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.
Frances L. Johnson
Aug 17, 2012
Frances L. Johnson 85, Edgar died Friday, August 17, 2012 under the care of Aspirus Comfort Care and Hospices at her home. She was born November 19, 1926 in the town of McMillan, daughter of the late Joseph and Sophie (Mark) Perlock. On September 12, 1945 she married George W. Johnson at St. Adelbert Catholic Church, town of McMillan. He...
Sylvester P. Bergs
Aug 15, 2012
Sylvester "Sy" P. Bergs 96, Wausau, died Wednesday, August 15, 2012 at home, under the care of Aspirus Comfort Care and Hospice Services. He was born March 20, 1916 in Poniatowski, son of the late Anton and Katherine (Schueller) Bergs. On August 21, 1939, he married Loretta A. Kordus at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Cassel. She preceded him in death...
Ruth D. Reissmann
Aug 14, 2012
Ruth D. Reissmann, 85, Wausau, died Tuesday, August 14, 2012 at Wausau Manor Nursing Home, under the care of Aspirus Comfort Care and Hospice Services. She was born August 28, 1926 in Wausau, daughter of the late Claude E. and Mabel (Blaschka) Irick. On June 8, 1946, she married Emil B. Reissmann in Wausau. He preceded her in death on...
Ellen Stoughton
Aug 13, 2012
Ellen Stoughton, 88, Athens, died Monday, August 13, 2012 at St. Joseph Hospital, Marshfield. She was born October 16, 1923 in the town of Johnson, daughter of the late Paul and Pauline (Bredow) Hoffmann. On June 17, 1944 she married Donald Stoughton in the town of Johnson. He preceded her in death. Survivors include her children, Shirley Rieck, Nelson, and...
Patricia Olson
Aug 13, 2012
Patricia "Pat" E. Olson 58, Green Bay, died Monday, August 13, 2012 at Aspirus Hospice House, Wausau, following a brief and courageous battle with cancer. She was born January 15, 1954 in Wausau, daughter of Blanche (Osborne) Olson and the late Edward Olson. Pat was currently employed as a purchasing manager for Prevea Clinic, Inc. in Green Bay. Among her...
Sandra M. Schuster
Aug 13, 2012
Sandra "Sandy" M. Schuster 66, Wausau, died Monday, August 13, 2012 at Aspirus Hospice House, Wausau. She was born November 24, 1945 in Wausau, daughter of the late Peter and Martha (Thompson) Peterson. On August 30, 1964, she married Ronald Schuster at St. Stephen Lutheran Church, Wausau. He survives. Sandy was employed as a custodian at Wausau Insurance Company, until...
Robert W. Wachtl
Aug 11, 2012
Robert "Bob" W. Wachtl, 95, Wausau, died Saturday, August 11, 2012 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital. The fourth born of seventeen children, Bob was born December 23, 1916 in the town of Emmet, son of the late John and Henrietta (Bradley) Wachtl. On June 20, 1942 he married Evelyn Sabrowsky in Thorp. Bob served his country in the United States Air...
Darrell J. Jahnke
Aug 10, 2012
Darrell J. Jahnke 66, Athens, died Friday, August 10, 2012 at Ministry St. Clare's Hospital, Weston. He was born January 31, 1946 in Wausau, son of Delma (Buchholz) Jahnke and the late Mynard Jahnke. On February 5, 1966 he married Victoria Lund at Rib Falls Methodist Church. She preceded him in death on December 29, 2010. Darrell worked as a...
Mabel H. Rauen
Aug 6, 2012
Mabel H. Rauen, 96, formerly of Edgar, died Monday August 6, 2012 at Marywood Convalescent Center, under the care of Aspirus Comfort Care and Hospice Services. She was born December 16, 1915, in Appleton, daughter of the late William and Clara (Auner) Schmitt. On November 28, 1935, she married George Rauen at Holy Trinity Catholic Church, Poniatowski. He preceded her...
Ervin A. Schneider
Aug 5, 2012
Ervin A. Schneider 90, Wausau, died Sunday, August 5, 2012, under the care of Aspirus Comfort Care and Hospice Services at Mount View Care Center, Wausau. He was born July 16, 1922 in Wilmette, Illinois, son of the late Philip and Catherine (Goeder) Schneider. On May 7, 1949 he married Dorothy Happ in Wilmette, Illinois. She preceded him in death...
Clara F. Lepak
Aug 4, 2012
Clara F. Lepak 99, town of Cassel died Saturday, August 4, 2012 at Wausau Manor. She was born October 10, 1912 in Edgar, daughter of the late Leo and Lena (Pfingstel) Ravonet. On November 24, 1931 she married Edward Lepak at St. John the Baptist Catholic Church, Edgar. He preceded her in death on December 19, 1980. Clara and her...
Al F. Chojnowski
Aug 3, 2012
Al Chojnowski 48, Edgar died Friday August 3, 2012 at his home. He was born June 21, 1964 in Wausau son of Sylvester and Alice (Lepak) Chojnowski, Edgar. Al retired from Figi's as a computer programmer. He loved the outdoors especially taking walks with his dogs in his woods. Al possessed tremendous computer skills and always was there to help...
Dianne M. Smith
Aug 3, 2012
Dianne M. Smith (Haebig), 67, entered into eternal life on Friday August 3, 2012 after a brief illness. She was born July 10, 1945, in Kenosha, the oldest child of Irene A. (Eberhardy) Haebig and the late Clarence R. "Bob" Haebig who died on June 15, 1990. Dianne attended St. Anne's Catholic School and graduated from Newman High School in...
Dorothy Marie Bittner
Aug 2, 2012
Dorothy M. Bittner, 90, Wausau, died Thursday, August 2, 2012 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital. She was born January 1, 1922 in Mosinee, daughter of the late Gustave and Katherine (Herman) Schreiber. On May 16, 1939 she married Adolph "Sonny" Bittner at St. Patrick Catholic Church, Halder. He preceded her in death on December 8, 2002. Dorothy worked several different positions...
Raymond C. Ruenger
Aug 2, 2012
Raymond C. "Ray" Ruenger 86, town of Hewitt died Thursday August 2, 2012. He was born April 21, 1926 in Wausau, son of the late William and Anna (Furgens) Ruenger. On January 5, 1952 he married Irene Meverden at Holy Name Catholic Church, Wausau. She survives. Ray was a heavy equipment operator for Merrill Sand and Gravel until his retirement....
Grace T. Stohr
Aug 1, 2012
Grace T. Stohr, 96, formerly of Wausau, went to be with her Lord on Weds. August 1, 2012 at St. Clare's Hospital, Weston. She was born August 30, 1915, in Wausau, daughter of the late Anton and Pearl (Frasch) Buzinski. On October 20, 1937, she married William J. Stohr at St. Michael Catholic Church, Wausau. He preceded her in death...
Nina L. Schiefelbein
Jul 31, 2012
Nina L. Schiefelbein 96, Wausau, died Tuesday, July 31, 2012 under the care of Aspirus Comfort Care and Hospice Services at Marywood Center, Wausau. She was born August 13, 1915 in Wausau, daughter of the late Henry and Ida (Gralow) Baumann. On April 22, 1938, she married Myron Schiefelbein at First English Lutheran Church, Wausau. He preceded her in death...
Steven J. Heindl
Jul 30, 2012
Steven J. Heindl, 59, San Jose, California, formerly of Marathon City, passed away Monday, July 30, 2012 as a result of a motorcycle accident. Steven's greatest passion was always automotive repair. In his early years, he was co-owner of B-Mar Automotive in Marathon. He had a real sense of adventure and traveled throughout the U.S. until eventually settling in California,...
Laurie E. Luebbe
Jul 29, 2012
Laurie E. Luebbe 62, passed away on Sunday, July 29, 2012 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital. She was born June 17, 1950 in Wausau, to Ellie (Clouse) Lanigan and the late Kenneth Lanigan. Laurie attended Wausau High School and married John Luebbe in 1971. They divorced in 1975. Laurie loved shooting pool, bowling, and playing sheephead with her family. She traveled...
Daryl Ray Peterson
Jul 28, 2012
Daryl R. Peterson, 52, Wausau, died unexpectedly Saturday, July 28, 2012 at his cottage in Boulder Junction. He was born May 20, 1960 in La Crosse, son of Edith (Erlandson) Peterson and the late Stanley Peterson Jr. On May 21, 1988 he married Susan Sherman in Port Edwards. She survives. Daryl worked as a civil engineer, most recently for Becher-Hoppe...
