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.
Bernhardine Ohde
Mar 2, 2002
Bernhardine Ohde 81, formerly of Wausau, died Saturday March 2, 2002 at the Homme Home for the Aging, Wittenberg. She was born June 14, 1920 in the Town of Berlin, daughter of the late Paul and Erna (Lodholz) Wilde. On April 25, 1942, she married Louis Ohde in the Town of Hamburg. He preceded her in death on November 26,...
Alex A. Lang
Mar 2, 2002
Alex A. Lang 83, Marathon died Saturday, March 02, 2002 under the care of Comfort Care and Hospice Services at Wellington Place, Wausau. He was born April 6, 1918 in Marathon, son of the late Henry Sr. and Helen (Sanders) Lang. Alex was a caretaker and ski lift operator at Rib Mountain State Park until the time of his retirement...
Mamie (Wojcik) Leitermann
Feb 26, 2002
Mamie (Wojcik) Leitermann, 90, 1451 Grand Avenue, Schofield, died Thursday February 26, 2002 under the care of Comfort Care and Hospice Services at Community Health Care Wausau Hospital. She was born July 21, 1911 in Bevent, daughter of the late Barney and Martha (Lewandowski) Kostka. On September 5, 1936 she married Edwin P. Wojcik in Bevent. He preceded her in...
Charles P. Rauen
Feb 25, 2002
Charles P. Rauen Jr., 77, 513 N. Fourth Avenue, Wausau, died Monday, February 25, 2002 at Community Health Care Wausau Hospital. Charles was born June 2, 1924 in the town of Rietbrock, son of the late Charles and Clara (Berres) Rauen Sr. The family moved to Wausau in June of 1953. Charles was employed at Marmet Corp. for 40 years,...
Raymond G. Dettmering
Feb 24, 2002
Raymond G. Dettmering, 89, Wausau, died Sunday, February 24, 2002 at Community Health Care Wausau Hospital. He was born June 5, 1912 in the town of Pine River, Wisconsin, son of the late Gustav and Anna (Helmstadter) Dettmering. On August 2, 1940, he married Margaret Hackbarth in Merrill. She survives. Raymond was a welder for the D.J. Murray Manufacturing Company...
Lottie Pelatzke
Feb 23, 2002
Lottie Pelatzke, 86, a former Edgar resident, died Saturday February 23, 2002 at Four Winds Manor Nursing Home, Verona, Wisconsin. She was born March 2, 1915 in Athens, daughter of the late Fred and Lena (Schulthess) Romang. On June 23, 1936 she married Albert Pelatzke in Edgar. He preceded her in death on October 5, 1984. Survivors include two sons,...
Sophie C. Seubert
Feb 22, 2002
Sophie C. Seubert, 94, formerly of Marathon, died Friday, February 22, 2002 under the care of Comfort Care & Hospice Services at Cady House West, Wausau. Sophie was born March 1, 1907 in the town of Cassel, daughter of the late Joseph and Cresentia (Imhoff) Michlig She married Hugo Seubert November 24, 1925 at St. Mary Catholic Church, Marathon. He...
Daniel ''Jumbo'' Ostrowski
Feb 22, 2002
Daniel "Jumbo" Ostrowski 68, Wittenberg, died Friday February 22, 2002 at Community Health Care Wausau Hospital. He was born July 18, 1933 in the town of Reid, son of the late Peter and Matilda (Letarski) Ostrowski. Daniel farmed with his parents in rural Hatley and was a plumbers helper. He had also been employed at Marathon Electric Corporation, Wausau. Special...
Harry Grzywacz
Feb 21, 2002
Harry Grzywacz 77, 1906 Spring St., Schofield, died Thursday, February 21, 2002 at Community Health Care at Wausau Hospital. He was born September 26, 1924 in the Town of Franzen, son of the late Phillip and Katherine (Rozumalski) Grzywacz. Prior to his retirement, Harry had been employed at Wisconsin Box. Survivors include 5 sisters, Sadie (John) Bushman and Caroline (August)...
Robert D. Hameister
Feb 20, 2002
Robert D. Hameister 81, 1212 Grand Ave., Wausau, died Weds. February 20, 2002 under the care of Comfort Care and Hospice Services at Community Health Care Wausau Hospital. He was born January 20, 1921 in Antigo, son of the late Harry and Marie (Peterson) Hameister. On May 23, 1943 he married Angie Verhasselt in Tullahmoma, Tennessee. She survives. A veteran...
Claire ''Til'' Reed
Feb 19, 2002
Claire "Til" Reed 85, Edgar, died Tuesday, February 19, 2002 at the House of Dove, Marshfield She was born May 30, 1916 in the Town of Frankfort, daughter of the late Frank and Rose (Goldbach) Wirkus. On May 30, 1942, she married John Reed at St. Louise Catholic Church in Chicago. He survives. Til attended St. John School, Edgar and...
Otilia D. Blarek
Feb 18, 2002
Otilia D. Blarek, 85, formerly of Brokaw, died Monday, February 18, 2002 at Marywood Convalescent Center, Wausau. She was born September 27, 1916 in the town of Sharon, Polonia, Wisconsin daughter of the late Charles and Elizabeth Check. She married Stanley Blarek on October 17, 1936. He preceded her in death August 15, 2000. Otilia was a homemaker with such...
Grace A. Smith
Feb 15, 2002
Grace A. Smith, 86, 1220 Kickbusch St.,Wausau, died Friday, February 15, 2002 at her home. She was born July 6, 1915 in Athens, daughter of the late John and Leila (Kehl) Hopperdietzel. Grace married Ervin Smith in Athens on September 12, 1936. He preceded her to death on January 2, 1986. Grace was a homemaker. She enjoyed fishing, bird watching,...
Florence L. Foster
Feb 15, 2002
Florence L. Foster 89, 120 S. 7th Ave., Wausau, died Friday, February 15, 2002 at Mount View Care Center, Wausau. She was born May 14, 1912 in Whiting, Indiana, daughter of the late Thure and Martha (Johnson) Weden. On March 12, 1932, she married Elmer J. Foster in Pine River. He survives. Florence was a homemaker. She enjoyed playing cards,...
Ethel Habeck
Feb 14, 2002
Ethel Habeck 83, Wausau, died Thursday, February 14, 2002 at Mount View Care Center, Wausau. She was born August 30, 1918 in Wausau, daughter of the late Edwin and Isabella (Sicklinger) Graveen. On November 2, 1940, she married Ernest Habeck at St. Mary Catholic Church, Wausau. He preceded her in death on February 10, 1993. Ethel was a Charter member...
Selma Bertha Steinhoff
Feb 10, 2002
Selma B. Steinhoff 98, 1010 E. Wausau Ave., Wausau, died Sunday February 10, 2002 at Colonial Manor Medical and Rehabilitation Center, Wausau. She was born October 31, 1903 in Minnesota, daughter of the late Pedre and Martha (Erickson) Prestagaard. Her husband, Rudy Steinhoff preceded her in death. Selma had been employed as a private caregiver in several area households. Survivors...
Hilary A. Bruss
Feb 10, 2002
Hilary A. Bruss, 84, Athens, died Sunday February 10, 2002 at Community Health Care Wausau Hospital. He was born April 29, 1917 in Luxenburg, Wisconsin son of the late William and Lillian (Luebeck) Bruss. On February 23, 1963 he married Susanne Lepak in Appleton. She survives. Hilary retired from the Kimberly Clark Corporation. He was a U.S. Army veteran of...
Donald James Uekert
Feb 10, 2002
Donald J. Uekert, 67, 13598 Highland Dr., Marathon, died Sunday, February 10, 2002 Community Health Care Wausau Hospital. Donald was born June 23, 1934 in Merrill, the son of Gladys M. (Beyersdorff) Uekert, Merrill & the late Leo F. Uekert. On September 27, 1958 Donald married Carol Ollhoff at Trinity Lutheran Church, Wausau. She survives. He was a self-employed dairy...
Florence Phillips
Feb 9, 2002
Florence Phillips 85, 111 Bellis St., Wausau, died Saturday February 9, 2002 at Community Health Care Wausau Hospital. She was born February 27, 1916 in Rockford, Illinois, daughter of the late Jonas and Aleana (Vasileauskad) Maldonis. On October 29, 1940 she married John T. Phillips in Stetsonville. He preceded her in death on May 6, 1983. Florence was a homemaker....
Ann E. Rislove
Feb 7, 2002
Ann E. Rislove 56, 2318 Midway Blvd., Wausau, died Thursday, February 7, 2002 as a result of a traffic accident. She was born in Merrill, August 15, 1945 the daughter of the late Elmer & Rosemary (Myre) Smith. Ann earned a Masters Degree in School Psychology and worked for the Marathon County Special Education Department in the Rosholt school district....
