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.
Gerald Steffen
Jan 9, 2011
Gerald Steffen, 79, Wausau, died Sunday January 9, 2010 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital. He was born December 20, 1931 in Wausau, son of the late Richard and Laura (Drewek) Steffen. Gerald, a graduate of Wausau High School, proudly served his country as a member of the United States Marines Corps. It was while home on leave from Camp Pendleton in...
Ethel E. Brandt
Jan 8, 2011
Ethel E. Brandt 97, Schofield, formerly of Wausau, died Saturday, January 8, 2011 at St. Mary's Hospital, Madison. She was born December 2, 1913 in the town of Cassel, daughter of the late Otto and Anna (Matthiae) Hanke. On June 15, 1935, she married Levi Brandt at St. Matthew Lutheran Church, Marathon. He preceded her in death in October of...
Kenneth R. Kasten
Jan 7, 2011
Kenneth R. Kasten 65, Weston, died Friday January 7, 2011 at home under the care of Ministry Home Care Hospice, surrounded by his family. Ken was born April 1, 1945 in Schofield, son of the late Leonard and Hattie (Borchardt) Kasten. He married Diane Rothenberger on November 2, 1968 at St. Anne Catholic Church in Wausau. She survives. Ken is...
Orville F. Schilling
Jan 6, 2011
Orville F. Schilling 84, Wausau died Thursday, January 6, 2011 at Kennedy Park Medical and Rehabilitation Center, Weston. He was born October 1, 1926 in the town of Cassel, son of the late Aloysius J. and Anna (Lang) Schilling. On December 2, 1944 he married Lorraine Schulz in Wausau. She preceded him in death on August 19, 1986. Orville retired...
Gertrude F. Reiche
Jan 1, 2011
Gertrude F. Reiche 96, Wausau, died Saturday, January 1, 2011 under the care of Aspirus Comfort Care and Hospice Services at Harmony Terrace Court, Wausau. She was born March 10, 1914, in town of Stettin, daughter of the late John and Emma (Hilmershausen) Artus. On November 19, 1938 she married Leonard Reiche at Rib Falls Methodist Church, Rib Falls. He...
Hugo R. Seubert Jr
Jan 1, 2011
Hugo R. Seubert Jr. 80, Marathon, died Saturday, January 1, 2011 at Aspirus Hospice House, Wausau. He was born July 14, 1930 in Marathon, son of the late Hugo Sr. and Sophie (Michlig) Seubert. On August 27, 1951, he married Joyce Wagner at St. Mary Catholic Church, Marathon. She preceded him in death on June 26, 2007. Hugo was a...
Alvin A. Blaubach
Jan 1, 2011
Alvin A. Blaubach 82, Wausau, died Saturday, January 1, 2011 at Wausau Manor after a courageous battle with Parkinsons. He was born October 21, 1928 in Spencer, son of the late Fred and Rachel (Burlow) Blaubach. On September 22, 1951 he married Eldine Schulz at Zion Lutheran Church, Rib Falls. Alvin served his country in the United States Army during...
David R. Vogel
Jan 1, 2011
David R. Vogel 66, Wausau, passed away peacefully on Saturday, January 1, 2011 surrounded by his family, at Colonial Manor Medical and Rehabilitation Center, Wausau. He was born May 5, 1944 in Milwaukee. David grew up in Tomahawk and was raised by Robert and Eleanor Vogel. He attended school in Tomahawk and continued his education at North Central Technical College,...
Virgil E. Auner
Dec 31, 2010
Virgil E. Auner 78, Athens, passed away, Friday, December 31, 2010 at home under Ministry Home Care Hospice after a courageous 21 month battle with cancer. He was born October 10, 1932 in the town of Halsey, to the late Fred and Della (Graveen) Auner. After attending school, Virgil took a truck driving position at Mullins Cheese. He was drafted...
Violet I. Martens
Dec 30, 2010
Violet I. Martens 95, Wausau, died Thursday, December 30, 2010 at Kennedy Park Medical and Rehabilitation Center, Weston. She was born October 12, 1915 in Wausau, daughter of the late Charles and Ida (Haufschildt) Brown. On September 15, 1934 she married Walter Martens in Wausau. He preceded her in death on August 12, 1992. Violet was a homemaker but worked...
William J. Schulz
Dec 29, 2010
William J. "Willy" Schulz 57, Edgar died Wednesday, December 29, 2010 at his home. Willy was a mechanical engineer for BBK Engineering Co. for many years. Survivors include his uncle John (Julie Rutter) Schulz, Harshaw and his aunt Mary Lew, Tulsa, Oklahoma along with nieces, nephews and cousins. A visitation will be held from 10:00 a.m. until 11:00 a.m. Saturday,...
Victoria J. Jahnke
Dec 29, 2010
Victoria J. Jahnke 65, Athens, died Wednesday, December 29, 2010 under the care of Aspirus Comfort Care and Hospice Services at Hospice House, Wausau. She was born August 14, 1945 in California, daughter of the late Vernon and Dorothy (Hoge) Lund. On February 5, 1966 she married Darrell Jahnke at Rib Falls Methodist Church. He survives. Survivors include her husband,...
Keith M. Henning
Dec 27, 2010
Keith M. Henning 54, Wausau, died peacefully, Monday, December 27, 2010 at St. Joseph's Hospital under palliative care surrounded by his family, after a six year courageous battle with cancer. He was born November 25, 1956 in Oakland, Calif., son of the late William and Shirley (Schliesman) Henning. Keith graduated from Stevens Point Area Senior High in 1974 and attended...
James C. Wakely
Dec 27, 2010
James C. "Curt" Wakely 61, Wausau died Monday, December 27, 2010 at Mount View Care Center under the care of Asera Care Hospice. Curt worked at J.I. Case in Schofield for many years and also was the former owner/operator of the Kelly Club in Weston. Survivors include his wife Mary Wakely, Wausau, his children, Stacy (Todd) Mosser, Sioux Falls, S.D....
Florentina Richards
Dec 23, 2010
Florentina "Tina" Richards 98, formerly of Wausau, died Friday December 23, 2010 at Bell Tower Residence, Merrill. She was born November 11, 1912, in McIntire, Iowa, daughter of the late Mathias and Clara (Klapperich) Sahr. On February 6, 1937, she married Vincent B. Richards at St. Mary Catholic Church, Wausau. He preceded her in death February 4, 1990. Tina was...
Theresa J. Riehle
Dec 22, 2010
Theresa Josephine Riehle, 92, Wausau, passed away on Wednesday, December 22, 2010 under the care of Aspirus Comfort Care and Hospice Services at Kennedy Park Medical and Rehabilitation Center, Weston. She was born July 7, 1918 to Michael and Lucy (Witucki) Kulas in Athens. Theresa worked hard on the home farm and helped with the large family. Theresa met Charles...
Dale A. Dabbert
Dec 22, 2010
Dale A. Dabbert 89, Wausau, died Weds. December 22, 2010 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital, under the care of Comfort Care and Hospice Services. He was born June 11, 1921, in Dancy, son of the late Grace Dabbert. On March 5, 1946, he married Mary Keller in Aberdeen, South Dakota. He met his future wife on a blind date in San...
Robert J. Payzer
Dec 21, 2010
Robert J. Payzer 82, Boulder Junction, died Tuesday, December 21, 2010 at Howard Young Medical Center, Woodruff. He was born June 28, 1928 in Wausau, son of the late Stanley and Florence (Lukasavitz) Payzer. Bob was educated between 1946 and 1948 in Stevens Point and spent his first two collegiate years at Central State Teacher College, where he had a...
Robert J. Payzer
Dec 21, 2010
Robert J. Payzer 82, Boulder Junction, died Tuesday, December 21, 2010 at Howard Young Medical Center, Woodruff. He was born June 28, 1928 in Wausau, son of the late Stanley and Florence (Lukasavitz) Payzer. Bob was educated between 1946 and 1948 in Stevens Point and spent his first two collegiate years at Central State Teacher College, where he had a...
Frank W. Redmann
Dec 20, 2010
Frank W. "Bud" Redmann Sr. 77, Athens died Monday, Dec. 20, 2010, under the care of Ministry Home Care Hospice at his home surrounded by his loving family. He was born Aug. 22, 1933, in the town of Wein, son of the late Fredrick and Hazel (England) Redmann. On June 14, 1952, he married Jo-Ann Schemenauer at St. John the...
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