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.
Marian A. Garske
Jan 13, 2007
Marian A. Garske 86, Marathon, died Saturday January 13, 2007 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital. She was born April 28, 1920, in Mosinee, daughter of the late Anton and Mary (Prahl) Rebernick. On October 16, 1943, she married George Garske at St. Mary Catholic Church, Wausau. He preceded her in death April 9, 2006. For a brief time, Marian had worked...
Jo Ann Ford
Jan 12, 2007
Jo Ann Ford 70, Wausau, died Friday, January 12, 2007 surrounded by her loving family at Aspirus Wausau Hospital. She was born May 30, 1936 in North Chicago, Ill., daughter of the late John and Helen (Gesky) Opitz. Jo Ann was an excellent seamstress and loved sewing and needlepoint. For many years, she worked for the Lake County Courthouse in...
Geraldine Drake
Jan 11, 2007
Geraldine Drake 69, Wausau, died Thursday, January 11, 2007 at Mount View Care Center, Wausau. Survivors include her children, Jerome Ziebell, California, Don Ziebell, California, Angela Drake, Wausau; five grandchildren, Christine and Samantha Neu, Emma, Dylan, and Isabel Drake; one great grandson, Jaxon Neu; two brothers, Dale (Joann) Ziebell, Wausau, Jim Ziebell, Wausau and other relatives and friends. Graveside services...
Florence S. Rapp
Jan 7, 2007
Florence S. Rapp 91, Wausau, died Sunday, January 7, 2007 at her home. She was born August 14, 1915 in Wisconsin, daughter of the late Frederick and Anna (Thums) Rapp. Florence was a custodian at Franklin Elementary School in Wausau for many years, until her retirement. She was a member of the Royal Neighbors of America. Survivors include two sisters,...
Herbert J. Hoffman
Jan 5, 2007
Herbert J. Hoffman 95, Wausau, died Friday, January 5, 2007 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital, Wausau. He was born August 6, 1911 in Marathon City, son of the late Henry and Lolma (Nolden) Hoffman. On September 4, 1948 he married Helen Voeltner. She survives. Herbert served in the Army during World War II and was also a member of the Veterans...
Alice O. Nagel
Jan 5, 2007
Alice O. Nagel 87, Edgar, died Friday January 5, 2007, at St. Joseph's Hospital, Marshfield. She was born January 16, 1919, in the town of Frankfort, daughter of the late Fred and Martha (Walters) Burow. On December 30, 1941, she married Edward Nagel at St. John Lutheran Church ELCA, Edgar. He preceded her in death June 18, 1971. Alice was...
Eleanor M. Mueller
Jan 4, 2007
Eleanor M. Mueller 67, Edgar, died Thursday January 4, 2007 at Mount View Care Center, Wausau after a courageous battle with Multiple Sclerosis. She was born April 19, 1939, in Edgar, daughter of the late John and Esther (Petri) Lallathin. On July 4, 1959, she married Elgart Mueller in Edgar. He survives. Eleanor was a homemaker and enjoyed listening to...
Florian M. Pergolski
Jan 4, 2007
Florian M. Pergolski 91, Wausau, died Thursday, January 4, 2007 at Harmony Living Center, Wausau. He was born April 27, 1915 in Wausau, son of the late Joseph and Anna (Kuharski) Pergolski. On August 21, 1940 he married Emmeline Baranowski in Hatley. She preceded him in death November 3, 1997. Florian was a veteran of the United States Army stationed...
Beverly A. Shidell
Jan 2, 2007
Beverly A. Shidell 64, 1821 N. 4th Avenue, Wausau, died Tuesday, January 2, 2007 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital. She was born October 17, 1942 in Wausau, daughter of the late George and Mary (Fitch) Shidell. Beverly worked as a kitchen assistant at the former Memorial Hospital from 1957 to 1970. She was also employed at Stone Crest Motel, Sambo's, Log...
Patrick G. Rauen Sr
Jan 2, 2007
Patrick G. Rauen Sr. 70, 1912 9th Avenue, Edgar, died Tuesday, January 2, 2007 at his home. He was born March 17, 1936 in Wausau, son of Marie (Karlen) Rauen and the late Myron Rauen. On July 13, 1957 he married Joann Stencil at St. John Catholic Church, Edgar. She survives. Patrick and Joann farmed in the town of Rib...
Helen J. Heisler
Dec 28, 2006
Helen J. Heisler 99, died Tuesday, December 26, 2006 at Health Care & Rehab of Sanford, Florida. She was born November 18, 1907 in the town of Maine, daughter of the late Joseph and Mary (Etzler) Koppa. In 1931 she married Alfred A. Giese who was a well known organist in Wausau and the surrounding area. He preceded her in...
Minna E. Usadel
Dec 27, 2006
Minna E. Usadel 97, Wausau, formerly of Edgar, was born to eternal life Wednesday, December 27, 2006 under the care of Comfort Care and Hospice Services at Stone Crest, Wausau. She was born February 24, 1909 near Stratford, youngest daughter of the late Otto and Emma (Bauman) Usadel. Minna graduated from Edgar High School and furthered her education at the...
Harold J. Schumacher
Dec 27, 2006
Harold J. Schumacher 74, Marathon, died Wednesday, December 27, 2006 at his home, under the care of Aspirus Comfort Care and Hospice Services surrounded by his loving wife, children, grandchildren and sister. He was born November 4, 1932, in Marathon, son of the late John and Marie (Ruplinger) Schumacher. On June 24, 1961, he married Mary Ellen Knauf at St....
Iris M. Brown
Dec 26, 2006
Iris M. Brown 78, Wausau, died Tuesday, December 26, 2006 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital. She was born February 13, 1928 in Wausau, daughter of the late Alfred and Suzanne (Captain) Zillman. On October 1, 1949, she married Patrick Brown at St. Stephen Lutheran Church, Wausau. He survives. Iris worked for the former Wausau Insurance Company until her retirement. Among her...
Gerald R. Ford
Dec 26, 2006
Gerald Rudolph Ford was the thirty-eighth president of the United States. Ford was originally named after his biological father, Leslie Lynch King. When his mother, Dorothy Ayer Gardner King, remarried, Ford was renamed after his stepfather. Ford attended the University of Michigan at Ann Arbor, where he was a gifted athlete and scholar. After college, he received offers from two...
Lillian A. Hollinger
Dec 25, 2006
Lillian A. Hollinger 85, Wausau, died Monday, December 25, 2006 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital. She was born August 1, 1921, in Merrill, daughter of the late Rudolph and Anna (Schultz) Hollinger. Survivors include extended family and friends. Besides her parents, she was preceded in death by three brothers: Lovedale, Ervin, and Daniel; and one sister, Adoline Huber. Private funeral services...
Patrick S. Roach
Dec 19, 2006
Patrick S. "Shaun" Roach 55, Wausau, died Tuesday, December 19, 2006 at William S. Middleton Memorial Veterans Hospital, Madison. He was born March 7, 1951 in Mason City, Iowa son of Hazel (Redmann) Roach, Wausau and the late Robert H. Roach. Patrick was a veteran of the United States Navy. Working as a surgical tech at the Mayo Clinic, in...
Anton M. Koppa
Dec 16, 2006
Anton "Tony" M. Koppa 101, formerly of 1118 S. 5th Avenue, Wausau, where he lived for over 65 years, died Saturday, December 16, 2006 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital. He was born January 1, 1905 in the town of Cassel, son of the late John T. and Mary (Gorski) Koppa. On June 30, 1931, he married Frances Pietrowski at Holy Family...
Vernice J. Hamill
Dec 15, 2006
Vernice "Vee" J. Hamill 80, Edgar, died Friday, December 15, 2006 at North Central Health Care, Wausau. She was born August 29, 1926 in Edgar, daughter of the late Herb and Esther (Justmann) Lambert. Vee was an avid golfer. Survivors include one son: John (fiancAC.e Michelle) Esselman, Merrill; Step-children: Pat (Randi) Hamill, Poynette and Sue Bender, Redwing, Min.; and close...
Dr. Gregory J. Bachhuber
Dec 15, 2006
Dr. Gregory J. Bachhuber 89, Wausau, formerly of Tomahawk, died Friday, December 15, 2006 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital. He was born January 23, 1917 in Port Washington, son of the late Charles Hugo and Mary Ellen (Snyder) Bachhuber. On October 25, 1941, he married Dolores Doll at St. James Catholic Church, Madison. She preceded him in death on May 24,...
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