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.
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)...
Bryce J. Hodgkins
Feb 14, 2007
Bryce J. Hodgkins 2 year old son of Bryan and Karla Hodgkins, 1811 Orchid Ct., Wausau, died Weds. February 14, 2007 at Fairview University Hospital, Minneapolis, Minn. Bryan and Karla welcomed Bryce to his earthly home on September 9, 2004, in Wausau. Throughout Bryce's illness and treatment, he remained a bright spark of love and a promise for the future....
Leona A. (Wadinski) Ritger
Feb 12, 2007
Leona A. (Wadinski) Ritger 78, 1215 LeMessurier St., Wausau, died February 12, 2007 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital. She was born October 21, 1928 in the town of Cassel, daughter of the late Leo and Clara (Pospyhalla) Wadinski. On September 3, 1951 she married Philip Ritger at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Cassel. He survives. Working for twenty-three years as a school...
Martin W. R. Stark
Feb 10, 2007
Martin Wilhelm Rudolph Stark 91, town of Hamburg, died Saturday, February 10, 2007 under the care of Comfort Care and Hospice Services at Cedar Ridge Elder Services, Weston. He was born February 13, 1915 in the town of Berlin. On December 16, 1944, he married Leona Hoeppner in the town of Stettin. She preceded him in death on October 26,...
Adrianna Marie Froom
Feb 10, 2007
Adrianna Marie Froom infant daughter of Alyssa Froom, Wausau, was born into eternal life Saturday, February 10, 2007 at St. Clare's Hospital, Weston. She was born December 4, 2006 in Wausau. Survivors include, her mother, Alyssa Froom, Wausau; maternal grandparents, Lisa Froom, Merrill and Jack Froom, Ringle; maternal great grandparents, Leo Sann Jr., Wausau, Dorothy (Edward) Polley, Weston and Jack...
Marie E. Krebsbach
Feb 10, 2007
Marie E. Krebsbach 78, 176 Blueberry Rd, Edgar died Saturday, February 10, 2007 at home. She was born September 2, 1928 in the town of Wien, daughter of the late Bruno and Margaret (Sazama) Dahlke. On September 8, 1947 she married Edmund Krebsbach at St. John Catholic Church, Edgar. He preceded her in death in 2002. Being a homemaker and...
Dorothy L. Brown
Feb 8, 2007
Dorothy L. Brown 90, town of Frankfort, died Thursday, February 8, 2007 at Continental Nursing Home, Abbotsford. She was born November 23, 1916 in the town of Johnson, daughter of the late Edwin and Augusta (Bahr) McKee. On May 27, 1939, she married Herbert Brown in Wausau. He preceded her in death on October 13, 1980. Dorothy was a homemaker,...
Helen I. Potts
Feb 8, 2007
Helen I. Potts 86, 2400 Marshall Street, Wausau, died Thursday February 8, 2007, at Mount View Care Center, Wausau. She was born April 23, 1920 in Cherokee, daughter of the late John and Veronica (Hurak) Kralcik. On April 15, 1942, she married Alfred F. Potts at St. Thomas Catholic Church, Milan. He preceded her in death January 31, 2003. Helen...
Peter L. Andreshak
Feb 4, 2007
Peter L. Andreshak 74, 3718 Troy Street, Wausau, passed away Thursday, February 1, 2007 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital. He was born October 23, 1932 in Wausau, son of the late Leo and Burga (Fruechtl) Andreshak. Peter was a mail carrier in the Wausau area for many years. He enjoyed traveling abroad, especially many trips to Germany and always looked forward...
Anthony J. Nikolai
Feb 2, 2007
Anthony "Tony" J. Nikolai 91, was called to his heavenly rest Friday, February 2, 2007 at Cedar Ridge Elder Service, Schofield under the care of Aspirus Comfort Care and Hospice Services, surrounded by his loving family after a long battle with dementia. He was born November 25, 1915 in Montello, son of the late Joseph and Helen (Marquardt) Nikolai. On...
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