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.
Thomas "Tom" M. Schulz
May 7, 2024
Thomas “Tom” Melvin Schulz passed away on May 7, 2024. Tom was 82 years old.
He is survived by his wife, Linda; his children, Becky Brown, Brett (Shelly) Schulz, Brent (Kristin) Schulz; step-children, Bryan Wulk, Erica (Mike) Danneker, Aaron (Christie) Wulk; grandchildren, Connor, Brooke, Brittany, Katie, Piper, Caelyn, Malina, Camdyn, Cody, Gaven, Nino, Kai and Dre.
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Marla Ann (Priebe) Tobalsky
May 3, 2024
Marla Ann (Priebe) Tobalsky, 73, of Wausau, WI, passed peacefully at home surrounded by her family on Friday, May 3, 2024.
Born to Ruby (Cherney) Priebe and Russell Priebe on July 11, 1950, in West Bend, WI, Marla grew to be a self-professed tomboy who loved waterskiing at Seven Island Lake at her family cabin (affectionally named...
Michael "Mike" K. Luer
May 2, 2024
Michael “Mike” K. Luer, 48, died Thursday, May 2, 2024, at Aspirus Wausau Hospital.
He was born December 25, 1975, in Eau Claire, son of Kenneth and Jennifer (Nelson) Luer.
Mike graduated from Wausau West High School. He worked at Linetec and Crystal Finishing. If you met Mike he would be wearing a star wars...
Jerome D. Hopperdietzel
Apr 30, 2024
Jerome D. Hopperdietzel, 78, Athens died Tuesday, April 30, 2024 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital.
He was born March 7, 1946 in Athens, son of the late Harold and Cyrilla (Peters) Hopperdietzel. Jerome married Karyl Hoffman in Wausau and she preceded him in death in 2007.
Jerome worked for a dairy farmer in the town of...
Ellen S Janikowski
Apr 30, 2024
Ellen Sue Janikowski died peacefully at her home on her 75th birthday, April 30th, 2024. She was born on April 30th, 1949, to Herb and Sue Gripentrog in Marshfield, Wisconsin. She graduated from Newman High School in 1967. Ellen attended UW Marathon County and later graduated from the Wausau State College of Beauty Culture. Ellen married her high school...
Brian L. Priller
Apr 29, 2024
Brian L. Priller, 67, Wausau, died Monday, April 29, 2024, at his home. He was born May 18, 1956, in Illinois, son of Roy and Dolores (Elle) Priller.
Brian was raised in Indiana until he moved to Wausau WI, in 2014. He was an expert in technology and enjoyed helping friends and family with their tech issues...
Susan M. Gau-Krueger
Apr 29, 2024
Susan Gau-Krueger passed peacefully, surrounded by her family on April 29, 2024, under the care of Aspirus Comfort Care and Hospice Services.
She was born on March 2, 1952 to the late Michael E and Laura T (Heil) Gau. Susan graduated from Newman High School and went on to receive her undergraduate degree in Social Work and...
Arlene Ruth Gundelfinger
Apr 27, 2024
Arlene Ruth Gundelfinger, 94, of Wausau passed away peacefully on April 27, 2024, at Aspirus Hospice House. She was born on January 21, 1930, in DeWitt, Iowa to Ollie (Hudson) and William Howes. She married Roger Gundelfinger on July 3, 1949, in DeWitt, Iowa.
She worked as a legal secretary, a church secretary, and at Curtis Company...
Debora Lynn (Pisarek) Klopp
Apr 25, 2024
Dedicated mother
Elevating others
Beautiful
Optimistic
Radiant
Advocate
Although it’s a start, these words don’t even begin to capture the true essence of who Deb Klopp was.
Debora Lynn Klopp, 56, of the village of Maine, died peacefully on Thursday, April 25, 2024, as a...
Sara A. Vande Boom
Apr 24, 2024
Sara A. Vande Boom, 58, of Marathon, was welcomed into the Kingdom of Heaven on Wednesday, April 24, 2024. She passed away at home under the care of her loving family and Aspirus Comfort Care and Hospice Services. Her devoted faith, love of family and friends supported her through a difficult battle with cancer and ultimately gave her peace....
Gerald "Jerry" Klueckman
Apr 24, 2024
Gerald “Jerry” Klueckman, 88, passed away peacefully April 24, 2024 under the care of Aspirus Palliative Care.
He was born December 31, 1935, son of the late Edward and Martha (Borchardt) Klueckman. He was baptized February 9, 1936, and confirmed into the Christian Lutheran Faith on May 21, 1950. He married the love of his life, Betty...
Kevin L Lang
Apr 23, 2024
Kevin L. Lang, 61, Marathon, formerly of Halder, passed away Tuesday April 23, 2024, at his home.
He was born September 3, 1962, son of Sandra (Vetter) Lang and the late Lavern Lang. Kevin attended St. Mary’s School, Marathon, Marathon High School and NCTI earning a degree in accounting. He was employed at Provision Partners Cooperative in...
Anthony "Tony" Pawelski
Apr 22, 2024
Anthony “Tony” Pawelski, 86, Weston, passed away Monday April 22, 2024 at Care Partners under the care of Compassus Hospice.
He was born June 21, 1937, in Knowlton, son of the late Joe and Mary (Hrebik) Pawelski. On June 28, 1977, he married Jane Gnat in Antigo. She preceded him in death April 14, 2024.
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Ervin Braski
Apr 21, 2024
Ervin W. Braski, 97, of Wausau, passed away on Sunday, April 21, 2024, at home, with his life partner of 40 years by his side and under the care of St. Croix Hospice.
He was born on June 12, 1926 in Brantwood, Wisconsin, to the late John and Selma (Wertanen) Braski. Ervin graduated from Tripoli High School...
Pauline A. Froehlich
Apr 18, 2024
Pauline A. Froehlich, 89, of Rib Mountain, passed away on Thursday, April 18, 2024 at Riverview Health Services in Tomahawk.
She was born on August 15, 1934 in the town of Goodrich, Wisconsin to the late Paul and Olga (Behrmann) Schroeder. Pauline graduated from Wausau Senior High School and later married Clifford Froehlich. She enjoyed knitting, crocheting,...
Lois J. (Koehler) Susor
Apr 17, 2024
Lois J. Susor, 95, Rhinelander, formerly of Wausau, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, April 17, 2024 while under the care of Compassus Hospice Care at Friendly Village, Rhinelander.
She was born December 14, 1928 in Madison, daughter of the late John and Thelma (Miller) Koehler. On September 24, 1955 she married Francis Susor at First Methodist Church,...
David H. Roeder
Apr 16, 2024
David H. Roeder, 70, formerly of Wausau, died Tuesday, April 16, 2024 at Seasons of Life Hospice House, Woodruff.
He was born November 5, 1953 in Wausau, son of the late Henry and Bernice (Jacobi) Roeder. David had been employed at Wausau Coated Products from 1989 until the time of his retirement in 2009. He had previously...
Nancy Lee Splitt
Apr 16, 2024
Nancy L. Splitt, 92, Wausau, died Tuesday April 16, 2024, at Aspirus Wausau Hospital.
She was born March 23, 1932, in Wausau, daughter of the late Lyle and Adeline (Westphal) Weir. On October 24, 1953, she married Eugene Splitt in Wausau.
Nancy graduated from Wausau High School and after her marriage to Eugene, was a...
Sandra B. Slagoski
Apr 14, 2024
Sandra B. Slagoski 76, died Sunday, April 14th at Aspirus Wausau Hospital surrounded by her family. She was born January 6, 1948 in Wausau, daughter of the late Arthur and Isabelle Mesenberg. On May 28th, 1966 she married Thomas Slagoski at Saint James in Wausau WI.
She enjoyed spending time with her family and being with her...
Jane E. (Gnat) Pawelski
Apr 14, 2024
Jane E. Pawelski, 76, Weston passed away on Sunday, April 14, 2024 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital.
She was born September 30, 1947 in Antigo, daughter of the late Richard and Gladys (Walters) Gnat. On June 28, 1977 she married Anthony “Tony” Pawelski in Antigo. He survives.
Jane was a registered nurse for many years in...
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