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.
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...
Martha E. Socha
Jun 3, 2005
Martha E. Socha 86, formerly of 704 N. Third Avenue, Edgar, died Friday, June 3, 2005 under the care of Comfort Care and Hospice Services at Aspirus Wausau Hospital. She was born July 9, 1918 in the town of Cassel, daughter of the late John and Anna Lepak. On October 26, 1946 she was united in marriage to Edward S....
Mary Ann Albrecht
Jun 2, 2005
Mary Ann Albrecht 69, R563 E. Townline Road, Athens, died Thursday June 2, 2005 at her home, under the care of Comfort Care and Hospice Services. She was born March 29, 1936 in the town of Rietbrock, daughter of the late Casimir and Theresa (Wadzinski) Myszka. On September 3, 1956, she married Jerome Albrecht in Poniatowski. He survives. Mary Ann...
Guy R. Zemke
Jun 1, 2005
Guy R. Zemke 44, 805 Flieth Street, Wausau, died Wednesday, June 1, 2005 under the care of Comfort Care and Hospice Services at Aspirus Wausau Hospital. He was born December 18, 1960 in Wausau, son of Clifford Zemke, Wausau and the late Isabelle (Meyer) Zemke. Survivors include, his father, Clifford Zemke, Wausau; one sister, LaVonne (Mike) Kannenberg, Wausau; two brothers,...
Thomas G. Dalbec
May 29, 2005
Thomas G. Dalbec 62, 816 LeMessurier St., Wausau, died Sunday, May 29, 2005 at his home. He was born November 30, 1942 in Wausau, son of the late Chester and Marie (Cypress) Dalbec. On September 20, 1987 he married Cathy Wallace at Zion Lutheran Church, Wausau. She survives. Thomas worked at the Wisconsin Department of Brain Injury Waiver at the...
Kathryn Campbell
May 29, 2005
Kathryn Campbell 43, Wausau, died Sunday, May 29, 2005. She was born February 23, 1962 in Wausau, daughter of the late Roy and Geraldine (Heinrichs) Zarnke. She graduated from Wausau West High School in 1980, and continued her education at Milwaukee Area Technical College, graduating in 1992 and then graduating with honors from Upper Iowa University in 1995. For 21...
Mavis T. Stanley
May 26, 2005
Mavis T. Stanley 87, Harmony House, Wausau, died Thursday, May 26, 2005 under the care of Comfort Care & Hospice Services at Aspirus Wausau Hospital. She was born April 27, 1918 in Laona, daughter of the late Ernest and Mary (Tipton) Barnes. On September 5, 1935, she married Elmer Stanley in Michigan. He preceded her in death on November 12,...
Walter A. Feltz
May 24, 2005
Walter A. Feltz 86, Edgar, died Tuesday, May 24, 2005 at his home under the care of Aspirus Comfort Care & Hospice Services surrounded by his loving family. He was born June 2, 1918 in the town of Cassel, son of the late Joseph and Mary (Sadowicz) Feltz. On June 30, 1951, he married Florence Knetter-Paszek at St. John Catholic...
Joseph G. Vesely
May 23, 2005
Joseph G. Vesely 78, Schofield, died Monday, May 23, 2005 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital. He was born March 20, 1927 in Milan, son of the late Joseph and Barbara Vesely. On August 19, 1950, he married Nan Plisch at St. Anthony Catholic Church, Athens. She survives. Joseph was a veteran of the US Army Air Corps serving in Okinawa and...
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