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.
Vincent C. Bricko
Jul 21, 2009
Vincent C. Bricko, 64, Wausau, died Tuesday, July 21, 2009 at UW Hospital, Madison. He was born May 26, 1945 in Wausau, son of the late Chester and Jennie (Berglund) Bricko. Vincent worked as General Manager for Lake Wausau Granite Company for over 30 years. He was past president of the Jaycees, was on the Board of directors for WASA,...
Travis D. Westfall
Jul 19, 2009
Travis D. Westfall 25, Athens, died Sunday, July 19, 2009. He was born July 31, 1983 in Medford, the son of Daniel and Sharon (Pawlowski) Westfall of Athens. Travis was a 2002 graduate of the Athens High School and was currently employed with Abbotsford Egg Products. Among his many interests, he enjoyed hunting, fishing and playing darts and pool. He...
Wayne J. Hall
Jul 18, 2009
Wayne J. Hall 53, Wausau, formerly of Edgar, died Saturday, July 18, 2009 under the care of Aspirus Comfort Care and Hospice Services at Mount View Care Center, Wausau. He was born March 2, 1956 in Wausau, son of Victor and Jeanette (Lang) Hall of Edgar. On October 12, 1979, he married Barbara Gust in Edgar. She preceded him in...
David E. Myszka
Jul 16, 2009
David E. Myszka 80, Edgar, died Thursday, July 16, 2009 at Colonial Center, Colby. He was born July 4, 1929 in Athens, son of the late Jacob and Mary (Nowicki) Myszka. On September 4, 1950 he married Catherine Hall at St. Mary Catholic Church, Marathon. She survives. David was the owner and founder of Myszka Lumber Mill, inc., incorporated in...
Selma Fehlhaber
Jul 13, 2009
Selma Fehlhaber 98, town of Berlin, died Monday, July 13, 2009 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital. She was born May 11, 1911 in the town of Scott, daughter of the late Herman and Anna (Voelz) Volz. On June 25, 1932, she married Alfred Fehlhaber at St. John Lutheran Church, town of Scott. He preceded her in death on October 11, 1996....
Joseph Ray Norris
Jul 12, 2009
Joseph Ray Norris, 27, Wausau, died Sunday, July 12, 2009. He was born August 13, 1981 in Berrien Springs, Mich. son of Spencer Norris and Paige (Meador) Dunn. For nine years he worked for Wausau Window. Survivors include, father, Spencer (Judy) Norris, fiancAC., Faye Samuelson, mother, Paige Dunn, two brothers, Jacob (Jenny) Norris and Justin (Melissa) Norris, two step-sisters, Sheila...
Helen E. Reaume
Jul 12, 2009
Helen E. Reaume 62, town of Hamburg, died Sunday, July 12, 2009 at her home. She was born November 28, 1946 in Monroe, Mich., daughter of the late Frederick and Chesterine (Lewandowski) Sheldon. Among her many interests, Helen enjoyed watching movies, gardening and was an avid bird lover. Survivors include, her daughter, Tiffany (Brett) Chesney, Marathon; her son, Timothy Reaume,...
Daniel H. Weber Jr
Jul 10, 2009
Daniel H. Weber Jr. 84, H11225 Meadow Road, Wausau died Friday, July 10, 2009 under the care of Comfort Care and Hospice Services at Aspirus Wausau Hospital. He was born December 18, 1924 in Wausau, son of the late Daniel and Hertha (Meilahn) Weber Sr. On September 29, 1951 he married Joyce Yolitz at St. Stephen Lutheran Church, Wausau. She...
Mary A. Sanderson
Jul 7, 2009
Mary A. Sanderson 1510 N. 3rd Street, Wausau died Tuesday, July 7, 2009 at the V.A. Hospital, Tomah. She was born September 4, 1933 in Rhinelander, daughter of the late Percy and Margaret (Carpentier) Sanderson. For more than 14 years Mary worked as an operator at GTE in Wausau. Mary proudly served her country in the United States Air force...
Ervin Tritten
Jul 7, 2009
Ervin Tritten 89, Wausau, died Tuesday, July 7, 2009 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital. He was born September 18, 1919 in Wausau, son of the late Fredrick and Anna (Kunze) Tritten. On August 20, 1966 he married Ronetta (Kunde) Schepp in Wausau. She preceded him in death on July 15, 1989. Ervin worked at Marmet for over 30 years and also...
Marvin Pupp
Jul 7, 2009
Marvin Pupp, 70, Edgar, died Tuesday, July 7, 2009 at Saint Joseph Hospital, Marshfield. He was born August 24, 1938 in the Town of Holton, son of the late Bernard and Anna (Derfus) Pupp. On June 24, 1961 he married Bernadine Schoenfuss at St. Joseph Catholic Church, Stratford. Prior to dairy farming, Marvin worked as a welder and maintenance worker...
Gertrude A. Fisher
Jul 5, 2009
Gertrude A. Fisher 78, Wausau, entered eternal life with Jesus, Sunday, July 5, 2009 at North Central Health Care Center, Wausau. She was born September 11, 1930 in the town of Halsey, daughter of the late John and Anne (Slewitzke) Drewek. Gertrude worked in Customer Service at Marathon Savings and Loan until her retirement. She loved to read and will...
Paul E. Springer
Jul 4, 2009
Paul E. Springer 52, Wausau, Wis., formerly of Angora, Minn., died Saturday, July 4, 2009 at his home. He was born October 13, 1956 in Minnesota, son of the late Raymond and Melanie (Lokosky) Springer. Survivors include, three daughters, Heather Springer, Virginia, Minn., Jeni (Jasen) Korba, Eveleth, Minn. and Diane (Tim) Hambly, Virginia, Minn.; two grandchildren, Trey Korba and Morgan...
Robert Line
Jul 4, 2009
Robert "Bob" E. Line 82, Wausau, died Saturday, July 4, 2009 under the care of Aspirus Comfort Care and Hospice Services at Aspirus Wausau Hospital. He was born October 24, 1926 in Pittsburgh, Pa., son of the late John and Ruth (Myers) Line. On September 31, 1950, he married Joanne D. Nowitzke at St. Mary Catholic Church, Wausau. She preceded...
Hilda R. Paul
Jul 2, 2009
Hilda R. Paul 86, Edgar, died Thursday, July 2, 2009 at St. Joseph Hospital, Marshfield. She was born June 8, 1923 in Wisconsin, daughter of the late Anton and Lottie Knetter. On October 3, 1942 she married Harold Paul in Lincoln, Nebraska. He preceded her in death. Survivors include her six children, Jean (Carl) Totzke, Edgar, Bob (Kay) Paul, Wausau,...
Kathy Fehlhaber
Jun 30, 2009
Kathy Fehlhaber 48, Wausau, died Tuesday, June 30, 2009 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital. She was born August 2, 1960 in Phillips, Wis., daughter of the late Edward and Mary Ann (Pisca) Donovan. On May 5, 1984, she married Jeff Fehlhaber in Phillips, he survives. Kathy graduated from Phillips High School in 1978 and continued her education at North Central Technical...
Marlene E. Sherfinski
Jun 30, 2009
Marlene E. Sherfinski 75, Wausau, died Tuesday, June 30, 2009 at Mount View Care Center, Wausau. She was born October 24, 1933 in Ashland, daughter of the late Emil and Sophie (Malak) Koehler. On August 25, 1956 she married Thaddeus "Ted" Sherfinski in Wausau. He preceded her in death on January 7, 1981. Marlene worked at the phone company in...
Garth Lee
Jun 28, 2009
Garth F. Lee 90, Wausau, formerly of Tomahawk, died Sunday, June 28, 2009 at his home. He was born January 9, 1919 in Chicago, Ill., son of the late Howard and Ella (Crain) Lee. On August 23, 1969 he married Lillie Ellis in Carpentersville. She survives. He served his country in the United States Marines. Garth worked as superintendent for...
Lyman Petersen
Jun 28, 2009
Lyman D. Petersen 87, Wausau, died Sunday June 28, 2009 under the care of Aspirus Comfort Care and Hospice Services at Wausau Hospital. He was born January 19, 1922 in Cedar Falls, Iowa, son of the late Thorvald and Otilia (Nielsen) Petersen. On June 17, 1947 he married Ramona Nelrich in Wyndmere, North Dakota. She survives. Schooling for Lyman included;...
Garry R. Zastrow
Jun 26, 2009
Garry R. Zastrow 61, 2710 N. 25th Street, Wausau, passed away Friday, June 26, 2009 under the loving care of his family and Aspirus Comfort Care and Hospice Services at his home. He fought a courageous battle against cancer for the past 19 months. His struggle ended on the 9th anniversary of his dads passing within the exact hour. Garry...
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