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.
Roger F. Rasmussen
May 27, 2004
Roger F. Rasmussen 70, Wausau, died Thursday, May 27, 2004 under the care of Comfort Care & Hospice Services at Community Health Care Wausau Hospital. He was born March 14, 1934 in Wausau, son of the late Frederick and Martha "Betty" (Lemke) Rasmussen. In June 1952, Roger enlisted in the US Army and began his basic training at Fort Riley,...
George J. Simons
May 25, 2004
George J. Simons 81, a husband, father, and friend "finished the race" on Tuesday, May 25th, 2004. He was born on May 31, 1922 in Wausau, the son of the late George and Mathilda (Fackler) Simons. On September 7, 1946 he married the lovely Evelyn Golomski at St. Mary Catholic Church in Wausau. She survives. George was employed at 3M...
John A. Koppa
May 25, 2004
John A. Koppa 86, Marathon, died Tuesday, May 25, 2004 at Community Health Care Wausau Hospital. He was born January 6, 1918 in the town of Cassel, son of the late John T. and Mary (Gorski) Koppa. On May 28, 1949, he married Grace Woitkovich in Wausau. She preceded her in death on October 6, 1988. John and Grace farmed...
Judith Ann Brendemuehl
May 25, 2004
Judith Ann Brendemuehl, 64, of Bear Creek, died Tuesday, May 25, 2004 at the Appleton Medical Center, Appleton. She was born January 26, 1940 in Wausau daughter of Wilbert and Inez (Wolfe) Zimmermann, Ringle. On June 17, 1961 she married Roger Brendemuehl at St. John Lutheran Church in the town of Easton. He survives. Judith was a homemaker and farmed...
Norbert A. Schmirler
May 24, 2004
Norbert A. Schmirler, 75, 210 N. 7th Avenue, Wausau, died Monday, May 24, 2004 at the Veterans Administration Hospital, Madison. He was born January 8, 1929 in Bruno, Saskatchewan, Canada, son of the late Walter H. and Justina (Sass) Schmirler. Norbert had been employed as a journeyman carpenter involved in construction from an early age. He was a member of...
Clarence Burclaff
May 24, 2004
Clarence "Red" Burclaff, 75, formerly of Gowan Street, Wausau, died Monday May 24, 2004 at Hospice House, Wausau. He was born July 7, 1928 in Wausau son of the late Anton and Anastasia (Frydach) Burclaff. On June 12, 1948 he married Isabelle Landowski at St Florian Catholic Church in Hatley. She preceded him in death on December 2, 2003. Clarence...
Helen E. Bergman
May 22, 2004
Helen E. Bergman 91, formerly of Pioneer Road, Athens, died Saturday May 22, 2004 at Continental Manor Nursing Home, Abbottsford. She was born August 7, 1912 in the town of Stettin, daughter of the late Gustave and Ida (Ristau) Rubow. On April 30, 1938 she married Alfred Bergman in Ironwood, Mich. He preceded her in death in 1980. Helen had...
Ruth A. Kalkofen
May 17, 2004
Ruth A. Kalkofen, 79, 5503 Country Lane, Wausau, died Monday, May 17, 2004 under the care of Comfort Care and Hospice Services at Community Health Care Wausau Hospital. She was born October 23, 1924 in Antigo, daughter of the late Richard A. and Hariett (Spychalla) Rasmussen. On July 18, 1953 she married Lloyd E. Kalkofen in Antigo. He survives. Ruth...
Mary Ellen Volm
May 13, 2004
Mary Ellen Volm, 65, Marathon, died Thursday, May 13, 2004 with her family at her side under the care of Comfort Care and Hospice Services at Community Health Care Wausau Hospital. She was born November 5, 1939 in Wausau, daughter of the late Vernon and Angeline (Lenard) Meyers. On April 13, 1957 she married Robert Volm in Wabasha, Minn. He...
Elsie M. Krueger
May 13, 2004
Elsie M. Krueger 83, Wausau, died Thursday, May 13, 2004 under the care of Comfort Care & Hospice Services at Colonial Manor Medical & Rehabilitation Center, Wausau. She was born August 6, 1920 in Henriettental, Germany, daughter of the late Fred and Bertha (Kohlmeyer) Schwartz. On September 19, 1942, she married Gilbert H. Krueger in Birnamwood. He preceded her in...
Nancy F. Hagen
May 11, 2004
Nancy F. Hagen 69, 818 Greenhill Dr., Wausau, died Tuesday, May 11, 2004 at her home. She was born September 22, 1934 in Chippewa Falls, daughter of the late Frank and Florence (Mohr) Agnew. On June 2, 1956, she married Roger Hagen in Chippewa Falls. He survives. Nancy received her Masters Degree in Vocational Education from the University of Wisconsin...
Helen Kleinschmidt
May 11, 2004
Helen Kleinschmidt, 87, Wausau, died Tuesday, May 11, 2004 at Community Health Care Wausau Hospital. She was born August 30, 1916 in the town of Hamburg, daughter of the late Herman and Anna (Kreger) Kleinschmidt. Helen was a Nurse's Aide at Mount View Manor, Wausau for many years. She was a good friend to everyone she met. Survivors include three...
Marie Boehm
May 8, 2004
Marie Boehm 87, formerly of Marathon, died Saturday May 8, 2004 at Wausau Manor Nursing Home. She was born August 4, 1916 in the town of Cassel, daughter of the late William and Grace (Karlen) Rader. On October 20, 1938 she married Roger Boehm in Marathon. He preceded her in death May 19, 1985. Marie was a homemaker and farmed...
Ronald E. Eggebrecht
May 8, 2004
Ronald E. Eggebrecht 66, Wausau and Tomahawk, died Saturday May 8, 2004 under the care of Comfort Care and Hospice Services at Community Health Care Wausau Hospital. He was born September 27, 1937 in Wausau, son of the late Ervin Eggebrecht and Florence Bremer. On January 9, 1960 he married Mary Lou Kroll at St. Anne Catholic Church, Wausau. He...
Shirley Brandenburg
May 7, 2004
Shirley Brandenburg 81, 1010 Grand Avenue, Wausau, died Friday May 7, 2004 under the care of Comfort Care and Hospice Services at Community Health Care Wausau Hospital. She was born April 23, 1923 in Wausau, daughter of the late Andrew and Jennie (Pearson) Rasmussen. She married Clayton Brandenburg. He preceded her in death in 1974. Prior to her retirement, Shirley...
Helen A. Hartman
May 6, 2004
Helen A. Hartman 86, 404 Mueller St., Athens, died Thursday, May 6, 2004, in the Palliative Care Unit at St. Joseph Hospital, Marshfield. She was born August 31, 1917, in Phillips, daughter of the late Jaroslav and Katarina (Princ) Sedivy. On July 14, 1941, she married Lawrence Hartman at St. Mary Catholic Church, Phillips. He survives. Helen received her BS...
Alice Salzman
May 4, 2004
Alice "Allie" Salzman 66, 4610 Lahr Ave., Wausau, died peacefully Tuesday, May 4, 2004 at her home. She was born June 23, 1937 in Athens, daughter of the late Peter and Louise (Kraniak) Wanke. On September 10, 1960, she married Leonard Salzman at St. Anthony Catholic Church, Athens. He survives. Prior to her marriage, Alice was employed at Marathon Corporation,...
Robert J. Leimbacher
May 3, 2004
Robert J. Leimbacher 88, Our House Assisted Living, 220 W. Campus Drive, Wausau, died Monday May 3, 2004 under the care of Comfort Care and Hospice Services at Community Health Care Wausau Hospital. He was born January 25, 1916 in Joliet, Ill., son of the late Charles and Pearl (Smith) Leimbacher. On June 21, 1942 he married Marjorie Wilson in...
Robert E. Kannenberg
May 3, 2004
Robert E. Kannenberg 66, 1022 S. 9th Ave., Wausau, died Monday, May 3, 2004 at his home. He was born September 5, 1937 in Marathon County, son of Ella (Frank) Kannenberg, Green Bay and the late Ernest Kannenberg. On May 21, 1960, he married Eleanor Marten at St. Stephen Lutheran Church, Wausau. She survives. Robert was a US Navy veteran....
Frank Nowak
May 2, 2004
Frank Nowak 86, Wausau, died peacefully, Sunday May 2, 2004 at Community Health Care Wausau Hospital surrounded by family and friends. He was born October 3, 1917 in Poland, son of the late John and Anella Nowak. On November 11, 1953 he married Anna Moskal in Poland. She survives. Through persistance, hard work and sacrifice, Frank was able to provide...
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