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.
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...
Gerald E. Schulz
May 2, 2004
Gerald E. Schulz 72, 915 S. 8th Avenue., Wausau, died Sunday, May 2, 2004 after a courageous battle with cancer in Palliative Care at St. Joseph Hospital, Marshfield. He was born May 3, 1931 in the town of Rib Falls, son of the late Edwin and Leona (Brunner) Schulz. On June 22, 1957 he was united in marriage to Gladys...
Noel D. Weber
May 2, 2004
Noel Weber, 71, 237 E. 21st Street, Marathon, died Sunday, May 2, 2004 under the care of Comfort Care and Hospice Services at his home. He was born December 25, 1932 in Wausau son of the late Edward and Viola (Rakow) Weber. On June 16, 1962 he married Helen Curtis at Wesley United Methodist Church, Wausau. She survives. Noel farmed...
Mary Denise Henry
Apr 29, 2004
Mary "Denise" Henry, 75, Wausau, died Thursday, April 29, 2004 under the care of Comfort Care and Hospice Services at Community Health Care Wausau Hospital. Denise was born June 7, 1928 in Detroit, Mich., daughter of the late Richard and Florence (Murray) Heenan. On October 20, 1951, she married Jerome J. Henry in St. Ignace, Mich. He survives. She received...
Kevin J. Schmitt
Apr 28, 2004
Kevin J. "Hooper" Schmitt, 42, 1967 Thomas Road, Mosinee, died Wednesday, April 28, 2004 at his home. He was born September 18, 1961 in Wausau son of Gene Schmitt, Rib Mountain and Sandra (Kneiss) Schilling, Wausau. Kevin was a sporting goods salesman and Little League coach and manager who found great joy in teaching young kids to play ball. He...
Dennis F. Mroczenski
Apr 26, 2004
Dennis F. Mroczenski 69, town of Rib Falls, passed away unexpectedly on Monday, April 26, 2004 at his home. He was born December 26, 1934 in the town of Rietbrock, son of the late Walter and Mary (Socha) Mroczenski. On October 12, 1957, he married Patricia Myszka at Holy Family Catholic Church, Poniatowski. She survives. Dennis was a veteran of...
Rupert A. Steinke
Apr 23, 2004
Rupert A. Steinke 76, E12292 County Road N, Wausau, died Friday April 23, 2004 at his home, surrounded by family and loved ones, under the care of Comfort Care and Hospice Services. He fought a courageous battle with cancer. He was born March 6, 1928 in Hatley, son of the late Robert and Martha (Stoltz) Steinke. On September 9, 1950...
Richard Breese
Apr 23, 2004
Richard Breese, 74, Wausau, died Friday, April 23, 2004 at his home. He was born January 30, 1930 in Gary, Indiana, son of the late William and Anna (Olsheske) Breese. On August 29, 1953 he married Stephanie Kukanich at St. Peter the Fisherman Church, Eagle River. She survives. Richard was employed at Swift and Co., Gary, Indiana and moved to...
June A. Brunner
Apr 21, 2004
June A. Brunner, 72, 1240 Merrill Avenue, Wausau, died Wednesday, April 21, 2004 at Community Health Care Wausau Hospital. She was born March 25, 1932 in Milwaukee, daughter of the late Joseph and Lydia (Schulz) Schmidbauer. Survivors include her loving son and grandchildren, Kerry (Anne) Brunner, Merrill; Michael, Daniel and Kimberley Brunner. She was preceded in death by her parents...
Merceda L. Lenhard
Apr 21, 2004
Merceda L. Lenhard 73, 301 Duenow St., Athens, died Wednesday, April 21, 2004 in the Palliative Care Unit at St. Joseph Hospital, Marshfield. She was born on November 7, 1930 in Athens daughter of the late Lorence and Elizabeth (Wanke) Daniels. On July 13, 1963 she married George Lenhard in Athens. He survives. Prior to her marriage Merceda had been...
