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.
Lucille J. Waldhart
Mar 29, 2006
Lucille J. Waldhart 88, 1517 Cleveland Avenue, Wausau died Wednesday, March 29, 2006 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital. She was born August 17, 1917 in Abbotsford daughter of the late George and Emma (Ulrich) Schultz. On January 20, 1945 she married Raymond "Shorty" Waldhart in Dorchester. He preceded her in death on August 4, 1982. Lucy was a homemaker. She enjoyed...
Diane M. Rader
Mar 29, 2006
Diane Mary Rader (LaMere), 69, died on March 29, 2006 , at Wausau Hospital. She was born on December 28, 1936, in Minneapolis, MN, the daughter of Alfred and Mae (Linnihan) LaMere. She was married to Larry William Rader on September 16, 1961, at St. Andrew Catholic Church, St. Paul, MN, by Thomas O'Connor, S.J. She is survived by seven...
Eldon R. Berg
Mar 29, 2006
Eldon "Butch" R. Berg 58, Wausau, died Wednesday, March 29, 2006 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital. He was born April 22, 1947 in Rhinelander, son of the late Albert and Dorthea (Kelsey) Berg. He served in the U.S. Army, stationed in Germany. For the past 33 years, he was employed with Green Bay Packaging, Wausau. Survivors include, three sisters, Dorothy Hazelquist,...
Louis Wimmer
Mar 28, 2006
Louis Wimmer Sr. 81, Wausau, died Tuesday, March 28, 2006, at his home. He was born Sept. 25, 1924, in Schofield, son of the late Henry and Mathilda Zinser. When he was two years old, he was orphaned and raised by the late Joseph and Mary Wimmer. On Aug. 16, 1947, he married Shirley Dietsch at St. Mary Catholic Church,...
George R. Jablonski
Mar 28, 2006
George R. Jablonski 78, town of Wausau, died Tuesday, March 28, 2006 at his home. He was born April 11, 1927 in Wausau, son of the late John and Laura (Seefeldt) Jablonski. On October 29, 1952, he married Uldene "Tootie" Grosskreutz at St. John Catholic Church in Edgar. She survives. George served in the U.S. Army in Italy during World...
Edwin J. Bauer
Mar 27, 2006
Edwin J. Bauer 81, Wausau died Monday, March 27, 2006 under the care of Comfort Care and Hospice Services at Aspirus Wausau Hospital. He was born July 15, 1924 in Marathon City, son of the late Rudolph and Elizabeth (Michlig) Bauer. On September 25, 1948 he married Josephine Grendzinski at St. Hedwig Catholic Church in Thorp. She survives. During World...
Irma Lenhard
Mar 27, 2006
Irma Lenhard 85, formerly of 487 Kreutzer Street, Athens, died Monday March 27, 2006 under the care of Ministry Home Care Hospice at Northside Elder Estates in Stratford. She was born October 28, 1920 in the town of Wien, daughter of the late Fred and Emma (Syring) Garbrecht. On September 26, 1942 she married Emery Lenhard at St. John Lutheran...
Grace I. Witter
Mar 26, 2006
Grace I. Witter 91, Wausau, formerly of Milwaukee, died Sunday, March 26, 2006 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital. She was born February 14, 1915 in Milwaukee, daughter of the late William and Edna (Wolff) Schmitz. On April 20, 1955 she married Jerry Witter in Milwaukee. He preceded her in death. Grace designed floral arrangements for the family owned Schmitz Floral Shop...
Stephen Kapinsky Jr
Mar 23, 2006
Stephen "Buck" Kapinsky Jr. 79, Wausau, died Thursday, March 23, 2006 at Kennedy Park Medical and Rehabilitation Center, Weston. He was born September 16, 1926 in Wausau, son of the late Stephen Sr. and Anna (Jastinski) Kapinsky. On August 20, 1949, he married Florence Smith at St. James Catholic Church, Wausau. She survives. Steve retired from James River Company in...
Kathleen M. Van Den Eynden
Mar 22, 2006
Kathleen M. Van Den Eynden Wausau, died Wednesday, March 22, 2006 at her home. She was born in Wausau, daughter of the late Daniel and Margaret Marie (Wagner) Reich. She is survived by many cousins and friends. Services will be 11:00 a.m. Monday, March 27, 2006 at Peterson/Kraemer Funeral Home, 1302 Sixth Street, Wausau. Rev. William Grevatch will officiate. Entombment...
John M. Guralski
Mar 22, 2006
John M. Guralski Jr. 87, Edgar, died Wednesday, March 22, 2006 under the care of Aspirus Comfort Care and Hospice Services at Colonial Manor Medical and Rehabilitation Center, Wausau. He was born June 18, 1918 in the town of Reitbrock, son of the late John and Margaret (Blyzinski) Guralski. On September 26, 1940 he married Irene Knetter at Sacred Heart...
Deloris B. Hahn
Mar 19, 2006
Deloris B. Hahn 84, Wausau, died Sunday, March 19, 2006 in Pallative Care at Aspirus Wausau Hospital. She was born January 7, 1922 in the town of Hamburg, daughter of the late Emil and Martha (Voigt) Haehlke. On June 15, 1946, she married Norman Hahn at St. Peter Lutheran Church, town of Hamburg. He preceded her in death on January...
William J. Dalsky
Mar 18, 2006
William J. "Bill" Dalsky 74, 116 E. Ross Ave., Wausau died Saturday, March 18, 2006 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital. He was born March 13, 1932 in Wausau, son of the late Stephan and Emma (Breitenbach) Dalsky. Bill served in the United States Army during the Korean War from 1949 until 1952. He was awarded the Korean Service Medal with 5...
Harold T. Zastrow
Mar 16, 2006
Harold T. Zastrow 81, Wausau, died Thursday, March 16, 2006 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital. He was born August 3, 1924 in Wausau, son of the late Theodore and Elizabeth (Dezur) Zastrow. On October 20, 1951, he married Elisabeth "Bette" Tarras in Wausau. She preceded him in death on May 28, 1998. Harold was the former owner of Zastrow Milk Trucking....
Leroy L. Klimpke
Mar 15, 2006
LeRoy L. Klimpke, 82, Athens, died Wednesday, March 15, 2006 at the House of Dove, Marshfield. LeRoy was born and raised on his parent's family farm, Forest Home Farm, where he spent his youth working with his father. LeRoy was an avid athlete and his favorite sports were basketball and baseball. In 1941, he was a member of the District...
Rose M. Kondzela
Mar 14, 2006
Rose M. "Sis" Kondzela 84, formerly of 707 N. 2nd Avenue, Edgar, died, Tuesday, March 14, 2006 under the care of Aspirus Comfort Care and Hospice Services at Colonial Manor Medical and Rehabilitation Center, Wausau. She was born January 11, 1922 in Birnamwood, daughter of the late Paul and Margaret (Brounacker) Kondzela. Rose moved from Elmhurst to Edgar in 1927...
Alice E. Kleinschmidt
Mar 13, 2006
Alice E. Kleinschmidt 91, Wausau, died Monday, March 13, 2006 at Wausau Manor. She was born August 13, 1914 in the town of Rib Falls, daughter of the late August and Anna (Brandt) Fellbaum. On October 3, 1931, she married Lawrence Kleinschmidt in the town of Stettin. He preceded her in death on September 12, 1988. Alice was baptized August...
Rosemary A. Nelson
Mar 13, 2006
Rosemary A. Nelson 1910 Third Street, Wausau, died Monday March 13, 2006 at Marywood Convalescent Center, under the care of Aspirus Comfort Care and Hospice Services. She was born May 29, 1920 in Michigan, daughter of the late Claude and Sue (Henry) Nelson. Rosemary taught English in the Stevens Point School District for 38 years until her retirement in 1986....
Cecilia H. Salzer
Mar 11, 2006
Cecilia H. Salzer 94, Weston, died Saturday, March 11, 2006 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital. She was born December 14, 1911 in Wausau, daughter of the late Simon and Mary (Katczke) Lupa. On October 5, 1935, she married Joseph Salzer at St. Michael Catholic Church, Wausau. He preceded her in death on January 31, 1965. She worked for the former Pied...
Rev. Stephen F. Gross
Mar 10, 2006
The Rev. Stephen F. Gross Rev. Stephen F. Gross, 65, Wausau, died Friday, March 10, 2006, as the result of an automobile accident. He was born September 8, 1940, in Stevens Point, son of Gretchen (Slightam) Gross, Stevens Point, and the late Francis A. Gross. He attended St. Joseph Grade School in Stevens Point, Holy Cross Seminary High School and...
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