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.
Thomas Ackerman
May 11, 2003
Thomas Ackerman 64, Wausau, lost his battle with mesothelioma at home with his family by his side on Sunday, May 11, 2003. He was born on January 28, 1939 in Sturgeon Bay, son of the late Leo and Calista (Baxter) Ackerman. On October 21, 1977, he married Sylvia Abrahamson in Wausau. She survives. Following service in the US Navy, Tom...
Philip E. Schenzel
May 10, 2003
Philip E. Schenzel 63, a former Schofield resident, died Saturday May 10, 2003 in Mauston. Philip was employed as an engine technician in small engine repair. Survivors include his wife, Charlotte (Brown) Schenzel, Schofield, two sons, Brian (Nadine) Schenzel, Schofield, Jason (Jessica) Schenzel, Wausau, one daughter, Vicki Hawk, Wausau, seven granddaughters. Private family services will be held. Peterson/Kraemer Funeral Home,...
Lauretta C. Nowacki
May 9, 2003
Lauretta C. Nowacki 93, 209 Munes Street, Athens, died Friday May 9, 2003 at her home. She was born May 11, 1909 in Poniatowski, daughter of the late Otto and Elizabeth (Fischer) Sommer. On September 4, 1929 she married Theodore Nowacki in Poniatowski. He preceded her in death November 9, 1998. Lauretta was a homemaker and enjoyed playing cards, crocheting...
Beatrice Dettinger
May 9, 2003
Beatrice Dettinger age 91, a former Athens resident, died Friday May 9, 2003 at Hamilton Memorial Home, Two Rivers. She was born in Athens on November 11, 1911, daughter of the late William and Julia (Wood) Dettinger. Beatrice is survived by many nieces and nephews. Graveside services were held at Athens Village Cemetery on Monday May 12, 2003. Rev. Donn...
William Schweizer
May 9, 2003
William "Bill" Schweizer 62, 3802 E. Butternut Road, Wausau, died Friday May 9, 2003 at his home. He was born December 12, 1940 in Joliet, Illinois, son of the late Louis and Agnes (Rapp) Schweizer. Bill farmed all his life in the town of Wausau. He was a heavy equipment operator and currently was employed at Buetsch Implement, Marathon, as...
Angus Brookhyser
May 8, 2003
Angus "Curly" Brookhyser 87, of Athens, died Thursday May 8, 2003 in the Palliative Care Unit of St. Joseph Hospital, Marshfield. He was born October 21, 1915 in the Town of Weston, son of the late Bernhard and Armintha (Sillars) Brookhyser. On August 4, 1940, he married Josephine Habrich in Wausau. She survives. Curly graduated from Wausau East High School,...
Elton "Jake" Henrichs
May 8, 2003
Elton "Jake" Henrichs 64, a former Merrill resident, died Thursday May 8, 2003 at Lakeside Nursing Home, Chippewa Falls. Prior to his retirement, Jake had been employed with Wausau Homes. He was a veteran of the US Marines. Survivors include two sons, Richard Henrichs, Mayville and James Henrichs, Antigo, three sisters, Evelyn Mullins, Athens, Mavis (Eldred) Nehrbass, Athens and Arlene...
Arnold R. Radke
May 3, 2003
Arnold Radke 82, Marathon, died Saturday, May 3, 2003 with his family by his side under the care of Comfort Care & Hospice Services at Community Health Care Wausau Hospital. He was born on September 28, 1920 in the town of Stettin, son of the late Herman & Amanda (Bielke) Radke. On July 6, 1946, he married Rose Tesch at...
Raymond G. Krautkramer
May 2, 2003
Raymond G. Krautkramer, 94, Wausau, died Friday, May 2, 2003 under the care of Comfort Care and Hospice Services at Community Health Care Wausau Hospital. Ray was born August 29, 1908 in Marathon, son of the late Frank and Mary (Clair) Krautkramer. He married Margaret Schnitzer on October 5, 1941. She preceded him in death March 30, 1998. Ray and...
Dr. Raymond D. Dillon
May 2, 2003
Dr. Raymond D. Dillon 78, Wausau died May 2, 2003 under the care of Comfort Care & Hospice Services at Community Health Care Wausau Hospital. He was born April 19, 1925 in Superior, son of the late James and Emma (Neighardt) Dillon. On June 7, 1950, he married Bernice Munnings in Superior. He was a veteran of the 454th Bomber...
Barbara Mabel Strasburg
May 2, 2003
Barbara M. Strasburg, 75, Tomahawk, died Wednesday, April 30, 2003 at Community Health Care Center Wausau Hospital. Barbara was born December 3, 1927, in Tomahawk, daughter of the late Roy and Ethel (McGee) Martell. Barbara was a homemaker. Survivors include one daughter, Sharon (Greg) Heise, Weston; one son, Gale (Pam) Strasburg, Abbotsford; six grandchildren; one great grandchild. Private graveside services...
Eugene Rogalla
Apr 30, 2003
Eugene J. "Geno" Rogalla 62, 920 Campus Drive, Wausau, died Wednesday April 30, 2003 at Community Health Care Wausau Hospital. He was born January 28, 1941 in Wausau, son of Monica (Worzalla) Rogalla, Wausau and the late Albert Rogalla. For many years, Eugene was a regular fixture near the downtown bank selling his typewriter artwork and general merchandise from a...
Loretta Bonkoski
Apr 30, 2003
Loretta Bonkoski, 84, Rothschild, died Wednesday, April 30, 2003 under the care of Comfort Care and Hospice Services at Marywood Convalescent Center, Wausau. Loretta was born August 6, 1918, in the town of Mosinee, daughter of the late Anton and Frances (Jansen) Heil. She married John Henry Bonkoski on January 25, 1941 at St. Mary Catholic Church, Dubuque, Iowa. He...
David E. Johnson
Apr 30, 2003
David E. Johnson, 51, 7688 Pike Lake Road, Hatley, died Wednesday, April 30, 2003 at Community Health Care Wausau Hospital. David was born June 7, 1951 in Wausau, son of Russell and Florence (Schreiber) Johnson. He was proud to have served his country for six years in the Wisconsin National Guard. David was self-employed. He enjoyed doing auto body work,...
Florence Mary Zimick
Apr 28, 2003
Florence M. Zimick, 88, Wausau, died Monday, April 28, 2003, at Wausau Manor Nursing Home. Florence was born June 18, 1914, in Wausau, daughter of the late George and Elizabeth (Dahl) Boerke. She married Raymond A. Zimick on May 26, 1934 at St. Paul United Church of Christ, Wausau. He preceded her in death February 23, 1987. Florence was a...
Minnie L. Detert
Apr 26, 2003
Minnie L. Detert 93, Wausau, died Saturday April 26, 2003 at Wausau Manor Nursing Home. She was born October 28, 1909 in the town of Texas, daughter of the late Carl and Amelia (Imm) Henke. On May 9, 1936 she married Paul Detert in Marathon. He preceded her in death April 24, 1971. Minnie was a homemaker and loved gardening,...
Linda K. Halopka
Apr 26, 2003
Linda K. Halopka 40, 2727 County Line Road, Dorchester, died Saturday, April 26, 2003 in Milwaukee. She was born March 12, 1963 in Medford, daughter of Darlene "Dolly" Duerr, Athens and the late LeRoy Hoff. On March 31, 1990, she married Todd Halopka in Dorchester. He survives. Linda worked at Tombstone Pizza, Medford until 1990. She and her husband farmed...
Derrick James Salzwedel
Apr 25, 2003
Derrick J. Salzwedel 25, Wausau, died Friday, April 25, 2003 at Community Health Care Wausau Hospital. Derrick was born May 27, 1977 in Wausau. Son of Debra Landowski. She survives. Derrick held various jobs in the Wausau area. Besides his mother, Debra, Wausau, survivors include one daughter, Tashia Lynn Salzwedel, Wausau; three sisters, Sandra (Randy) Hurst, Pennsylvania, Jessica Foster, Ponchatoula,...
Martin H. Roeder
Apr 24, 2003
Martin H. Roeder, 91, Mount View Care Center, Wausau, died Thursday, April 24, 2003, under the care of Comfort Care and Hospice Services at Community Health Care Wausau Hospital. Martin was born May 22, 1911, in the town of Rib Falls, son of the late Otto and Emma (Heise) Roeder. He married Erna Radtke on July 8, 1939, in Wausau....
Larry Hanson
Apr 23, 2003
Larry Hanson 60, 12416 West Prospect Drive, New Berlin, Wisconsin, died Wednesday April 23, 2003 at his home. He was born January 2, 1943 in Easton Township, Adams County, Wisconsin, son of Irene (Sandow) Zink, Madison, and the late Leslie Hanson. On April 25, 1964, he married Eunice Skrzypchak at Sacred Heart Catholic, town of Cassel. She survives him and...
