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.
Paul J. Tomcek
Mar 6, 2007
Paul J. Tomcek 94, Schofield, died Tuesday, March 6, 2007 at Wausau Manor Nursing Home. He was born July 14, 1912 in the town of Harrison, son of the late Alfonse and Josephine (Brunner) Tomcek. On May 22, 1939, he married Theresa Marie Salzmann at St. Mary Catholic Church, Marathon. She preceded him in death on June 8, 2000. Following...
Ruth Klapel
Mar 5, 2007
Ruth Klapel 95, Wausau, died Monday, March 5, 2007 at Wausau Manor Nursing Home. She was born April 2, 1911 in Marathon County, daughter of the late Herman and Amanda (Wilde) Kummerow. On June 18, 1941, she married Walter Klapel at Emmanuel Lutheran Church, Rib Falls. He preceded her in death on March 15, 2004. Ruth was a graduate of...
Arlene E. Schoenick
Mar 4, 2007
Arlene E. Schoenick 79, Wausau, died Sunday, March 4, 2007 at Aspirus Hospice House, Wausau. She was born October 27, 1927 in Merrill, daughter of the late Erwin and Edna (Beltz) Sabatke. On May 13, 1950, she married Reggie Schoenick in Crystal Falls, Mich. Survivors include, her husband, Reggie Schoenick, Wausau; two children, Karen Schoenick and Ron Schoenick, all of...
Arlene E. Schoenick
Mar 4, 2007
Arlene E. Schoenick 79, Wausau, died Sunday, March 4, 2007 at Aspirus Hospice House, Wausau. She was born October 27, 1927 in Merrill, daughter of the late Erwin and Edna (Beltz) Sabatke. On May 13, 1950, she married Reggie Schoenick in Crystal Falls, Mich. Survivors include, her husband, Reggie Schoenick, Wausau; two children, Karen Schoenick and Ron Schoenick, all of...
Lyla R. Woods
Mar 3, 2007
Lyla R. Woods 90, Wausau, died Saturday March 3, 2007 at Colonial Manor Medical and Rehabilitation Center, Wausau. She was born October 10, 1916, in Curtiss, daughter of the late Clarence and Myrtle (Herrick) Ravey. On June 10, 1941, she married Stanley E. Woods at the United Methodist Church, Unity. He preceded her in death May 1, 1997. Prior to...
Lucille V. Tetzlaff
Mar 3, 2007
Lucille V. Tetzlaff 92, Wausau, died Saturday, March 3, 2007 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital. She was born August 17, 1914 in Wausau, daughter of the late August and Clara (Gottchalk) Buntrock. She worked in the kitchen at both St. Mary's Hospital and Colonial Manor Medical and Rehabilitation Center. In her spare time she loved to crochet. Survivors include her sons,...
Linda M. Weiler
Mar 3, 2007
Linda M. Weiler 48, Poniatowski, died Saturday March 3, 2007 at her home. She was born February 22, 1959 in Chicago, Ill., daughter of Charlene (Ress) Zychowicz, Poniatowski and Harvey Pohlie Sr., Fort Atkinson. On November 6, 1992, she married Daniel J. Weiler. He preceded her in death February 20, 1994. Linda loved spending time with her grandchildren and enjoyed...
Harvey A. Pohlie Jr
Mar 1, 2007
Harvey A. Pohlie Jr. 44, Poniatowski, entered into eternal life on March 1, 2007. He was born February 20, 1963, son of Charlene Zychowicz, Poniatowski and Harvey Pohlie Sr., Fort Atkinson. He was employed at Northern Valley Workshop. Harvey will always be remembered by the smiles he brought to peoples faces especially his young nieces and nephews. Among his favorite...
Myron M. Edens
Feb 28, 2007
Myron M. Edens Myron M. Edens, 86, Wausau, died Wednesday, Feb. 28, 2007, at Cedar Creek Manor, Kronenwetter. He was born July 20, 1920, in Lugerville, son of the late William and Amanda (Pagel) Edens. On Nov. 22, 1947, he married Elsie Weisskopf in Merrill. She preceded him in death in August 1987. On Oct. 22, 1988, he married Arline...
Robert D. Krueger
Feb 26, 2007
Robert D. "Bob" Krueger 72, Wausau, died Monday, February 26, 2007 under the care of Aspirus Comfort Care and Hospice Services at Mount View Care Center, Wausau. Bob has joined one of his special grade school buddies of over 60 years, Ray Dabroski, in eternal rest. He was born September 2, 1934 in the town of Wien, son of the...
Patrick T. Geier
Feb 26, 2007
Patrick T. Geier 69, Minoqua, formerly of Wausau, passed away Monday, February 26, 2007, at the UW Hospital, Madison. He was born January 25, 1938, in Schofield, son of the late Cliff and Helen (Richie) Geier. On April 26, 1958, he married Mary R. McDonald in Wausau. She preceded him in death December 3, 1978. Pat retired from Wausau Papers...
Merlene I. Gavitt
Feb 26, 2007
Merlene I. Gavitt 82, 2035 Grand Avenue, Schofield died Monday, February 26, 2007 at her home. She was born June 13, 1924 in Schofield, daughter of the late Frank and Hertha (Kamke) Muelver. On November 14, 1942 she married Melvin Gavitt in Schofield. He preceded her in death on December 5, 1991. Merlene was a homemaker. She enjoyed playing cards,...
Edna Mae Brandt
Feb 24, 2007
Edna M. Brandt 55, Wausau, died Saturday, February 24, 2007 at home. She was born October 14, 1951 in Wausau, daughter of the late Ernest and Helen (Filtz) Modrzejewski. On August 12, 1972 she married Dale Brandt at the Church of the Holy Name of Jesus, Wausau. He survives. Edna worked for many years as a baker at both Kreger's...
Leah J Meyers
Feb 23, 2007
Leah J. Meyers 75, Wellington Place, Rib Mountain, formerly of 701 Turner Street, Wausau died Friday, February 23, 2007 at St. Clare's Hospital, Weston. She was born April 1, 1931 in Wausau, daughter of the late Albert H. and Lora E. (Detert) Will. On February 27, 1954 she married Arthur J. Meyers in Wausau. He preceded her in death on...
Clyde L. Siegel
Feb 22, 2007
Clyde L. Siegel 83, Wausau, died Thursday February 22, 2007 at Colonial Manor Medical and Rehabilition Center, under the care of Aspirus Comfort Care and Hospice Services. He was born December 8, 1923, in Gillett, son of the late Henry and Esther (Krueger) Siegel. On October 18, 1947, he married Florence Letarski in Hatley. She preceded him in death October...
Michael R. Stieber
Feb 22, 2007
Michael R. Stieber 60, Marathon, died Thursday February 22, 2007 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital, under the care of Comfort Care and Hospice Services. He was born January 19, 1947 in Wausau, son of the late Edwin and Mary (Lemmer) Stieber. Michael was a gifted musician and received many awards during High School for State Musical Competitions. He was also a...
Darla Insabella
Feb 21, 2007
Darla Insabella 71, Wausau, was received into the arms of Jesus on Wednesday, February 21, 2007 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital. She was born August 15, 1935 in Marion, Indiana daughter of the late Wright and Charlotte (Turner) Smith-Horine. After retirement from her job as an accountant she enjoyed genealogy and had a book published in the Washington DC Library. Rich...
Ernest C. Klimpke
Feb 19, 2007
Ernest C. "Ernie" Klimpke 88, 116 George Street, Athens, died Monday, February 19, 2007 at his home under the care of Ministry Home Care Hospice Services surrounded by his loving family. He was born September 7, 1918 in the town of Johnson, son of the late William and Anna (Lehman) Klimpke. On April 3, 1990 he married Irene Schreiner in...
Doris G. Ehrhardt
Feb 17, 2007
Doris G. Ehrhardt 86, formerly of 400 River Drive, Wausau, died Saturday, February 17, 2007 under the care of Comfort Care and Hospice Services at Aspirus Wausau Hospital. She was born January 14, 1921 in Harlowton, Montana, daughter of the late Valentine A. and Helen (Bell) Witte. On October 6, 1940 she married Charles N. Ehrhardt Sr. in Davenport, Iowa....
Paul P. Simko
Feb 16, 2007
Paul P. Simko 90, Wausau, died Friday, February 16, 2007 at Marywood Convalescent Center, Wausau. Survivors include his two sons, Paul (Arlene) Simko, Chicago and Richard (Rebecca) Simko, Wausau, one granddaughter, Jeanine (Ryan) McCain, Wausau, three brothers, Ben (Hermine) Simko, Milwaukee, Steve (Ann) Simko, LaCrosse and Edward (Melrose) Simko, Missouri, four sisters, Margaret Chiaro, Chicago, Anne Harrigan, Arizona, Fran (Bert)...
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