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.
James A. Pflieger
Apr 7, 2009
James A. Pflieger, 59, Wausau, died Tuesday, April 7, 2009 at his home. He was born January 16, 1950 in Wausau, son of the late Jesse and Lillian (Lashua) Pflieger. Survivors include, two sisters, June Van Cleve and Rose (James) Fust, one brother, Richard Pflieger, one niece, 2 great nieces and1 great nephew. Friends may call from 5:00 - 7:00...
Helen Roeder
Apr 7, 2009
Helen Roeder 94, died Tuesday, April 7, 2009 at Homme Home, Wittenberg. She was born July 29, 1914 in Leavenworth, Wash., daughter of the late Julius and Mary (Marie) (Stoklasa) Kittle Schmidt. On September 9, 1933 she married Herman Roeder who preceded her in death. Herman and Helen owned and operatered a dairy farm in the town of Texas until...
Marion D. Kroll
Apr 7, 2009
Marion "Ma" D. Kroll 75, Marathon, died Tuesday, April 7, 2009 at Wausau Manor Nursing Home. She was born August 30, 1933 in Eau Claire, daughter of the late Harold and Elsie (Ewan) Scheffler. On February 14, 2001, she married Fred Kroll at Saint Andrew Lutheran Church, Rib Mountain. He survives. Marion enjoyed her time spent cooking and tending bar...
Robert P. Knetter
Apr 6, 2009
Robert P. Knetter 84, Edgar, died Monday, April 6, 2009 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital. He was born January 11, 1925 in town of Cassel, son of the late Anton and Lottie (Sadowicz) Knetter. On August 26, 1947 he married Bernice Hall at St. Mary Catholic Church, Marathon. She survives. Prior to his retirement in 1987, Robert was a foreman at...
Glenda Lepak
Apr 2, 2009
Glenda Lepak 70, Marathon, passed away on Thursday, April 2, 2009 surrounded by her loving family after a year long courageous battle with cancer. Glenda was born July 28, 1938 in Illinois, daughter of Lee and Betty Hicks. She attended grade school and high school in Milwaukee. On October 5, 1957 she and Marlin Lepak were married at Sacred Heart...
Roger Weege
Apr 1, 2009
Roger E. Weege, 66, Town of Texas, died Wednesday, April 1, 2009 at his home. He was born June 14, 1942 in Merrill, son of the late Edward and Florence (Reinke) Weege. On April 13, 1991, Roger married Yvonne (Raduechel) Pfaff in Wausau. Roger worked for Wisconsin Public Service, retiring after 31 years of service. He served in the National...
Violet Holzem
Mar 31, 2009
Violet Holzem, 82, Wausau, died Tuesday, March 31, 2009 at her home. Survivors include relatives and friends. Private graveside services will be in Restlawn Memorial Park Cemetery, Wausau. Peterson/Kraemer Funeral Home, 1302 Sixth Street, Wausau, is in charge of arrangements. Funeral Home Peterson/Kraemer Funeral Home-East 1302 Sixth Street Wausau, WI 54403
James A. Pagel
Mar 29, 2009
James A. Pagel 70, Wausau died Sunday, March 29, 2009 at Mount View Care Center, Wausau. He was born November 10, 1938 in Wausau, son of the late Fred and Anna (Hort) Pagel. Survivors include his siblings, Dorothy E. Mueller, Menasha, Violet Delrow, Neenah and Arnold (Mary) Pagel, Wausau and many nieces and nephews. Besides his parents he was preceded...
Roland H. Totzke
Mar 25, 2009
Roland H. Totzke 68, Edgar, died Wednesday, March 25, 2009 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital. He was born July 29, 1940 in the town of Frankfort, son of the late Richard and Viola (Rieke) Totzke. On February 17, 1968, he married Judith Dahlke at St. John Lutheran Church, town of Wien. She survives. Roland was a member of the National Guard...
Carol J. Dahlke
Mar 24, 2009
Carol J. Dahlke 57, Edgar, died Tuesday, March 24, 2009 at her home surrounded by family, under the care of Ministry Home Care Hospice Services. She was born December 25, 1951 in Medford, daughter of Mary Ann (Imbach) Leffel and the late Gilbert Stibbe. On September 1, 1973 she married Jerry Dahlke at St. Thomas Catholic Church, Milan. Carol worked...
Keith R. Nowicki
Mar 18, 2009
Keith R. Nowicki 26, Colorado Springs, CO, formerly of Marathon died Wednesday, March 18, 2009 in Colorado Springs. He was born August 30, 1982 in Los Angeles, California, son of Michael J. Nowicki and Sheryl (Busko) Nowicki. On March 17, 2007 he married Ashley Koch in Colorado Springs. She survives. Sergeant Nowicki enlisted in the Active Army April 20, 2004...
Veronica M. Schilling
Mar 18, 2009
Veronica M. Schilling 100, died Wednesday, March 18, 2009 at Mount View Care Center, Wausau. She was born August 23, 1908 in Marathon City, daughter of the late William and Mary (Souter) Schilling. Survivors include her nephews, William B. Schilling and Arthur (Sandra) Schilling, both of Wausau; niece, Mary Beth Caro, San Francisco, Calif. other relatives and friends. Besides her...
Josephine Kropp
Mar 17, 2009
Josephine "Jo" Kropp 90, Highland Park, Illinois, formerly of Athens, died Tuesday, March 17, 2009 at Pine Ridge Assisted Living, Colby, under the care of Ministry Home Care Hospice. She was born October 29, 1918 in Klee, Ohio daughter of the late James and Magdelena (Kohut) Smola. On November 15, 1935 she married Clarence Kropp in Athens, he survives. For...
Roy E. Shadrick
Mar 17, 2009
Roy E. Shadrick, 97, Town of Goodrich, died Tuesday, March 17, 2009 at Colonial Center, Colby. He was born March 3, 1912 in the Town of Goodrich, the son of the late Anna and Louis Shadrick. On June 1, 1940, Roy married Ruth Helen Jarchow. She preceded him in death on June 11, 1954. He then was remarried to Virginia...
Evelyn A. Teige
Mar 12, 2009
Evelyn A. Teige 93, Wausau, died Thursday, March 12, 2009 at Colonial Manor Medical and Rehabilitation Center, Wausau. She was born May 9, 1915 in Wausau, daughter of the late John and Mary (Neitzke) Chiber. On July 14, 1934, she married Silvanus Teige in Wausau. He preceded her in death on August 19, 1996. Survivors include, three sons, Glenn (Kathe)...
Doris R. Fisher-Hollman
Mar 11, 2009
Doris R. Fisher-Hollman 85, 708 Park Avenue, Wausau died Wednesday, March 11, 2009 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital. She was born November 7, 1923 in Wausau, daughter of the late Peter and Ida (Fisher) Frei. Doris retired from the former Wausau Motor Parts, now known as Federal Mogul. Some of her favorite pastimes included bowling, gardening, feeding the birds and spending...
Henry W. Plooy
Mar 9, 2009
Henry W. Plooy 70, Medford, died Monday, March 9, 2009 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital. He was born October 12, 1938 in Bellflower, California, son of Lena Plooy and the late Henry Plooy. On October 17, 1959 he married JoAnne Peralta in Modesto, Calif. Henry owned and operated dairy farms in california and Wisconsin. He enjoyed retirement, fishing and spending time...
Floyd Gee
Mar 9, 2009
Floyd Gee 86, Wausau, formerly of Milwaukee, died Monday, March 9, 2009 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital. He was born April 22, 1922 in Fort Atkinson, son of the late Alex and Marie (Bresler)Gee. He married Marion Tarkowski Gee (nee Librizzi) In 1981. She preceded him in death in 1995. He served his Country in the United States Air Force during...
Orville Earl Yessa
Mar 8, 2009
Orville Earl Yessa, 73, Edgar, beloved nephew of Ruth Schultz and the late Lawrence Schultz, beloved cousin of Lloyd and Mary Schultz, Dave and Bev Miller and John and Pat Fischer and their families, went to his eternal glory on Sunday, March 8, 2009. He was born December 22, 1935 in the town of Johnson, son of the late Edward...
Vernellen J. Nehls
Mar 5, 2009
Vernellen J. Nehls 65, Wausau, died Thursday March 5, 2009 at Mount View Care Center, Wausau. Survivors include three granddaughters, Nicole, Jamie and Amanda, one great grandson, Naythan, two sisters, Evangeline Baumann, Wausau, Eleanore Schlei, Loveland, Colo., one brother, Dennis Seehafer, Schofield, nieces and nephews. Services will be 1:00 p.m. Monday at the Peterson/Kraemer Funeral home, 1302 Sixth Street, Wausau....
