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.
Ethel M. Prieve
Jun 25, 2005
Ethel M. Prieve 89, formerly of Clark Avenue, Rothschild, died Saturday, June 25, 2005 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital. She was born February 3, 1916 in Wausau, daughter of the late Herman and Emma (Haagstrom) Erickson. On June 22, 1940, she married Earl Prieve in Rothschild. He preceded her in death on February 17, 1991. Ethel was a devoted homemaker to...
Bobby Fout
Jun 24, 2005
Bobby Fout, 26 of Wausau, WI laid body and soul to rest Sunday, June 19, 2005. He was born August 20, 1978 in St. Louis Mo to Bob and Diane Keevil Fout. He moved to Jefferson City, MO in 1995 with his family. He attended Jefferson City High School and worked as a manager at Jiffy Lube. Bobby married the...
Margaret Rader
Jun 22, 2005
Margaret "Margie" Rader 81, 1307 Bopf Street, Wausau, died Wednesday June 22, 2005 at her home. She was born July 7, 1923 in the town of Emmet, daughter of the late Joseph and Mayme (Masanz) Martin. On August 16, 1945, she married Rudolph Rader at St. Patrick Catholic Church, Halder. He survives. Margie was a homemaker and enjoyed every aspect...
Vicky Lynn Heldt
Jun 21, 2005
Vicky Lynn Heldt 54, 1032 S. 10th Avenue, Wausau, died Tuesday, June 21, 2005 under the care of Comfort Care and Hospice Services at Aspirus Wausau Hospital. She was born November 4, 1950 in Wausau, daughter of the late Ervin and Virginia (Teresinski) Heldt. Among her many interests, she enjoyed dancing and music. Survivors include her loving step mother, Erna...
Wilbur F. Reich
Jun 21, 2005
Wilbur F. Reich 91, Wausau, died peacefully surrounded by his family Tuesday, June 21, 2005, at Marywood Convalescent Center, Wausau. He was born March 24, 1914, in Wausau, son of the late Fred and Marie (Marquardt) Reich. On October 25, 1947, he married Ruth Maas in Wausau. She survives. Wilbur was in the Civil Conservation Corps and then entered the...
Ida Heckendorf
Jun 19, 2005
Ida Heckendorf 89, Athens, died Sunday, June 19, 2005 at Colonial Manor Medical & Rehabilitation Center, Wausau. She was born May 3, 1916 in Athens, daughter of the late Gustave and Marie (Burkholz) Heldt. On October 23, 1943, she married Herbert Heckendorf at Trinity Lutheran Church, Athens. He preceded her in death on May 25, 1948. Ida was a teacher,...
Molly Katherine Redmann
Jun 19, 2005
Molly's Angel Acceptance Molly Katherine Redmann became an angel on Sunday, June 19th, 2005 at Cincinnati Children's Hospital in Cincinnati, OH. Molly was four months and six days of age. She was diagnosed with end stage liver disease and was awaiting a liver transplant. Molly was born on February 13, 2005 in Wausau to Frank and Joy (Vana) Redmann. Molly...
Franklin O. Burger
Jun 18, 2005
Franklin O. Burger 84, 1002 Maple Street, Wausau, died Saturday June 18, 2005 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital. He was born February 7, 1921 in the town of Wausau, son of the late Theodore and Marie (Chaignot) Burger. On May 10, 1947, he married Helen Tarr in Wausau. She preceded him in death August 1, 1996. Prior to his retirement, Franklin...
Alice J. Lemke
Jun 18, 2005
Alice J. Lemke, 86, died Saturday, June 18, 2005 under the care of Comfort Care and Hospice Services at Aspirus Wausau Hospital. She was born April 5, 1919 in Milwaukee to the late Victoria Kuharski. On November 20, 1941, she married Robert C. Lemke in Wausau. He preceded her in death on March 25, 1990. For many years, Alice worked...
Mary Jane Pashelk
Jun 15, 2005
Mary Jane Pashelk 81, Wausau, died Wednesday, June 15, 2005 at Colonial Manor Medical and Rehabilitation Center, Wausau. She was born January 14, 1924 in the town of Reid, daughter of the late Stanley and Frances (Jaskie) Zyduck. On August 20, 1949 she married August "Gus" Pashelk at St. Michael Catholic Church, Wausau. He preceded her in death on December...
Matthew A. Weiler
Jun 14, 2005
Matthew A. Weiler 86, 7017 Weiler Road, Athens, died Tuesday, June 14, 2005 at Colonial Center in Colby. He was born December 7, 1918 in the town of Bern, son of the late Victor and Helena (Gilles) Weiler. On November 4, 1942 he married Dorothy Lair at St. Peter Catholic Church in Laredo, Texas. She survives. Matthew and Dorothy farmed...
Gerald Edward Schumacher
Jun 13, 2005
Gerald Edward Schumacher 60, of Townsend, passed away unexpectedly Monday, June 13, 2005 while at work. He was born July 11, 1944 in Baraboo, son of the late Arthur and Emmaline (Kruthoff) Schumacher. Gerald was the beloved father of daughter Tammy Stencil, Mosinee and son Gerald Schumacher, Wausau and beloved grandfather to Alicia, who was his pride and joy. Gerald...
Leona Sophia Miller
Jun 13, 2005
Leona Sophia Miller 85, went home peacefully to her heavenly father on Monday, June 13, 2005, surrounded by her family at Aspirus Wausau Hospital. Leona was born to Leo and Sophia (Wilichowski) Socha on January 25, 1920, the oldest of ten children. Leona married the love of her life, George Miller, on June 28, 1941 in Milwaukee. They lived in...
Edward Ringle
Jun 10, 2005
Edward "Ed" Ringle 66, Edgar, died Friday, June 10, 2005 at St. Joseph Hospital, Marshfield. He was born October 21, 1938 in Wausau, son of Agnes (Worzalla) Ringle, Marshfield and the late Ervin Ringle. Ed was an auto mechanic for the family business, Ringle Auto Service, Edgar until 1979. He enjoyed listening to polka music and playing cribbage. Besides his...
Dongene F. Graveen
Jun 9, 2005
DonGene Graveen 65, of Wausau passed away Thursday, June 9, 2005, at Aspirus Wausau Hospital under the care of Aspirus Comfort Care and Hospice Services and the Marshfield Clinic. Don was born Dec. 7, 1939, in Wausau, son of the late Edwin and Isabella (Sicklinger) Graveen. On Sept. 3, 1960, he married Genevieve Chilla in Wausau. She survives. Don was...
Mary L. Lavin
Jun 9, 2005
Mary L. Lavin 60, Wausau, died Thursday June 9, 2005 at the University of Wisconsin Hospital, Madison. She was born January 14, 1945, in Wausau, daughter of the late Mark and Florence (Levandoski) Treptow. Mary had been employed for 33 years at Marathon Electric Corp., Wausau. Mary enjoyed teaching water aerobics, gardening and loved animals, especially her cats. Survivors include...
Frederick M. Riebe
Jun 5, 2005
Frederick M. Riebe 84, 1406 Grand Ave., Schofield, died Sunday June 5, 2005 at his home, under the care of Comfort Care and Hospice Services. He was born November 28, 1920 in Winona, Minn., son of the late Alfred and Grace (Murphy) Riebe. He was happily married to his wife Ramona for 56 years. He was proud to have been...
Hattie L. Fermanich
Jun 5, 2005
Hattie L. Fermanich 85, 920 W. Campus Drive, Wausau, died Sunday June 5, 2005 in Marinette, Wisconsin. She was born March 13, 1920 in Bevent, daughter of the late John and Katherine (Brzezinski) Schrader. On December 26, 1964, she married Harold Fermanich. He preceded her in death March 22, 1971. Hattie was a homemaker and had been employed at the...
Frederick M. Riebe
Jun 5, 2005
Frederick "Fritz" M. Riebe husband, father, grandfather, farmer, machinist, bus driver, union man, restaurateur, horse player and an all around great guy. Born November 28, 1920 in Winona, Minn the first of seven children born to the late Alfred and Grace (Murphy) Riebe. As a boy he trapped muskrats along the Mississippi, selling the pelts for a dime a piece,...
Evelyn H. David
Jun 3, 2005
Evelyn H. David 89, 512 Alfred Street, Athens, died Friday, June 3, 2005 at the House of Dove, Marshfield. She was born October 7, 1915 in Milwaukee, daughter of the late Richard and Mary Ann (Hulple) Wirth. On August 8, 1942, she married Wesley R. David in Milwaukee. He preceded her in death on November 13, 1988. Among her many...
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