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.
Raynold Joseph Fischer
Mar 14, 2002
Raynold Joseph Fischer, 88, 3765 Redwood Street, Fenwood, died with his family at his side Thursday, March 14, 2002 at Continental Manor Nursing Home, Abbotsford. Raynold was born August 16, 1913 in the town of Cassel, son of the late Joseph and Anna (Bauer) Fischer. He married Meta Schoppenhorst on September 8, 1941. She survives. Raynold was the owner an...
John Leon Babl
Mar 13, 2002
John Leon Babl, 50, 4105 Stewart Ave., Wausau, died Wednesday, March 13, 2002 at Mount View Care Center, Wausau. John was born June 9, 1951 in Wausau, son of Leon Babl and the late Leona (Hein) Babl. He was employed at Graphic Packaging Corp. and a member of the G.C.I.U. Local No. 370. He retired after 24 years in the...
Russell J. Sliwicki
Mar 12, 2002
Russell J. Sliwicki, 37, Town of Easton, died Tuesday March 12, 2002 at Community Health Care Wausau Hospital after a courageous battle with cancer. He was born November 18, 1964 , in Wausau, son of Jack Sliwicki and the late Beverly (Kraemer) Sliwicki. On June 30, 2001, he married Jennifer Lotter at St. Florian Catholic Church, Hatley. She survives. Russ...
Oscar R. Henkel
Mar 12, 2002
Oscar R. Henkel 83, N2476 Martin Drive, Medford, died Tuesday, March 12, 2002 at his home under the care of Hope Hospice and Palliative Care Inc., Rib Lake. He was born June 6, 1918 in Enderlin, North Dakota, son of the late Wilhem and Emille (Krassin) Henkel and they moved to Medford in 1920. Oscar attended Medford area schools and...
Pearl E. Wood
Mar 11, 2002
Pearl E. Wood 98, 205 N. 5th Ave., Wausau, died Monday, March 11, 2002 at Marywood Convalescent Center, Wausau. She was born September 11, 1903 in Fremont, daughter of the late Henry and Mary (Lovejoy) Wood. Pearl took care of her mother until the time of her death and then worked at Marathon Battery for 17 years. She is a...
Clarence Haehlke
Mar 10, 2002
Clarence Haehlke, 83, formerly of the town of Hamburg, died Sunday, March 10, 2002 at Mount View Care Center, Wausau. He was born August 3, 1918, in the town of Hamburg, son of the late Albert and Martha (Klockziem) Haehlke. Clarence farmed with his parents in Hamburg for many years. He is survived by cousins. Graveside services will be at...
John A. Stubinski
Mar 8, 2002
John A. Stubinski 91, formerly of 1120 N. 6th Ave., Wausau died Friday, March 8, 2002 at North Central Health Care Center, Wausau. John was born June 14, 1910 in the town of Marathon, son of the late Thomas and Rose (Kocik) Stubinski. On February 25, 1954, he married Olga (Mesalk) Dellenbeck. She preceded him in death on October 30,...
Donald J. Sigmund
Mar 7, 2002
Donald J. Sigmund 57, 3815 Redwood St., Fenwood, died Thursday, March 7, 2002 at St Joseph Hospital, Marshfield He was born October 28, 1944 in Wausau, son of the late Ervin and Anna Marie (Berna) Sigmund. On May 9, 1970, he married Karen Mueller at St. John American Lutheran Church, Town of Wien. She survives. Donald was a janitor for...
Frank J. Maxson
Mar 7, 2002
Frank J. Maxson, 24, 509 Redwood Street, #22, Edgar, died tragically, Thursday, March 7, 2002 in a snowmobile accident. Frank was born August 23, 1977 in Marshfield, son of Aledith (Koepke)Gottschalk and the late Clarence Maxson. Frank was a mechanic for Wausau Carriers Inc. Hunting, fishing, snowmobiles and Nascar racing were some of Frank's favorite hobbies. He is survived by...
Ann M. De Lisle
Mar 7, 2002
Ann M. De Lisle 92, Mosinee, died Thursday, March 7, 2002 under the care of Comfort Care and Hospice Services at Community Health Care Wausau Hospital. She was born June 13, 1909 in Wausau, daughter of the late Frances and Agnes Bandock. On November 17, 1930, she married Glenn J. De Lisle at St. Michael Catholic Church, Wausau. They were...
Joseph J. Landowski, Sr
Mar 6, 2002
Joseph J. Landowski, Sr. 70, Ringle, died Wednesday March 6, 2002 under the care of Comfort Care and Hospice Services Community Health Care Wausau Hospital. He was born April 22, 1931 in Ringle, son of the late John and Mary (Glodowski) Landowski. On July 5, 1958 he married Johanna Tryba. She survives. Joe was a machine operator for Marathon Electric....
Celia Jane Wisneski
Mar 4, 2002
Celia Jane Wisneski, 91, 1018 South 17th Avenue, Wausau, died Monday, March 4, 2002 at the Marywood Convalescent Center, Wausau. Celia was born September 19, 1910 in Ironwood, Michigan daughter of the late Joseph and Helen Klosinski. Before retiring at the age of 80, Celia worked as a waitress for many years at the Holiday Inn in Wausau. For enjoyment...
Margaret ''Mugs'' Merwin
Mar 2, 2002
Margaret "Mugs" Merwin 77, 312 Humboldt Ave., Wausau, died Saturday, March 2, 2002 at Marywood Convalescent Center, Wausau. She was born May 31, 1924 in Merrill, daughter of the late Winfred and Anna (Burgoyne) Nutter. On May 31, 1945, she married Gilbert Merwin in Merrill. He preceded her in death on February 8, 1988. Margaret worked for the Singer Sewing...
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...
