 2015 at Aspirus Hospice House in Wausau, surrounded by family. She was born July 22, 1924 in Wausau, daughter of the late Frank and Adeline (Fuhrman) Splettstozer. She married Joseph Lenard on June 18, 1949. He died July 3, 1999, shortly after their 50th wedding anniversary. Marion was a...
Christine Lynn Quandt
Nov 8, 2015
Christine Lynn Quandt, 51, died Sunday, November 8, 2015. She was born July 20, 1964 in Rhinelander. Christine lived for simplicity, found relaxation by water, fresh air kept her stirring when all else failed. The world was blessed to have met such a beautiful woman who left us too soon, a cut never to heal. She will always stay with...
Jeanette M. Stencil
Nov 7, 2015
Jeanette "Jan" M. Stencil, 73, Weston died Saturday, November 7, 2015 under the care of Aspirus Comfort Care and Hospice Services at the Hospice House, Wausau. She was born September 5, 1942 in Wausau, daughter of the late Anthony and Adeline (Switalski) Stencil. She married Joe Toth and together they had three children, Mike, Jim, and Debbie. Jan always filled...
Gilbert "Gilly" Debroux
Nov 3, 2015
Gilbert "Gilly" DeBroux, 88, Wausau, died Tuesday November 3, 2015 at Copperleaf Assisted Living, Schofield. He was born May 31, 1927, in Phlox, son of the late Andrew and Appolonia (VonBoxtel) DeBroux. Gilbert was a veteran of the U.S. Navy. On October 18, 1947, he married Eileen Robinson at St. Joseph Catholic Church, Phlox, after his return from military service....
