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.
Robert H. Disbrow
Nov 21, 2002
Robert H. Disbrow Beloved husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather, passed away in Madison, Wisconsin, Thursday November 21, 2002. Robert was born to Harold and Lula Disbrow on May 1, 1917 in Wausau, Wisconsin. He married Florence Maaser on November 16, 1940 at St. Paul's United Church of Christ, Wausau. He is survived by his wife, Florence Disbrow, Madison, four children,...
Michael J. Treptow
Nov 21, 2002
Michael J. Treptow 56, 315 W. Wausau Ave., Wausau, died Thursday November 21, 2002 under the care of Comfort Care and Hospice Services at Community Health Care Wausau Hospital. He was born July 30, 1946 in Wausau, son of Mark Treptow, Wausau and the late Florence (Levendoski) Treptow. Michael had been employed as a catering manager for the University of...
Tamara Rae Blaubach
Nov 17, 2002
Tamara R. Blaubach, 43, Mosinee, died Sunday, November 17, 2002 at Community Health Care Wausau Hospital. Tamara was born September 28, 1959 in Wausau, daughter of Raymond and Patricia (Steidtman) Blaubach, Mosinee. Spending time on jigsaw puzzles, camping and traveling to Branson were among her favorite things to do. Besides her parents, Raymond and Patricia (Steidtman) Blaubach, Mosinee, she is...
Leon J. Babl
Nov 15, 2002
Leon J. Babl 93, Schofield, died Friday, November 15, 2002 at North Central Health Care Center, Wausau. Leon was born October 27, 1909 in Kelly, son of the late Joseph and Mathilda (Zinser) Babl. On June 6, 1934 He married Leona A. Hein in Wausau. She preceded him in death on November 7, 2001. Leon along with his wife Leona...
Erma M. Stammer
Nov 12, 2002
Erma M. Stammer, 101, Wausau, died Tuesday, November 12, 2002 at Mount View Care Center, Wausau. Erma was born April 14, 1901 in Wausau, daughter of the late August and Ameila (Behnke) Hackbarth. She married John Peterson on June 2, 1923 in Milwaukee. He preceded her death in 1939. She later married Walter Stammer on June 20, 1964 in Wausau....
Merie E. Troebs
Nov 11, 2002
Merie E. Troebs, 99, 400 Becker Street, Rothschild, died Monday, November 11, 2002 under the care of Comfort Care and Hospice Services at Mount View Care Center, Wausau. Merie was born February 26, 1903 in Fifield, Wisconsin, daughter of the late Allen and Bertha (Tessmer) Fraser. She married Kurt E. Troebs on June 22, 1936 in Bessemer, Michigan. He preceded...
Wilbur W. Krueger
Nov 10, 2002
Wilbur W. Krueger 67, of Naples, Florida and summer resident of Lake George, New York, passed away at his Florida home on Sunday, November 10, 2002. He was born December 27, 1934 in Wausau, son of the late Wilbur O. and Loretta (Belgram) Krueger. On November 26, 1966, he married Judith Callahan at St. James Catholic Church, Wausau. She survives....
Lorraine Kohl
Nov 8, 2002
Lorraine Kohl 71, Wausau, passed away after a courageous battle with cancer on Friday, November 8, 2002 at Community Health Care Wausau Hospital. She was born February 16, 1931 in Milwaukee, daughter of the late Norman and Madge (Fuller) Brahmstedt. One of Lorraine's accomplishments, while raising her children, was going back to the University of Milwaukee and receiving her Masters...
Robert Gauerke
Nov 7, 2002
Robert Gauerke 66, Wausau, died Thursday, November 7, 2002 under the care of Comfort Care & Hospice Services at Community Health Care Wausau Hospital. He was born January 5, 1936 in Wausau, son of Eleanore (Gorecki) Gauerke, Wausau and the late Alvin Gauerke. On May 16, 1964, he married Barbara White at the Church of St. Anne, Wausau. She survives....
David R. Comley
Nov 6, 2002
David R. Comley 64, Wausau, died Wednesday, November 6, 2002 under the Care of Comfort Care & Hospice Services at the Hospice House. He was born December 20, 1937 in Washington,Illinois, son of the late Leo and Marie (Wornica) Comley. On August 24, 1968, he married Nancy Glynn in Wabasha, Minnesota. She survives. David was employed for 26 years with...
Delores E. Fochs
Nov 5, 2002
Delores E. Fochs Delores E. Fochs, 80 , 1005 S. Eighth Ave., Wausau, died Tuesday, Nov. 5, 2002, at her home, under the care of Comfort Care and Hospice Services. Delores was born Feb. 20, 1922, in the Marathon County, town of Rib Falls, a daughter of the late Anton and Catherine (Schueller) Bergs. She attended Holy Family School, Poniatowski....
Robert F. Netzer
Nov 3, 2002
Robert F. Netzer 75, Punta Gorda, Florida, died Sunday, November 3, 2002 in Florida. Robert was born July 19, 1927 in Elgin, Illinois, son of the late Robert and Mary (Klinger) Netzer. He retired in Punta Gorda after moving from Coloma, Wisconsin, where he and his first wife, Betty, owned and operated Coloma Meat Products and RNCO Body Company. Bob...
Steven Zachary Mumford
Nov 1, 2002
Steven Zachary Mumford, 15, 1436 Bopf Street, Wausau, died Friday, November 1, 2002 at his home. Steven Zachary was born September 28, 1987 in Wausau, son of Brett Mumford, Wausau and Jodi (Jehn) Mogavero, Wausau. He was a student at Wausau West High School. He was a kind, witty, good humored, intelligent and creative person who will be remembered for...
Herbert Fromm
Nov 1, 2002
Herbert F. Fromm 74, Hamburg, died peacefully at Pine Crest Nursing Home under the care of Comfort Care & Hospice Services on Friday evening, November 1, 2002 He was born September 8, 1928 in Wausau, son of the late Herbert A. and Alma (Schoenherr) Fromm. On October 8, 1960, he married Marjorie Oelke in Hamburg. She survives. They have three...
Floyd R. Peterson
Nov 1, 2002
Floyd 'Pete' R. Peterson, 73, 705 Lincoln Ave., Wausau, died Friday, November 1, 2002 under the care of Comfort Care and Hospice Services at Cedar Creek Manor, Kronenwetter. He was born November 13, 1928 in Wausau to the late Walter and Mathilda (Egler) Peterson. Prior to his retirement, Floyd was a draftsman at Marmet, Wausau. He was a veteran of...
Adelle Seliger
Oct 30, 2002
Adelle Seliger 71, of 1015 West St., Wausau, died Wednesday, October 30, 2002 at Community Health Care Wausau Hospital. She was born October 24, 1931 in Brokaw, daughter of the late Alfred and Vivian (Durkee) Johnston. On August 27, 1955, she married Lawrence Seliger Sr. He preceded her in death. Adelle worked at the North Central Health Care Facilities until...
Sophia A. Burdick
Oct 30, 2002
Sophia A. Burdick, 87, 502 North Center Avenue, Merrill, died Wednesday, October 30, 2002 under the care of Comfort Care and Hospice Services at Pine Crest Nursing Home, Merrill. Sophia was born January 1, 1915 in Wausau, daughter of the late Frank and Anna (Springer) Cyganek. She married Norbert Burdick at St. Michael Catholic Church, Wausau on May 13, 1944....
Mabel Johanna Elsie Taves
Oct 29, 2002
Mabel J. Taves, 91, 113, Thomas Hill Road, Edgar, died Tuesday, October 29, 2002 at Colonial Center Nursing Home, Colby. Mabel was born May 3, 1911 in the town of Wein, daughter of the late William and Matilda (Gollubski) Hannemann. She married Joseph A. Taves on May 15, 1936 in Wausau. He survives. Mabel was a homemaker. She enjoyed sewing...
Francis A. Springer
Oct 28, 2002
Francis A. Springer 85, 1127 No. 4th Avenue, Wausau, died Monday October 28, 2002 at Mount View Care Center, Wausau. He was born September 10, 1917 in the town of Cassel, son of the late Joseph and Martha (Stencil) Springer. On May 9, 1942 he married Bernice Wisneski at St. Mary Catholic Church, Marathon. She survives. Francis had been employed...
Emily D. Stencil
Oct 27, 2002
Emily D. Stencil 81, R5436 County Road H, Edgar, died Sunday October 27, 2002 at Community Health Care Wausau Hospital as the result of a traffic accident. She was born January 4, 1921 in Bevent, daughter of the late William and Johanna (Lewandowski)Dallman. On February 4, 1940 she married Joe Stencil at St. Ladislaus Catholic Church, Bevent. He survives. Emily...
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