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.
Daniel H. Ovel
Oct 7, 2010
Daniel "Dan" H. Ovel 63, Wausau, died Thursday, October 7, 2010 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital. He was born April 1, 1947, in Wausau to Leroy and Ruth (Bean) Ovel. On June 18, 1977, he married the love of his life, Ann Barr in Dayton, Ohio. She survives. Dan proudly served his country as a veteran of the United States Airforce,...
Leonard J. Koziel Sr
Oct 5, 2010
Leonard J. Koziel Sr. 89, Wausau, died Tuesday, October 5, 2010 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital. He was born April 13, 1921 in Wausau, son of the late John and Alvina (Midlikowski) Koziel. In 1970 he married Alice Stephens in Illinois. She preceded him in death. Leonard worked at Curtis and later Norlen Inc. He enjoyed woodworking and fishing. Survivors include...
Daniel Dale Call
Oct 2, 2010
Daniel D. Call 81, Athens, passed away Saturday, October 2, 2010 at the House of The Dove, Marshfield. He was born January 27, 1929, son of the late Guy and Libby (Kakac) Call. Daniel married LaVerne Glavner on August 26, 1950 in Illinois. His hobbies included hunting and fishing and was passionate about golfing. Daniel served his country in the...
Daniel Dale Call
Oct 2, 2010
Daniel D. Call 82, Athens, passed away Saturday, October 2, 2010 at the House of The Dove, Marshfield. He was born January 27, 1929, son of the late Guy and Libby (Kakac) Call. Daniel married LaVerne Glavner on August 26, 1950 in Illinois. His hobbies included hunting and fishing and was passionate about golfing. Daniel served his country in the...
Lawrence L. Gantner
Oct 1, 2010
Lawrence L. Gantner 90, Wausau died Friday, October 1, 2010 under the care of Aspirus Comfort Care and Hospice Services at Marywood Convalescent Center, Wausau. He was born December 29, 1919 in Edgar, son of the late Robert and Dorothy (Schueller) Gantner. On November 12, 1945 he married Vera Kulas at Holy Family Catholic Church, Poniatowski. She survives. Lawrence worked...
Phyllis A. Poverski
Sep 28, 2010
Phyllis A. Poverski 89, Wausau, died Tuesday, September 28, 2010 under the care of Aspirus Comfort Care and Hospice Services at Colonial Manor Medical and Rehabilitation Center, Wausau. She was born September 28, 1921 in Schofield, daughter of the late Bradford and Maude (Worden) Dolloff. Phyllis was baptized on June 28, 1943 and confirmed in September of 1944. On July...
Lily Grace Wistrom
Sep 26, 2010
Lily Grace Wistrom was born to life September 25, 2010 and born into eternal life on September 26, 2010 in Green Bay. She is survived by her parents, Travis Wistrom and Brittany Parmenter, Wausau; her sister, Hannah Hartleben; her maternal grandparents, William and Karla Parmenter, Tigerton; her maternal grandmother, Linn Parmenter, her paternal grandparents, Gary and Kathy Wistrom, Wausau; her...
Roger L. Benson
Sep 25, 2010
Roger L. Benson 67, Kronenwetter, died Saturday, September 25, 2010 at St. Joseph's Hospital, Marshfield. He was born May 2, 1943 in Eau Galle, son of the late Earl and Margaret (Nutter) Benson. On May 22, 1965 he married Georgia Fergot in Rockford, Illinois. She survives. Roger worked at Foremost Farms in Rothschild for more than 30 years. Some of...
Dr. Louis L. Podruch
Sep 24, 2010
Podruch, Dr. Louis L. Passed away peacefully at Aspirus Wausau Hospital on September 24, 2010 at the age of 89. Beloved husband of Alice (Sniegoski) for 62 years. He was born January 27, 1921 in Wausau to Dr. Louis Podruch, Sr. and Catherine (Molter) Podruch. Loving father of Mary (Ron) Retzke, LeeAnn Podruch(Dave Johnson) Paul Podruch, and Lucy(Joe) Conard. He...
Donald A. Kreft
Sep 24, 2010
Donald A. Kreft 88, Athens, died Friday, September 24, 2010 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital. He was born May 18, 1922 in Athens, son of the late Cyril and Catherine (Schmidt) Kreft. On December 27, 1944 he married Theresa Weiler in Athens. She preceded him in death. Donald worked as a farmer, retiring in 1970. He then worked for Burger Construction...
Alma Edna Semerau
Sep 20, 2010
Alma E. Semerau Alma Edna Semerau (nee Artus) of Marathon. Died Monday September 20, 2010 at the age of 93 years, at Park Hills Assisted Living, Hales Corners, WI. Loving mother of Sharon (Robert) Pless of Princeton, WI; Gary (Jacqueline) Semerau of Marathon; Audrey (Vaughn) Pengelly of Franklin, WI; and Paulene (Douglas) Orton of Green Bay. Proud and loving grandmother...
Shane B. Schmidt
Sep 19, 2010
Shane B. Schmidt 33, Haymarket, Virginia, formerly of Wausau died Sunday, September 19, 2010 at St. Joseph's Hospital, Marshfield. He was born May 27, 1977 in Wausau, son of Diane (Peters) Schmidt, Wausau and the late Kenneth F. Schmidt. On January 29, 2010 Shane married his wife Joanne. Jo is not just a loving wife but a friend and a...
Edwin S. Schara
Sep 16, 2010
Edwin S. Schara 75, Weston died Thursday, September 16, 2010 at his home. He was born June 14, 1935 in Halder, son of the late James and Mary (Baumann) Schara. Edwin worked at Northern Valley Workshop in Wausau for many years. Survivors include his siblings Hilda Holubetz, Downers Grove, Illinois, Mary Beidel, Spencer, Irene (Rodell) Manecke, Stratford and Charles (Inga)...
Thomas John Harding
Sep 16, 2010
Thomas (Tom / Tommy) John Harding, 105 A½ Polk Street, Merrill, Wisconsin, passed away on Thursday September 16, 2010. He was born on September 24, 1946, son to the late Harold (Bud) and Maybel (Mae) Harding, Wausau, Wisconsin. Tom graduated for Wausau Senior High School in 1965, and then continued his secondary education at NTCI and the University of Wisconsin....
Leon A. Boehm
Sep 13, 2010
Leon A. Boehm died September 13, 2010 at his home. He was 92 years old. Leon was born on February 28, 1918 in Halder, son of the late Thomas and Elizabeth (Bauer) Boehm. On September 4, 1939 he married Mary Lang in Marathon; she survives. Leon worked as a Patrolman for Marathon County and later at Popes. After World War...
Carol M. Jung
Sep 10, 2010
Carol M. Voigt Meyer Jung died September 10, 2010, with palliative care at Aspirus Wausau Hospital. Carol was born December 24th, 1912 to Edward and Harriet (Wellhausen) Voigt in Sheboygan, WI. She spent her childhood in Washington D.C. while her father served in Congress, returning to Sheboygan when she was 14. Carol graduated from Sheboygan High School, attended Milwaukee-Downer College,...
Clara A. Wirkus
Sep 6, 2010
Clara A. Wirkus 89, Edgar, died peacefully with her family at her side. She was enjoying a family vacation up north, when she passed away suddenly Monday morning, September 6, 2010. She was born March 15, 1921 in the town of Rietbrock, daughter of the late Walter and Mary (Socha) Mroczenski Clara served her country during World War II as...
Russell A. Peterson
Sep 3, 2010
Russell "Pete" A. Peterson 82, Weston died Friday, September 3, 2010 under the care of Aspirus Comfort Care and Hospice Services at his home, surrounded by his loving family. He was born June 26, 1928 in Wausau, son of the late William and Adolphine (Schipnewski) Peterson. On February 14, 1953 he married Barbara Hager in the town of Wien. She...
Ethel Ann Belter
Sep 3, 2010
Ethel Ann Belter 73, W1150 Buck Avenue, town of Goodrich, died Friday, September 3, 2010 under the care of Hope Hospice and Palliative Care at her home, surrounded by her loving family. She was born July 26, 1937 in the town of Goodrich, daughter of the late Chester and Helen (Kittl) Marthaler. On December 1, 1964 she married Eugene Belter...
Chou Yang
Sep 1, 2010
Chou Yang 78, Wausau, died Wednesday, September 1, 2010 at her residence She was born August 15, 1932 in Xieng Khouang, Laos, the daughter of the late Nha Lue Yang and Pai Her. Chou was a homemaker. Survivors include her four sons: Youa Yee Her (KaYeng Yang), Wausau; Wang Yang Her (Houa Kue), Wausau; Ya Her, Wausau; Kao Her, Wausau;...
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