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.
Arletta M. Kamke
Aug 28, 2014
Arletta M. Kamke, 77, Schofield, died peacefully Thursday, August 28, 2014 under the care of the Palliative Care Unit at Aspirus Wausau Hospital. Family and friends were with her until the end. She was born January 26, 1937 in Wausau, daughter of the late Leonard and Hattie (Borchardt) Kasten. On June 4, 1960 Arletta and Merlyn Kamke were united in...
Rosemary Thomas
Aug 28, 2014
Rosemary Thomas, 83, Wausau, died Thursday, August 28, 2014 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital. She was born January 23, 1931 in Illinois. Among her favorite pastimes, she loved playing bingo, shopping and making crafts. Survivors include, four children, Deb Thomas, Weston, Cheryl Thomas, Oregon, Frank Thomas, Wausau and Gary (Karen) Thomas, Aniwa; eight grandchildren, Holly (Marc) Sherwood, Nichole (Nate) Albright, Cher...
Jamie L. Berna
Aug 26, 2014
Jamie L. Berna, 30, died Tuesday, August 26, 2014 as the result of an automobile accident. She was born April 28, 1984, in Wausau, daughter of Keith Peters and Christine Berna. Jamie was currently working as a waitress but had aspirations of going back to school. She was very creative and had a passion for drawing and painting. She had...
Gerald J. Witberler
Aug 24, 2014
Gerald J. Witberler, 73, Marathon, died Sunday, August 24, 2014 at his home. He was born June 3, 1941 in Wausau, son of the late Oscar and Florence (Krautkramer) Witberler. Gerald was a veteran of the Wisconsin Army National Guard, 32nd Division in Wausau and was called to active duty during the Berlin Crisis. He was a member of the...
Peter J. Buckmaster
Aug 23, 2014
Peter J. Buckmaster, 48, Wausau passed away at his home following a long illness. He was born in Merrill on August 23, 1966 and died on his 48th birthday. He was the son of Vicky (Ercegovac) Virant, Merrill and Stephen (Joan) Buckmaster, Wausau. Peter graduated from Wausau West High School and then joined the United States Army. At the time...
Joyce M. Drage
Aug 23, 2014
Joyce M. Drage, 73, Rib Mountain, died Saturday, August 23, 2014. She was born January 19, 1941 in town of Hartland, daughter of the late Albert and Selma (Schultz) Drage. Joyce graduated as Valedictorian of her high school. She worked at Employers Insurance for over 30 years followed by several years at Eastbay. Survivors include her brothers, Al (Doris) Drage,...
Gary Mientke
Aug 21, 2014
Gary Mientke, 64, Wausau died Thursday, August 21, 2014. He was born July 8, 1950 in Wausau to Helen (Landowski) Mientke and the late Ben Mientke. Gary worked for Drott, Bob Johnson Chevrolet, Greenheck and most recently at Westside Battery. He was known by many as Mr. Fix It and was always there to help out anyone in a time...
Kenneth R. Ringle
Aug 19, 2014
Kenneth Ray Ringle, 76, passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on Tuesday, August 19, 2014 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital. He was born November 14, 1937 in Wausau, son of the late Elmer and Alma (Winkert) Ringle. On November 28, 1964 he married Gisela Szymczyk at Bethel Lutheran Church, Madison. He graduated from Edgar High School in 1955 and from...
Elmer M. Saeger
Aug 16, 2014
Elmer M. Saeger was welcomed into the Kingdom of our Lord on his 83rd birthday at Wausau Manor after a short bout with cancer. Elmer was born on August 16, 1931 in the town of Maine, son of the late Edward and Clara (Steckling), Saeger. On September 30, 1950, he married Loretta Grawein at St. Paul Lutheran Church in the...
Karen D. Vlietstra
Aug 12, 2014
Karen Dawn Vlietstra, 75, of Ringle, passed away on Tuesday, August 12, 2014 at Ministry St. Clare's Hospital in Weston, Wisconsin, surrounded by family. Karen was born the daughter of Elmer and Agnes (Ferries) Geurink of Ringle on July 12, 1939. Karen was united in marriage to Jack Vlietstra on May 20, 1961 at the Forestville Reformed Church, Ringle. They...
Deserae Faith Landowski
Aug 9, 2014
Deserae F. Landowski, 12, Wausau, died Saturday, August 9, 2014 as the result of a car accident. She was born September 30, 2001 in Wausau, daughter of Manuel Lopez and Kristin Landowski. Deserae enjoyed school and had aspirations of attending beauty college to become a cosmetologist. She was very outgoing and had many friends. Some of her hobbies included surfing...
Leonard F. Bauman
Aug 8, 2014
Leonard Frank Bauman, 89, Fenwood, passed away peacefully on Friday, August 8, 2014 at Kennedy Park Medical and Rehabilitation Center, Weston. He was born January 13, 1925 in Wausau, son of the late Edwin and Amelia (Kragenbrink) Bauman. Leonard was baptized, confirmed and was a lifetime member of St. John Lutheran Church ELCA, town of Wien. He graduated from Edgar...
Rev. Kenneth A. Dix
Aug 6, 2014
Reverend Kenneth A. Dix, 73, a former Colby resident, died unexpectedly Wednesday August 6, 2014 at his home at Lake Holcombe. He was born October 18, 1940, in Stratford, son of the late Alvin C. and Norma (Werner) Dix. On June 22, 1974, he was united in marriage to Suzanne Ewan at St. Paul's United Church of Christ, Wausau. He...
Margaret F. Kwarciany
Aug 6, 2014
Margaret Kwarciany, 82, Wausau, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, August 6, 2014, at Aspirus Wausau Hospital after a short illness. She was born July 10, 1932 in Wausau to George and Flora (Hintze) Gleason and was raised by Ralph and Avis Hintze after the death of her parents. Margaret married Chester Kwarciany on May 21, 1955 at St. Therese Catholic...
Edna A. Riske
Aug 5, 2014
Edna A. Riske, 98, was called to her Heavenly Home on Tuesday August 5, 2014. She was born January 25, 1916 in North Fond du Lac, daughter of the late Fredrick and Mary (Kraft) Erdmann. On May 26, 1945, she married Arnold G. Riske at St. Paul Lutheran Church, North Fond du Lac. He preceded her in death. She was...
Rick A. Hart
Aug 4, 2014
Rick "Baggy" A. Hart, 48, Athens, died Monday, August 4, 2014. He was born July 26, 1966 in Medford, the son of Dennis and Beverly (Hopperdietzel) Hart of Athens. On June 29, 1990, he married Linda Schalow in Wausau. She survives. Rick grew up in the Athens area and was currently employed with Albrecht Family Farms LTD in Athens, where...
Viola F. Schleif
Aug 2, 2014
Viola "Vi" F. Schleif, 96, Schofield, died Saturday, August 2, 2014 at North Central Health Care Center, Wausau. She was born April 10, 1918 in Catawba, daughter of the late Thomas and Gertrude (Hansen) Wanish. She was married to Henry Leopold in 1935, and into this union three children were born. Hank preceded her in death. She then married Sam...
Alice A. Schneider
Jul 31, 2014
Alice Schneider, 65, Madison died July 31, 2014. Alice was born on February 17, 1949 in Milwaukee to the late Joseph and Sophie (Gesicki) Handlosky. She was a long time employee of Truck Country, Madison. She retired from Russ Darrow Chrysler, Madison. Alice loved her adopted dogs, Coco and the late Buffy. She had a true passion for musky fishing...
Patricia E. Lang
Jul 28, 2014
Patricia E. Lang, 92, Wausau, died Monday July 28, 2014 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital. She was born December 4, 1921, in the town of Emmet, daughter of the late Raymond and Ethel (Kurtzweil) Maguire. On August 25, 1943, she married Frederick A. Lang in Portsmouth, Virginia. He survives. Prior to her retirement, Patricia was a school teacher. She was a...
Michael V. Schumacher
Jul 27, 2014
Michael "Mike" V. Schumacher, 53, Wausau, formerly of Marathon, died Sunday, July 27, 2014. He was born January 5, 1961 in Wausau, the son of Marilyn (Buchberger) Schumacher of Marathon and the late Virgil Schumacher. Mike worked for United Express Airlines in Mosinee, then managed the First Discount Travel Agency in Wausau for many years. He bought out that agency...
