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.
Venita M. Fisher
Oct 5, 2006
Venita Marie "Kip" Fisher 83, Wausau, died Thursday, October 5, 2006 at Wisconsin Veterans Home in King, Wisconsin. She was born May 4, 1923 in Sturgeon Bay, daughter of the late Clarence and Mary (Bunda) Peronteau. On December 7, 1944 she married Fred W. Fisher Jr. in Rhinelander. He preceded her in death on November 14, 2004. Venita was a...
Clarence A. Blake
Oct 2, 2006
Clarence "Chi" Blake 72, McAllen, Texas, formerly of Athens, died Monday, October 2, 2006 at Methodist University Hospital in Memphis, Tennessee. He was born August 16, 1934 in International Falls, Minnesota, son of the late Clayton and Marlyss (Berryman) Blake. On August 10, 1981 he married Bonnie Wright in Bessmer, Michigan. She survives. Chi attended Bemidji University pursuing a degree...
Joseph J. Mertes
Oct 2, 2006
Joseph J. Mertes 95, Wausau, died Monday, October 2, 2006 under the care of Comfort Care and Hospice Services at Aspirus Wausau Hospital. He was born April 5, 1911 in Fond du Lac, son of the late Nicklus and Katherine (Michaels) Mertes. On February 6, 1931, he married Wanda Scutkowski in Wausau. She preceded him in death on February 10,...
Gene R. Dettmering
Oct 2, 2006
Gene Dettmering 64, Machesney Park, IL peacefully passed away on Monday, Oct 2nd at Rockford Memorial Hospital surrounded by family and friends. He was born January 9, 1942 in Wausau, son of Margie (Hackbarth) Dettmering, Wausau and the late Raymond Dettmering. Gene, a Rockton/Roscoe Bus Driver and retired Welder/Inspector for Chrysler, passed quietly to be with "Jesus" following a struggle...
Anna H. Nimz
Oct 2, 2006
Anna H. Nimz 82, Wausau, died Monday, October 2, 2006 under the care of Comfort Care and Hospice Services at Aspirus Wausau Hospital. She was born October 18, 1923 in Wausau, daughter of the late Joseph and Helen (Marquardt) Nikolai. On October 27, 1945 she married Elmer Nimz in Wausau. He preceded her in death December 2, 2000. Anna was...
Louise E. Schlaefer
Oct 2, 2006
Louise E. Schlaefer 93, Wausau, died Monday October 2, 2006 under the care of Comfort Care and Hospice Services at Harmony House, Wausau. She was born June 21, 1913, in Wausau, daughter of the late John A. and Clara (Esker) Schlaefer. Prior to her retirement in 1972, Louise had been employed in the catalog department at Sears, Roebuck & Co.,...
Gerald J Sommer
Sep 28, 2006
Gerald J. Sommer 72, Athens, died Thursday, September 28, 2006 at his home. He was born March 18, 1934 in Poniatowski, son of the late Joseph and Frieda (Post) Sommer. He graduated from the Edgar High School in 1952 and served from 1956 until 1958 in the US Army during the Korean War. On October 28, 1961 he married Imogene...
Aldine Lewandowski
Sep 28, 2006
Aldine Lewandowski 88, Wausau, died Thursday September 28, 2006 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital. She was born April 6, 1918, in Wausau, daughter of the late Frank and Pauline (Behnke) Zahn. On November 30, 1939 she married Alexander Lewandowski at St. Michael Catholic Church, Wausau. He preceded her in death June 5, 1997. Aldine was a homemaker and had previously been...
Gerald J. Sodke
Sep 26, 2006
Gerald J. Sodke 71, Wausau, died Tuesday, September 26, 2006, at North Central Health Care Facility. He was born December 16, 1934 in Rib Falls, son of the late George and Laura (Wilde) Sodke. Gerald was an enthusiastic bell ringer for the Salvation Army at Christmas time. Survivors include all his friends and the caregivers who attended him. Besides his...
James H. Krause
Sep 23, 2006
James H. Krause 76, Schofield, died Saturday, September 23, 2006 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital. He was born November 14, 1929 in Wausau, son of the late Albert and Gertrude (Rhyner) Krause. On December 29, 1951 he married the love of his life and "Sweetie", Dorothy Valiska in Minnesota. She survives. Jim graduated from Wausau High School in 1947 and entered...
Marian F. Adamski
Sep 22, 2006
Marian F. Adamski 76, Rib Mountain, died Friday, September 22, 2006 at Wausau Manor. She was born April 3, 1930 in Chicago, Ill., daughter of the late Henry and Maria (Timme) Bohmann. On October 28, 1952 she married Philip Adamski at St. John Catholic Church, Edgar. He survives. Prior to her retirement, Marian had been employed as a stenographer at...
Betty M. Rhyner
Sep 22, 2006
Betty M. Rhyner 75, Wausau, died Friday, September 15, 2006, at Aspirus Wausau Hospital. Prior to her retirement she was employed by the Marathon County Commission of Aging. Survivors include her son, David Rhyner, Wausau; a daughter, Patsy (Dennis) Brown, Wausau; three grandchildren; four great grandchildren; two sisters: Ardith Woller, Merrill, and Helen Willems, GreenBay and one brother, Charles Oleson,...
Michael Kipp
Sep 21, 2006
Michael Kipp 56, Wausau, died Thursday, September 21, 2006 at North Central Health Care, Wausau. He was born May 10, 1950 in Marshfield, son of the late Edward and Mildgitha (Koenig) Kipp. Mike worked at the Northern Valley Workshop. Among his many interests, he enjoyed books, cleaning and was an avid sports fan, especially fond of golf, football and tennis....
Alfred O. Friedrich
Sep 19, 2006
Alfred O. Friedrich 94, Edgar died Tuesday, September 19, 2006 at Colonial Center , Colby. He was born December 17, 1911 in Dortmound, Germany, son of the late Herman and Bertha (Schon) Friedrich, Germany. On February 17, 1932 he married Esther Henke in Minneapolis, Minn. She preceded him in death on April 26, 1998. Alfred attended school in Germany for...
Chad E. Molstad
Sep 17, 2006
Chad E. Molstad 36, Weston, died Sunday, September 17, 2006. He was born August 28, 1970 in Thief River Falls, Minn., son of Earl Molstad, Wausau and Linda (Barrow) Molstad, Schofield. On October 12, 1996, he married Cassandra Przybylski at St. Paul Catholic Church, Mosinee. She survives. Chad was a 1989 graduate of Mosinee High School. For two years, he...
Norbert A. Bergs
Sep 17, 2006
Many of you knew our dad, Norbert A. Bergs. He passed away Sunday afternoon, September 17th, with his wife, Dolores and son, Peter, at his side following a lingering chronic obstructive pulmonary disease. Often times these past couple months, he would point to Heaven and say, "He knows when it will be my time". Our Dad had a strong faith...
Michael A. Hall
Sep 16, 2006
Michael A. Hall 91, Marathon, died Saturday September 16, 2006 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital. He was born June 24, 1915 in the town of Cassel, son of the late Leonard and Josephine (Mucha) Hall. On September 10, 1941, he married Dorinda Dalske at St. Mary Catholic Church, Marathon. She survives. Through the years, he had been employed at Marathon Electric,...
Milton F. Kubichek
Sep 16, 2006
Milton F. Kubichek 81, Weston, died Saturday September 16, 2006 at his home. He was born August 19, 1925, in Manitowoc Rapids, son of the late Jacob and Anna (Fidler) Kubichek. On January 20, 1951, he married Myrtle E. Freiboth at Grace Lutheran Church, Manitowoc. He was a veteran of World War II, serving in the Army Air Corps from...
Donald J. Weiler
Sep 16, 2006
Donald J. Weiler 73, Athens, died Saturday, September 16, 2006 at his home, under the care of Aspirus Comfort Care and Hospice Services. He was born July 20, 1933 in the town of Bern son of the late Sebastian and Anna (Post) Weiler. On December 5, 1951 he married Alice Kremsreiter at St. John Catholic Church, Wuertzburg. She survives. For...
Elnora Beck
Sep 10, 2006
Elnora Beck Elnora Gertrude Erna (Otto) Beck, 90, Wausau, died Sunday, September 10, 2006 under the care of Comfort Care and Hospice Services at Aspirus Wausau Hospital. She was born March 11, 1916 in Wausau, daughter of the late Paul and Minna Otto. Elnora was baptized on April 23, 1916 and confirmed on March 24, 1929 at St. Stephen Lutheran...
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