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.
Jack A. Streeter
Nov 11, 2004
Jack A. Streeter August 22, 1942 - November 11, 2004 Jack Streeter of Rockford, Ill., passed to eternal rest November 11, 2004 after months of struggle with cancer. Jack attended grade school and high school in the Wausau and Athens area and is a 1960 graduate of Newman High School. Upon graduation, Jack entered the United States Navy and served...
Elgardt A. Neumann
Nov 11, 2004
Elgardt A. Neumann 84, 540 E. Thomas Street, Wausau, died Thursday November 11, 2004 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital. He was born March 25, 1920 in Wausau, son of the late Fred and Bertha (Wenzel) Neumann. On October 18, 1947 he married Elsie Braunel in Wausau. She preceded him in death March 25, 1996. Elgardt had been employed as a sales...
Lenhard F. Oelke
Nov 8, 2004
Lenhard F. Oelke 83, Wausau, died Monday, November 8, 2004 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital. He was born November 13, 1920 in the town of Marathon, son of the late August and Lydia (Ristow) Oelke. On May 19, 1951, he married Lucille Schewe in the town of Hamburg. She survives. Lenhard served in the US Army for four years. During his...
Eugene Theodore Hardt
Nov 5, 2004
Eugene T. Hardt, 69, Athens, died Friday, November 5, 2004 at the Marshfield Center in Marshfield. He was born on the family farm in Athens on January 20, 1935, son of the late William and Mathilda (Mader) Hardt. Eugene was a dairy farmer and also worked for Fromm Brothers Mink Farm for many years. Survivors include, one brother, Arnold Hardt,...
Edward W. Barszcz
Nov 4, 2004
Edward W. Barszcz, 89, 1923 North Road, Mosinee, died Thursday, November 4, 2004 at Mount View Care Center, Wausau. He was born December 9, 1914 in Chicago, Ill., son of the late Michael and Helen (Wojcik) Barszcz. On July 13, 1935 Edward was united in marriage to H. Olga Stym in Chicago. He was head chef and manager of Triangle...
Chester D. Gilmeister
Nov 4, 2004
Chester D. Gilmeister 68, 1101 North Lane, Athens, died Thursday, November 4, 2004 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital. He was born May 5, 1936 in New Hope, son of the late Leo and Rose (Perowski) Gilmeister. Chester was employed with Briggs & Stratton in Milwaukee as a supervisor for over 30 years. He was also the former owner/operator of the Merrill...
William A. Rader
Nov 3, 2004
William Rader William Rader, 89, Wausau, died Wednesday, Nov. 3, 2004, at Colonial Manor Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, Wausau. He was born April 2, 1915, in Marathon to the late William and Grace (Karlen) Rader. On June 17, 1940, he was united in marriage to Ernestine Vetter at St. Mary Catholic Church in Marathon. He and Ernestine farmed in the...
Mary J. Stieber
Nov 2, 2004
Mary J. Stieber 92, formerly of Marathon, died Tuesday, November 2, 2004 under the care of Comfort Care & Hospice Services at Aspirus Wausau Hospital. She was born May 25, 1912 in Edgar, daughter of the late Frank and Anna (Hall) Lemmer. On July 17, 1935, she married Edwin Stieber at St. John Catholic Church, Edgar. He preceded her in...
Clifford L. Klatt
Nov 1, 2004
Clifford L. Klatt 66, Mosinee, died Monday, November 1, 2004 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital. He was born September 3, 1938 in Wausau. On August 2, 1961, he married Lorraine Tolva in Vancouver, Wash. She survives. Clifford was a veteran of the US Coast Guard. He was a brakeman for Milwaukee Railroad and then worked for the Burlington Northern Land Ribbon...
Herbert C. Hanke
Nov 1, 2004
Herbert C. Hanke 93, formerly of Rib Mountain, died Monday, November 1, 2004 under the care of LeRoyer Hospice at WillowBrook Assisted Living, Birnamwood. He was born July 11, 1911 in the town of Cassel, son of the late Otto and Anne (Matthiae) Hanke. Herbert married Evangeline Kraft in 1933. She preceded him in death in 1955. He then married...
John H. Behr
Oct 29, 2004
John H. Behr 53, Kronnewetter, died Friday, October 29, 2004 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital. He was born March 14, 1951 in Wausau, son of the late Henry and Rosella (Baranowski) Behr. On September 6, 1985, he married Carol Clevenger in Wausau. She survives. John drove cab for Wausau Cab Company and was a factory worker for LoEd Corporation, Wausau. He...
Gordon W. Rosentreter
Oct 29, 2004
Gordon W. Rosentreter 65, 3403 Bob-O-Link Ave., Wausau, died Friday October 29, 2004 at his home under the care of Aspirus Comfort Care and Hospice Services. He was born July 29, 1939 in Wausau, son of the late Hilmer and Eythlyn (Hartwig)Rosentreter. On May 2, 1959, he married Sharon Springer at St. Therese Catholic Church, Rothschild. She survives. Gordy had...
Elaine Elbe
Oct 29, 2004
Elaine Elbe 99, Wausau, died Friday, October 29, 2004 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital. Elaine was a homemaker. Survivors include three sons, George "Rusty" (Glenda) Elbe and Robert (Joann) Elbe all of Wausau and Jack (Joyce) Elbe, Minocqua; seven grandchildren; seven great grandchildren. Private family graveside services were held at Restlawn Memorial Park, Wausau. Peterson/Kraemer Funeral Home, 1302 Sixth Street, Wausau...
Clarence A. Niewolny
Oct 29, 2004
Clarence A. Niewolny 83, 3103 Hubbill Ave., Wausau, died Friday October 29, 2004 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital under the care of Comfort Care and Hospice Services. He was born November 13, 1920 in Athens, son of the late Fred and Rose (Klawinski) Niewolny. On April 10, 1948 he married Ethel Schultheiss in Milan. She survives. For 32 years, Clarence had...
Gerald H. Sprague
Oct 27, 2004
Gerald H. Sprague 72, Wausau, died Wednesday, October 27, 2004 at his home. He was born December 22, 1932 in Minneapolis, Minn., son of the late Norman and Maxine (Rice) Sprague. On December 12, 1955, he married Loretta Ostroski in Pine City, Minn. She preceded him in death on April 6, 2001. Gerald was a veteran of US Army and...
Dorothy Hopfensperger
Oct 27, 2004
Dorothy Hopfensperger 81, 816 No. 9th Ave., Wausau, died Monday October 25, 2004 at Aspirus Wausau. She was born December 23, 1922 in Athens, daughter of the late Emil and Helen (Klein) Schroeder. On June 25, 1955 she married Harvey Hopfensperger in Athes. He preceded her in death March 11, 1986. Survivors include a daughter, Sharon (Donald) Jacobson, Wausau, one...
Lorraine Clara Nikolai
Oct 26, 2004
Lorraine Clara Nikolai 94, formerly of 701 Humboldt Ave., Wausau, died Tuesday October 26, 2004 at Mount View Care Center, Wausau. Lorraine was born February 20, 1910 in Wausau, daughter of the late Theodore and Catherine (Groff) Goeden. She married Jacob Nikolai on July 4, 1933. He preceded her in death January 24, 1981. Lorraine was a former saleswoman for...
Louis L. Hack
Oct 25, 2004
Louis L. Hack, 61, 3647 Four Mile Road, Marathon, died Monday, October 25, 2004 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital. He was born January 27, 1943 in Wausau, to William and Frances (Lang) Hack. On May 21, 1966, he married Marilyn Kaiser at St. John's Catholic Church, Edgar. Louie worked as a machine operator at Marathon Cheese Corporation for 43 years and...
Walter L. Pospyhalla
Oct 24, 2004
Walter L. Pospyhalla 70, 4800 Alpine Road., Edgar, died Sunday, October 24, 2004 at his home under the care of Aspirus Comfort Care and Hospice Services. He was born August 22, 1934 in the town of Cassel, son of the late Louis and Hedwig (Tylinski) Pospyhalla. On March 2, 1954 Walter was united in marriage to Shirley Sonnentag at St....
Georgianna L. Bychinski
Oct 24, 2004
Georgianna L. Bychinski 72, Wausau, died Sunday, October 24, 2004 under the care of Aspirus Comfort Care & Hospice Services at Colonial Manor Medical & Rehabilitation Center, Wausau. She was born March 28, 1932 in Wausau, daughter of the late Frank and Irene (Fontaine) Tranetzki. On November 25, 1950, she married Marcel Bychinski in Wausau. He preceded her in death...
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