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.
Trueman L. Habeck
Dec 9, 2010
Trueman Habeck 81, Wausau, died Thursday December 9, 2010 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital. He was born July 25, 1929, in Schofield, son of the late Walter Sr. and Ora Madge (Bentley) Habeck. On February 2, 1957, he married Beatrice Justesen in Pine River, Minn. She preceded him in death September 30, 1988. He was a veteran of the US Army...
Delbert S. Burns
Dec 9, 2010
Delbert S. Burns, 95, formerly of Wausau, passed away on December 9, 2010, at the home of his daughter Nancy in Manitowish Waters, surrounded by his loving family, while his youngest granddaughter played the harp for him and snow gently fell outside his window. He was born on October 18, 1915 in Kensel, North Dakota to James and Jessie (Lenhof)...
Mary Elizabeth Waack
Dec 9, 2010
Mary Elizabeth Waack 71, Schofield, died Friday, December 3, 2010 under the care of Aspirus Comfort Care and Hospice Services at Hospice House, Wausau. She was born May 3, 1939 in Milwaukee, daughter of the late William and Pauline (Cagala) Orth. On May 14, 1960 she married Richard Waack Sr. in Milwaukee. He survives. Mary was a homemaker and member...
Olga A. Tobalsky
Dec 8, 2010
Olga Anne Tobalsky, 96, passed peacefully in her home, knowing her family and guardian angels were by her side, Wednesday, December 8, 2010. She was under the care of Aspirus Comfort Care and Hospice Services. She was born to Henry and Elizabeth (Weideman) Scheelk, on March 15, 1914. Olga grew up on her family farm just west of Fenwood, in...
Betty M. Viergutz
Dec 8, 2010
Betty M. Viergutz 82, Weston, died Wednesday, December 8, 2010 at Ministry St. Clare's Hospital, Weston. Survivors include her children, Jerry (Linda) Standiford, Wausau, Richard (special friend Kim) Viergutz, Antigo, Jeanie (Clifford) Cleveland, Wausau, Dennis (Kathy) Viergutz, Minocqua and Norman Viergutz Jr., Antigo; 14 grandchildren, 15 great grandchildren, siblings, Jean (Wallace) Gehrke, Shirley (Corky) Nowak, Nancy Manowski, Vernon (Marlene) Sommerfeldt,...
Marie C. Krieg
Dec 8, 2010
Marie C. Krieg 87, Wausau, died Weds. December 8, 2010 at Terrace Court, Wausau, under the care of Aspirus Comfort Care and Hospice Services. She was born January 25, 1923, in LaCrosse, daughter of the late Rudolph and Mary Stieber. On June 6, 1944 she married Earl F. Krieg at St. Mary Catholic Church, Marathon. He preceded her in death...
Verald A. Boeger
Dec 7, 2010
Verald A. Boeger 88, formerly of Stratford, died Tuesday, December 7, 2010 at St. Joseph's Hospital, Marshfield. He was born October 27, 1922 in Athens, son of the late Anton and Wilamena (Fasse) Boeger. On August 1, 1955 he married Amanda Hein-Hargraves in Wausau. She preceded him in death on June 7, 2010. Verald was dairy farmer in the town...
Wanda M. Zimmerman
Dec 6, 2010
Wanda M. Zimmerman 70, Marathon, died Monday, December 6, 2010 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital. She was born August 18, 1940, daughter of the late Albert and Bernadine (Michlig) Tesch. On June 27, 1959 she married Vilas Zimmerman. He preceded her in death on February 5, 2009. Prior to her retirement she worked at Weyerhauser Corporation in Rothschild. Through the years,...
Mabel A. Lee
Dec 5, 2010
Mabel A. Lee 77, Wausau, died Sunday, December 5, 2010 under the care of Aspirus Comfort Care and Hospice Services at her home. She was born October 27, 1933 in Wausau, daughter of the late William and Anna (Henke) Meilahn. On April 26, 1952, she married Dale Lee at Zion Lutheran Church, Wausau. He survives. Mabel was a 1951 graduate...
Lawrence J. Babl
Dec 4, 2010
Lawrence J. ('Mike') Babl, 91, Schofield, died peacefully, Saturday December 4, 2010, at home in the loving care of his wife and family. He was Born July 23, 1919 in Schofield, son of the late Joseph Sr. and Mathilda (Zinser) Babl. On October 19, 1940 he married the 'love of his life' Regina Delphine Dallman at St. Ladislaus Catholic Church...
Valerian (Larry Or V.J.) Rossi
Dec 4, 2010
Valerian "Larry or V.J." Rossi 84, Wausau, died Saturday December 4, 2010 at Marywood Convalescent Center, Wausau. He was born December 19, 1925, in the town of Cassel, son of the late Santo and Eva (Kawaleski) Rossi. On November 16, 1946, he married Joyce Derbick at St. Mary Catholic Church, Wausau. She survives. Larry served his country during World War...
Terry R. Andersen
Dec 3, 2010
Terry R. Andersen 59, Wausau, died Friday, December 3, 2010 at his home. Terry served his country in the United States Army. Survivors include his wife, Debbie, Wausau; three brothers, Kenneth (Coretta) Andersen, Wayne Andersen, both of Iowa and Roger (Isabell) Andersen, Kansas; many other nieces, nephews, relatives and friends. Funeral services will be 3:00 p.m. Thursday, December 9, 2010...
Leroy Schroeter
Dec 3, 2010
Leroy Schroeter 80, Wausau, died Friday December 3, 2010 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital. He was born November 8, 1930 in Silver Creek, son of the late Alex and Anita Schroeter. He married Margaret Bintzler, who preceded him in death. On October 11, 1986, he married Luana Toelle. She survives. Leroy served his country during the Korean War in the US...
Gerald H. Zocher
Dec 3, 2010
Gerald "Jerry" H. Zocher 77, Wausau, died Friday, December 3, 2010 under the care of Aspirus Comfort Care and Hospice Services at Aspirus Wausau Hospital. He was born April 12, 1933 in Merrill, son of the late Henry and Helen (Weide) Zocher. On July 1, 1961, he married Lois Kankelfitz at St. Matthew Lutheran Church, Marathon. She survives. Gerald served...
Victor R. Kroll
Dec 1, 2010
Victor R. Kroll, 78, of Punta Gorda, Florida passed away December 1, 2010. He was born August 7, 1932 in Wausau, WI. and moved to Punta Gorda 16 years ago from Mosinee, WI. Victor attended the University of Wisconsin from 1954-1958 and received his Bachelor of Science degree in June of 1958. Mr. Kroll retired after 35 years as a...
Ednamary Klimisch
Nov 30, 2010
Ednamary Klimisch 95, Wausau, passed away November 30, 2010. Ednamary was born March 26, 1915 in Antigo, daughter to the late Hugh and Marguerite (Moore) Campbell. In 1936 she married Conrad A. Klimisch at Gesu Church, Milwaukee. Their marriage of more than 74 years was an extraordinary one built on unconditional love for each other and faith in God. Together...
Mitchell Heinzen
Nov 30, 2010
Mitchell "Mitch" C. Heinzen 44, Wausau, died Tuesday, November 30, 2010 at his home. He was born February 20, 1966 in Wausau, son of James G. Heinzen of Kronenwetter and the late Margaret L. Ruff. On January 30, 2004, he married Debra Hurley in Wausau. She survives. Mitch was currently employed at Wausau Tile and manager at the Brickyard Saloon...
Evelyn Strombeck
Nov 29, 2010
Evelyn "Evie" M. Strombeck 87, Wausau, died Monday, November 29, 2010 at Colonial Manor Medical and Rehabilitation Center, Wausau. She was born November 1, 1923 in Athens, daughter of the late Reinhard and Mary (Sompel) Schultheiss. On November 5, 1955, she married Melvin Strombeck at The Church of the Holy Name of Jesus, Wausau. He preceded her in death on...
June R. Arps
Nov 25, 2010
June Rita Arps, 86, passed away Thursday, November 25, 2010 at Gardenside Crossing, Wausau with loving family at her bedside. June was born June 16, 1924 in Green Bay, Wis. to Harold and Marie (Jauquet) Giese. She was the third of 5 children in her family. After graduating from Green Bay East High School in 1942, June worked as an...
Carl F. Hoffman
Nov 25, 2010
Carl F. Hoffman 100, Marathon, died Thursday November 25, 2010 at his home under the care of Aspirus Comfort Care and Hospice Services. He was born February 19, 1910 in Kansas, son of the late John and Doris (Brandt) Hoffman. On September 11, 1935, he married Rosalie A How did you know Carl F. Hoffman? Family Friend Work Other We...
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