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.
Elroy W. Sellin
Dec 7, 2001
Elroy W. Sellin 76, 523 S. 19th Ave., Wausau, died Friday, December 7, 2001 at Community Health Care Wausau Hospital. Elroy was born August 23, 1925 in Marathon County, son of the late Arthur and Anna (Hintz) Sellin. On July 27, 1957, he married Lorna Hass at Trinity Lutheran Church, Merrill. She survives. Elroy was general manager and slaesman for...
Sigrid Schwocho
Dec 7, 2001
Sigrid Schwocho 94, 1297 Co. Hwy A, Athens, died Friday, December 7, 2001 at Community Health Care Wausau Hospital. She was born October 17, 1907 in Germany, daughter of the late Karl and Marie (Goertz) Butter. On October 29, 1929, she married William Frederic Schwocho. He preceded her in death December 29, 1973. Sigrid was a homemaker and enjoyed gardening,...
Joanne (Jansen) Duranceau
Dec 5, 2001
JoAnn (Jansen) Duranceau I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, I have kept the faith. Now there is in store for me the crown of righteousness which the Lord, the righteous judge will award to me on that day. JoAnn has now moved on from her role as a wonderful daughter, sister, aunt, loving and caring...
Teresa C. Woodward
Dec 4, 2001
Teresa C. Woodward Teresa Woodward passed away December 4, 2001, at her residence after a short illness. She was born April 19, 1913, to Severio and Cristina Betonti in Hurley, Wisconsin. She is preceded in death by her husband, Harold (1982). She is survived by a sister, Lucille Hunnel, Fresno, California; a son Lowell (Sonia) Laredo, Texas; a daughter, Ruth...
Roy E. Knapp
Dec 4, 2001
Roy E. Knapp 71, 2613 Teal Avenue, Wausau, died Monday, December 3, 2001 at Community Health Care Wausau Hospital. Roy was born October 3, 1930 in Wausau , son of the late Fred and Viola (Schuh) Knapp. He married Rosalie Mogensen July 14, 1951 at Pilgrim Lutheran Church, Wausau. She preceded him in death August 2, 1999. Roy was employed...
Stephanie J. Achauer
Dec 4, 2001
Stephanie J. Achauer 43, Wittenberg died Tuesday, December 4, 2001 at Community Health Care Wausau Hospital. She was born September 6, 1958 in St. Louis, Missouri, the daughter of Jean (Thompson) McClain, Burlington and the late James McClain. On September 6, 1989, she married Jay Achauer in Milwaukee. He survives. Stephanie and Jay moved to Wittenberg in 1990, where she...
Mildred E. Wiese
Dec 3, 2001
Mildred E. Wiese 71, 7054 Hwy. 97, Athens, died Monday December 3, 2001 at Community Health Care Wausau Hospital. She was born February 20, 1930 in Edgar, daughter of the late Martin and Mary (Halkowitz) Schmidt. On September 20, 1950 she married Reinhart Wiese in Marathon. He survives. For the past five years, Mildred had been employed as a cook...
Kenneth Ken Salzman
Dec 3, 2001
Kenneth 'Ken' Salzman 72, 806 S. Third Avenue, Wausau, died Monday December 3, 2001, at Community Health Care Wausau Hospital. He was born March 20, 1928 in the Town of Cassel, son of the late Felix and Juliana (Starzinski) Salzman. On July 19, 1975, he married Bonnie Burke in Wausau. She survives. Ken owned and operated the Salzman Roofing and...
Patricia Ann Finley
Nov 30, 2001
Patricia A. Finley 65, a former Marathon resident, died Friday November 30, 2001 at Colonial Manor Medical and Rehabilitation Center, Wausau. She was born March 21, 1936 in Swamscott, Mass., daughter of the late George and Dorothy (Burke) O'Rourke. Patricia farmed in the town of Rib Falls and had been employed at Marathon Cheese. She enjoyed square dancing, polka music,...
James H. Teske
Nov 29, 2001
James H. Teske 66, 14361 Hwy 107, town of Hamburg, died Thursday, November 29, 2001 at Community Health Care Wausau Hospital. James was a dairy farmer in the town of Berlin his whole life. Survivors include his wife, Doris (Juhlke) Teske, town of Hamburg, three sons, Gregory (Marilyn) Teske, Hamburg, John (Julie) Teske, St. Cloud and Matthew (Dawn) Teske, town...
Lyle M. Fletcher
Nov 27, 2001
Lyle M. Fletcher 86, 1105 North First Avenue, Wausau died Tuesday, November 27, 2001 under the care of Comfort Care & Hospice Services at Community Health Care Wausau Hospital. Lyle was born March 16, 1915 in Wausau, son of the late Harry Sr. and Laura (Lee) Fletcher. He married Verna Stark, August 3, 1940 in Dubuque, Iowa. She survives. Lyle...
Valderine H. Towns
Nov 26, 2001
Valderine H. Towns 69, 413 Pine Street, Waupaca, died Monday, November 26, 2001 at her home. Valderine was a homemaker. Survivors include her husband, Bob Towns, Waupaca, three sons, Robert (Glory) Towns, Green Bay, Terry (Wendy) Towns and John (Victoria) Towns, all of Oshkosh, three daughters, Valerie Towns, Appleton, Cathy (Tom) Poole, Green Bay and Sandy (Dennis) Dark, Wausau, eleven...
Jerry Lee Schuster
Nov 24, 2001
Jerry L. Schuster 56, 1110 S. Third Ave., Wausau, died Saturday November 24, 2001 at his home. He was born December 25, 1944 in Wausau, son of the late Herbert and Stella (Dahlke) Schuster. Jerry was a 1963 graduate of Wausau East High School and was employed at Marathon Cheese until he was drafted in 1967. He served in the...
Hilbert Hintz
Nov 24, 2001
Hilbert Hintz 1100 Lakeview Dr., Wausau, died Saturday Nov. 24, 2001 at North Central Health Care Facilities, Wausau. Prior to his retirement, Hilbert had been employed as a semi-truck driver. Survivors include his sister-in-law, Hazel Marescalco, town of Stettin. Services will be 1:30 p.m. Thursday Nov. 29, 2001 at Memorial Chapel Mausoleum, Restlawn Memorial Park, Wausau. Entombment will be in...
Edward A. Schreiber Jr
Nov 23, 2001
Edward A. Schreiber Jr. 63, 806 S. 48th Avenue, Wausau, died Friday November 23, 2001 at Community Health Care Wausau Hospital. He was born October 9, 1938 in Wausau, son of Lillian (Bittner) Schreiber, Mosinee and the late Edward Schreiber Sr. On October 8, 1960 he married Mary Ellen Boehm in Marathon. She survives. The Schreiber's operated a dairy farm...
Marjory T. Pound
Nov 22, 2001
MARJORY T. POUND 92, died Thursday, November 22, 2001 at a Wausau community based residential facility. She was born March 27, 1909 in Brooklyn, New York, daughter of the late Howard Metcalfe Taylor Sr. and Grace (Halpin) Taylor. Marjory graduated from Connecticut College in 1931 and taught laboratory techniques at Long Island College of Medicine. She married Robert Travis Pound...
Alice K. Meyer
Nov 19, 2001
Alice K. Meyer 92, a former resident of the town of Rietbrock, died Monday November 19, 2001 at Marywood Convalescent Center, Wausau. She was born November 10, 1909 in the town of Rietbrock, daughter of the late Bernard and Anna (Bergman) Reuter. She married Irvin Meyer. He preceded her in death. Alice was a homemaker and enjoyed gardening, flowers, embroidering...
Joseph Fredrick Nikolaus
Nov 18, 2001
Joseph F. Nikolaus 69, 1009 Urban St., Rothschild, died Sunday November 18, 2001 at Community Health Care Wausau Hospital. He was born October 6, 1932 in Milwaukee, son of the late Joseph and Theresa (Rauscher) Nikolaus. On June 24, 1953 he married Elizabeth 'Betty' Marx at St. Mary Catholic Church, Wausau. She survives. Joe was a Veteran of the U.S....
Warren G. Mueller
Nov 17, 2001
Warren G. Mueller 76, 4710 Kennedy Ave., Schofield, died Wednesday, November 14, 2001 at Community Health Care Wausau Hospital. He was born May 1, 1925 in the town of Easton, son of the late Theodore Mueller and the late Clara (Stark) Mueller-Fraedrich. On June 8, 1946 he married Anita Rick at St. John Lutheran Church, town of Easton. She survives....
Sharon M. Stencil
Nov 17, 2001
Sharon M. Stencil 59, 311 East Chesak Street, Edgar, died Saturday, November 17, 2001 under the care of St. Joseph Home Hospice Care at her home after a long, courageous battle with cancer. Sharon was born April 27, 1942 in Marshfield, daughter of Ralph and Martha (Andres) Kaiser, Edgar. She married Clifford Stencil July 1, 1961 at St. John Catholic...
