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.
Russell K. Lukensmeyer
Jan 6, 2013
Russell K. Lukensmeyer, 53, Mosinee, passed away Sunday, January 6, 2013, unexpectedly at his home. He was born January 20, 1959 in Green Bay. He is the son of the late Kent and Marjorie (Fabry) Lukensmeyer. Throughout his lifetime, he pursued many hobbies and interests including boating and yachting, computer building/repair, and scuba diving. He was also a licensed pilot...
Donald R. Jacobson
Jan 6, 2013
Donald "Jake" R. Jacobson 76, Wausau, died Sunday, January 6, 2013 at Marywood Center, Wausau. He was born November 4, 1936 in Dodgeville, Wis., son of the late Jesse and Dorothy (Ferrell) Jacobson. Jake was a veteran of the United States Army and was a lifetime member of the Veterans of Foreign Wars Post No. 8895, Schofield and a lifetime...
Shirley M. Zocher
Jan 5, 2013
Shirley M. Zocher, 54, Abbotsford, died Saturday, January 5, 2013 at her home. She was born July 29, 1958 in Wausau, daughter of Sylvester and Alice (Lepak) Chojnowski, Colby. On September 13, 1980 she married Dennis Zocher at Holy Family Catholic Church, Poniatowski. He survives. For many years Shirley worked at Wausau Insurance Company until the birth of their only...
Gene R. Severt
Jan 3, 2013
Gene R. Severt 73, Wausau, passed away peacefully in his sleep after a short illness on Thursday, January 3, 2013 at Sacred Heart Hospital, Tomahawk. He was born May 4, 1939 at Holy Cross Hospital in Merrill, son of the late Arthur and Laura (Whitson) Severt. Gene attended and graduated from Merrill Senior High School in 1957. After graduation, he...
Kathryn M. Emerson
Jan 2, 2013
Kathryn M. Emerson, 87, Wausau died Wednesday, January 2, 2013 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital. She was born December 22, 1925 in Chicago, daughter of the late George and Ella (Spilka) Jensen. On June 12, 1948 she married Robert L. Emerson in Chicago. He preceded her in death on September 22, 2000. Kathryn was a telephone supervisor for Sears Co. for...
Bertha R. Rice
Jan 1, 2013
Bertha R. Rice, 101, Wausau died Tuesday, January 1, 2013 under the care of Aspirus Comfort Care and Hospice Services at Marywood Convalescent Center, Wausau. She was born February 26, 1911 in Chicago, daughter of the late Edward and Helena (Miltzow) Merk. She married Ralph Rice in Chicago. He preceded her in death in 1982. Bertha was a telephone operator...
Gail M. Schwartz
Jan 1, 2013
Gail M. Schwartz, 62, died Tuesday, January 1, 2013 at St. Clare's Hospital, Weston. She was currently a resident at Care Partners of Weston She was born May 11, 1950 in Chicago, Illinois, daughter of the late Dean and Pearl (Cherek) Schwartz. For many years Gail was a travel agent for Westmont Travel in Illinois. She loved to travel as...
Calvin O. Ledbetter
Dec 31, 2012
Calvin "Cal" O. Ledbetter, 86, Three Lakes, formerly of Edgar died Monday, December 31, 2012 in Kronenwetter. He was born April 12, 1926 in Reform, Alabama, son of the late Wesley and Estella (Gray) Ledbetter. On June 29, 1945 he married Margaret Syring at Zion Ev. Lutheran Church, Washington, D.C. She survives. For more than 31 years Cal served as...
Alwin "Al" Deininger
Dec 31, 2012
Alwin "Al" Deininger, 85, Dellwood, MN, died Monday, December 31, 2012a How did you know Alwin "Al" Deininger? Family Friend Work Other We are sorry for your loss. Help others honor Alwin's memory Share Obituary
Raymond A. Karlen
Dec 30, 2012
Raymond A. Karlen, 92, Edgar died Sunday, December 30, 2012 at St. Joseph's Hospital, Marshfield. He was born March 12, 1920 in the town of Cassel, son of the late John and Margaret (Imhoff) Karlen. On September 1, 1945 he married Elizabeth Wilichowski at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, town of Cassel. She survives. Ray was a third generation farmer, following...
Lorraine K. Riste
Dec 29, 2012
Lorraine K. Riste, 87, Weston, died Saturday December 29, 2012 at Renaissance, Weston. She was born August 18, 1925, in Wausau, daughter of the late Joseph and Katherine (Leist) Lerch. On October 14, 1950, she married Stanley Riste at St. James Catholic Church, Wausau. He survives. Prior to her retirement, Lorraine had been employed as a long distance operator. She...
Evelyn A. Lang
Dec 29, 2012
Evelyn A. Lang nee Fischer-Waraxa Lang, 96, Wausau, died Saturday, December 29, 2012 under the care of Ministry Home Care Hospice at Marywood Center, Wausau. She was born August 6, 1916 in Marathon City, daughter of the late Conrad and Katherine (Bedynek) Fischer. On April 19, 1947 she married Stanley Waraxa at St. Casimer Catholic Church, Milwaukee. He preceded her...
Dorothy O. Wendt
Dec 29, 2012
Dorothy O. Wendt 93, Wausau, died Saturday, December 29, 2012 at Wausau Manor Nursing Home. She was born January 31, 1919 in the town of Hamburg, daughter of the late Charlie and Ella (Marth) Giese. Dorothy was the oldest of eight children. On September 3, 1938, she married Norman Wendt at St. John Lutheran Church, Rib Falls. He preceded her...
Norbert G. Merkes
Dec 29, 2012
Norbert G. Merkes, 90, Edgar, died Saturday, December 29, 2012 under the care of Aspirus Comfort Care and Hospice Services at his home. He was born May 3, 1922 in Stratford, son of the late Nicholas and Mary (Wagner) Merkes. On May 3, 1948 he married Anna Stini at Corpus Christi Catholic Church, Bakerville. She survives. Norbert served his country...
Rudolph "Rudy" Rader
Dec 25, 2012
Rudy H. Rader, 89, Wausau, died Tuesday, December 25, 2012. He was born October 14, 1923 in Marathon, son of the late William and Grace (Karlen) Rader. On August 16, 1945 he married Margaret Martin at St. Patrick Catholic Church, Halder. She preceded him in death on June 22, 2005. Rudy worked for over 20 years as custodian at the...
Berdina F. Hanneman
Dec 24, 2012
Berdina F. Hanneman, 91, Wausau, died Monday, December 24, 2012 at Yuma Regional Medical Center, Yuma, Arizona. She was born March 24, 1921 in Rib Falls, daughter of the late Fred and Alma (Woller) Wendt. On May 20, 1939 she married Elmer Hanneman at Trinity Lutheran Church, Wausau. Berdina was a homemaker but worked several jobs outside her home over...
Robert E. Tierney
Dec 21, 2012
Robert E. Tierney, 87, Wausau, died Friday December 21, 2012 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital, under the care of Comfort Care and Hospice Services. He was born April 25, 1925 in Chippewa Falls, son of the late Edward J. and Dorothy (Running-Brehaut) Tierney. On April 3, 1948 he married Betty Gruling at the Church of the Holy Name of Jesus, Wausau....
Anthony "Woody" Woods
Dec 20, 2012
Anthony "Woody" Woods, 47, Schofield, died Thursday, December 20, 2012 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital. He was born July 20, 1965 in Kansas City, Missouri, son of Cora Belle Woods and the late Harold Woods. Anthony enjoyed hunting, watching football with friends, always cheering for the Kansas City Chiefs and boating, his boat was his pride and joy. He also loved...
Adeline E. Moser
Dec 19, 2012
Adeline E.Moser, 92, Marathon, died Wednesday, December 19, 2012 at Cedar Creek Manor, Kronenwetter, under the care of Aspirus Comfort Care and Hospice Services. She was born May 16, 1920 in the town of Cassel, daughter of the late Walter and Frances Ahrens. On September 23, 1944, she married Joseph L. Moser at St. Matthew Lutheran Church, Marathon. He preceded...
Martin P. Mueller
Dec 18, 2012
Martin P. Mueller, 82, Athens died Tuesday, December 18, 2012 at Colonial Center, Colby. He was born October 4, 1930 in Fond du Lac, son of the late Walter and Esther (Hencke) Mueller. On October 31, 1959 he married Elaine Polk at St. John Lutheran Church, Berlin. She survives. Martin was a dairy farmer in the town of Johnson for...
