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.
Ervin August Roesler
Oct 10, 2001
Ervin A. Roesler 76, 610 Schlegel Street, Athens died Wednesday, October 10, 2001 under hospice care at Good Samaritan Hospital, Merrill. Ervin was born May 20, 1925 in the town of Goodrich, son of the late Fred and Fredericka (Radke) Roesler and attended the town of Halsey area schools. He married Dorothy Boxrucker August 26, 1944 at Trinity Lutheran Church,...
Earl F. Thompson
Oct 9, 2001
Earl F. Thompson 80, 812 Maple Street, Wausau died Tuesday, October 9, 2001 under the care of Comfort Care & Hospice Services at his home. Earl was born September 15, 1921 in Crandon, son of the late Paul and Katherine (Salzman) Thompson. He married Esther (Karter) Kwarciany November 6, 1953 at St. Mary Catholic Church, Tomahawk. Earl was employed at...
Marie Theresa Wex
Oct 7, 2001
Marie T. Wex 93, 2400 Marshall Street, Wausau, died Sunday, October 7, 2001 at Mount View Care Center, Wausau. Marie was born July 1, 1908 in Wausau, daughter of the late George and Anna (Sauter) Wex. She enjoyed crocheting. Survivors include two sisters, Bette Nass, Wausau and Rita Picken, Chicago, nieces and nephews. Besides her parents, Marie was preceded in...
James E. Nyholm
Oct 7, 2001
James E. Nyholm 66, 301 South Tenth Street, Wausau, died Sunday, October 7, 2001 at University of Wisconsin Research Hospital, Madison. Jim was born December 10, 1934 in Merrill, son of the late Frank and Ruth (Kunze) Nyholm. He graduated from Wausau High School where he played basketball, football and track. Jim began his career at Marathon Bait Shop. He...
Albert R. Brzezinski
Oct 6, 2001
Albert R. Brzezinski, 93, Edgar, died Saturday October 6, 2001 at Community Health Care Wausau Hospital. He was born April 12, 1908, in the Town of Cassel, son of the late Anton and Anastasia (Feltzkowski) Brzezinski. On January 22, 1966, he married Anna Kraucyk in Rothschild. She survives. Survivors besides his wife, Anna, include four daughters, Gayle (Wilfred) Hennes, Unity,...
Genevieve M. Busche
Oct 5, 2001
GENEVIEVE M. BUSCHE 82, Formerly of South Mountain Road, Wausau, died Friday, October 5, 2001 at Colonial Manor Medical and Rehabilitation Center, Wausau. Genevieve was born December 15, 1918 in Stratford, daughter of the late Edward and Regina (Adams) Meyer. She married Harold F. Busche April 7, 1945 at St. Michael Catholic Church, Wausau. He preceded her in death January...
Theodore J. Potaczek
Oct 4, 2001
Theodore J. Potaczek 55, 225 Hwy 97, Athens, died Thursday, October 4, 2001 at St. Joseph Hospital, Marshfield. Ted was born November 6, 1945 in Stanley, son of Henry Potaczek, Jim Falls, Wisconsin and the late Mary (Pogodzinski) Potaczek. He married Carol Gilbertson December 14, 1981 in Freeport, Illinois. She survives. Ted was the owner and operator of Potaczek Scrap...
William J. Dvorak
Oct 4, 2001
William 'Bill' J. Dvorak, 76, Edgar, died Thursday October 4, 2001 at his home. He was born October 12, 1924, in Milan son of the late Joseph and Rose (Kosnar) Dvorak. On February 7, 1959, he married Violet Artus in Edgar and she survives. Survivors besides his wife Violet 'Tiny' Dvorak, Edgar, include his sons Bob Dvorak, Dan (Colleen)Dvorak, Jon...
Russell J. Callahan
Oct 3, 2001
Russell J. Callahan 88, 136 Kent St., Wausau, died peacefully, at his home on Wednesday October 3, 2001, under the care of Comfort Care and Hospice Services. He was born March 11, 1913 in Tomah, son of the late Daniel and Mary Callahan. Russell Callahan and Pearl Dominski were united in marriage on September 25, 1948 at St. Mary Catholic...
Richard ''Dick'' Peters
Oct 3, 2001
Richard A. "Dick" Peters On October 3, 2001 Dick's heart gave its last beat, his eyes went closed and the oxygen machines were turned off as he went into eternal sleep. Dick was at University of San Diego Hospital being prepared to be taken to Wisconsin for a lung transplant. At his side was his wife, Elizabeth (Liz) Peters of...
Mary Ann Robison
Oct 2, 2001
Mary Ann Robison 54, Madison, died Friday September 28, 2001 at Birch Hill Health Care Center, Shawano, after a courageous battle with cancer. She was born October 22, 1946 in LaCrosse, daughter of the late Victor 'Tick' Robison and Fayth (Kuhn) Robison who followed her in death on October 2, 2001. Mary Ann was a 1964 graduate of Newman High...
Fayth Marie Robison
Oct 2, 2001
Fayth M. Robison 90, 550 South First Avenue, Wausau, died Tuesday October 2, 2001 at Community Health Care Wausau Hospital. She was born February 12, 1911 in Camp Douglas, daughter of the late George and Ella (Gerbig) Kuhn. On December 26, 1931 she married Victor 'Tick' Robison in Camp Douglas. He preceded her in death on February 25, 1988. Fayth...
Joanne C. Jansky
Oct 2, 2001
Joanne C. Jansky age 67, of Wausau, died Tuesday October 2, 2001 at Community Health Care Wausau Hospital. She was born April 3, 1934 in Racine, daughter of the late Joseph and Ann (Lizdas) Kaupie. On June 11, 1955 she married John P. Jansky at Holy Name Catholic Church in Racine. He survives. Survivors besides her husband John, include daughters...
Esther B. Schmidt
Oct 1, 2001
Esther B. Schmidt, 98, formerly of Edgar, died Monday October 1, 2001 at North Central Health Care Facilities, Wausau. She was born February 6, 1903 in the Town of Wien, daughter of the late Friederich and Emma (Greening) Bartell. On October 3, 1925 she married Otto Schmidt in Edgar. He preceded her in death on December 18, 1973. Esther attended...
Arnold J. Sorges
Sep 30, 2001
Arnold J. Sorges Beloved father, grandfather and great-grandfather, Arnold Sorges, was taken from us at the age of 92 when he passed away in his Ridgecrest, California home on Sunday, September 30, 2001. He was born on December 23, 1908 in Wausau, Wisconsin, to Albert and Margaret Sorges. He attended St. Mary Grade School on Grand Avenue; was an alter...
Evelyn Mildred Keckhaver
Sep 30, 2001
Evelyn M. Keckhaver 87, a former Wausau resident, died Sunday September 30, 2001 at the Berlin Memorial Hospital, Berlin, Wisconsin. Evelyn was born October 10, 1913 in Carter, Wisconsin, daughter of the late William and Betty (Fancher) Arquette. She married Emil Keckhaver April 28, 1941 in Wausau. He preceded her in death April 24, 1982. Evelyn was a wonderful homemaker...
Ronald ''Butch'' Diers
Sep 28, 2001
Ronald "Butch" Diers 57, Athens, died Friday, September 28, 2001 after a courageous battle with cancer at St. Joseph Hospital Hospice Unit, Marshfield. Ron was born September 19, 1944 in the Town of Hamburg, son of Cecilia (Sommer) Diers, Poniatowski and the late Anthony Diers. He married Mary Jo Johnson April 26, 1969 in Bancroft, Iowa. She survives. Ron was...
Esther O. Bauman
Sep 27, 2001
Esther O. Bauman 91, formerly of Marathon, died Thursday, September 27, 2001 at Colonial House Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, Colby. Esther was born October 23, 1909 in the town of Wien, daughter of the late Henry Sr. and Ottillie (Remus) Borchardt. On December 19, 1929, she married Martin Bauman. He died April 22, 1963. Esther and her husband, Martin, farmed...
Gordon Leroy Maxwell
Sep 26, 2001
Gordon L. Maxwell 81, 4610 Eighth Street South, Wisconsin Rapids, Wisconsin died Wednesday, September 26, 2001 at St. Joseph Hospital, Marshfield. Gordon was born September 20, 1920 in Amherst, Wisconsin, son of the late George and Minnie (Penney) Maxwell. He was a 1939 graduate of Amherst high School. Gordon married Ada Hathaway December 23, 1942 in Milwaukee. She survives. Gordon...
Rose Schlag
Sep 26, 2001
Rose Schlag 87, 502 E. Thomas Street, Wausau, died Wednesday September 26, 2001 at Community Health Care Wausau Hospital after a brief illness. Rose was born August 26, 1914 daughter of Casmir and Mary Matuszak. On June 17, 1939 she married Herbert Schlag in Milwaukee. He preceded her in death on January 25, 1997. Rose was an avid bingo player...
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