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.
Kenneth J. Josiger Sr.
Mar 16, 2022
Kenneth J. Josiger Sr., Rothschild died Wednesday, March 16, 2022, in South Carolina after a brief illness.
He was born April 16, 1936, in Wausau, son of the late William and Irene (Powers) Josiger. On May 7, 1960, he married Connie McMahon at St. Therese Catholic Church, Rothschild. She preceded him in death on March 3, 2020....
Katherine "Cassie" Denk
Mar 16, 2022
Katherine “Cassie” Denk, after a long and courageous battle with Multiple Sclerosis, was welcomed into her eternal heavenly home on March 16, 2022.
Cassie was the youngest child of seven born to the late Joseph & Barbara Vesely on April 25, 1942 on a farm outside of Athens, Wisconsin. She spent her childhood and most of her...
Betty J. Wimmer
Mar 15, 2022
Betty J. Wimmer, 94, died March 15, 2022 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital.
She was born February 10, 1928 in Fond Du Lac, WI to the late Rena F. Fries. She attended schools in Appleton and married Leroy H. “Bud” Schultz on February 24, 1949 in Appleton. He preceded her in death on March 29, 1970. She married...
Patrick D. Pritzl
Mar 15, 2022
Patrick D. Pritzl, 53, Weston passed away peacefully on Tuesday, March 15, 2022, at his home while under the care of Aspirus Comfort Care and Hospice Services.
He was born on August 11, 1968, in Park Falls, son of the late Donald and Shirley (Meier) Pritzl. On June 20, 1992, he married Aimee LaPointe at St. Anthony’s...
Helen F. (Stini) Schueller
Mar 15, 2022
Helen F. Schueller, 92, Athens, died Tuesday, March 15, 2022 at The Bay at Colonial Manor, Wausau.
She was born May 1, 1929..
Private family services were held.
Rita Mae (Meilahn) Norton
Mar 14, 2022
Rita Norton, 87, died Monday, March 14, 2022 at Aspirus Hospice House, Wausau.
She was born May 23, 1934 in Wausau, daughter of the late Carl and Lena Meilahn. On March 29, 1952, she married Harold Norton in Wausau before he was deployed to Alaska during the Korean Conflict. He preceded her in death on May 16,...
Carol H. (Braunel) Blaubach
Mar 13, 2022
Carol H. Blaubach, 88, Marathon, passed away peacefully on Sunday, March 13, 2022 at Rennes Health and Rehab in Weston, surrounded by family.
She was born October 3, 1933 in Marathon, daughter of the late Edwin and Dorothy (Gresens) Braunel. On September 9, 1950, she was united in marriage to Ernest F. Blaubach at St. Matthew Evangelical...
Rosemary Ann Felch
Mar 12, 2022
Rosemary Ann (Trierweiler) Felch 93, passed away on Saturday March 12, 2022 at Our House Senior Memory Care with family at her side.
Rosemary was born in Wausau, WI on November 7, 1928 to the late Harry J. and Verna (Brozzo) Trierweiler.
On September 5, 1950 she married Eugene L. Felch in Pine City, MN. ...
Callie Elizabeth Teeters
Mar 11, 2022
Callie Elizabeth Teeters passed away surrounded by her adoring family at Marshfield Children’s Hospital on Friday March 11th 2022. Callie was born on February 11, 2009 at 11:11 AM. Her beautiful life was precious and exciting from her first day on earth and carried on through her final days. Callie and her brother Zak share a rare chromosome condition...
Jerome "Jerry" E. Brickner
Mar 9, 2022
Jerome E. “Jerry” Brickner, 83, Marathon, died Wednesday March 9, 2022, at Aspirus Wausau Hospital surrounded by his family on his journey home.
He was born June 24, 1938, in Milwaukee, to Jerome and Pearl (Church) Brickner. On April 11, 1959, he married the love of his life, Grace Wagner at St. Mary’s Catholic Church, Marathon. She...
Donna M. (Geib) Fischer
Mar 8, 2022
Donna M. Fischer, 87, Wausau passed away on Tuesday, March 8, 2022, at Aspirus Wausau Hospital.
She was born November 15, 1934, in Newburg, daughter of the late Lester and Stella (Lochen) Geib. Along with her parents Donna and her siblings moved to Edgar in 1946. On June 13, 1951, she married Vernon Fischer at St. Mary...
Irma Luella Anklam
Mar 6, 2022
Irma Anklam, age 97, of Wausau, Wisconsin, died Sunday, March 6, 2022 at Aspirus Hospice House, Wausau.
Irma was born July 22, 1924 in Wausau, the daughter of the late Ernest and Lulu (Seidler) Graveen.
Irma was a 1942 graduate of the former Wausau High School. On August 27, 1949, Irma was united in marriage...
Raymond "Ray" J. Baumgartner Jr.
Mar 5, 2022
Raymond John Baumgartner Jr, 63, has completed his journey to his heavenly home on March 5, 2022, surrounded by his family's love.
Ray was born to Raymond and Geraldine (Betty) Baumgartner Sr. on July 25, 1958, in Eagle, Wisconsin. Ray grew up dairy farming with his parents and graduated from Argyle High School in 1976. After high...
Clifford E. Sodke
Mar 5, 2022
Clifford E. Sodke, 86, Wausau, formerly of Athens, died Saturday March 5, 2022, at Aspirus Wausau Hospital.
He was born February 26, 1936, in Rib Falls, son of the late Richard and Bertha (Punke) Sodke. Prior to his retirement, Clifford had been a dairy farmer.
Survivors include his siblings, Rheinhardt (Sandy) Sodke, Wausau and Doris...
Myra M. (Belanger) Boneske
Mar 4, 2022
Myra M. Boneske, 83, Athens passed away on Friday, March 4, 2022, at Marshfield Medical Center, Marshfield.
She was born December 22, 1938, in Fenwood, daughter of the late Arthur and Margaret (Schroeder) Belanger.
For many years Myra farmed in the town of Bern and also worked at Fiskars in Wausau and Spencer and also...
Elmer A. Miller
Mar 4, 2022
Elmer A. “Bud” Miller, 99, passed away on Friday, March 4, 2022, while under the care of Heartland Hospice at Abbotsford Health Care Center.
Bud was born just east of Unity, WI, on October 22, 1922. While still an infant, Bud's family "moved across the highway (13)" to the Riplinger area, where Bud grew up on the...
Morris O. "Hank" Roberts
Mar 4, 2022
Morris O. “Hank” Roberts, 87, Wausau, died Friday March 4, 2022 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital.
He was born June 22, 1934, in Toronto, Ontario, Canada, son of the late Morris and Isabella (Sahanatien) Roberts. On August 17, 1957 he married Mary Elizabeth “Betty” Dimmer in Toronto. She preceded him in death.
Morris had been employed...
Jack B. Wunsch
Mar 4, 2022
Jack B. Wunsch, 78, Wausau, passed away on Friday, March 4, 2022. He was a loving husband, father and grandfather. He will be greatly missed.
Jack was born on August 18, 1943 in Milwaukee to Roman and Esther Wunsch. On June 20, 1970, he married Patricia Ovel and together they had two children, Brian (Jennifer Draper) and...
Gary L. Schurter
Mar 1, 2022
Gary L. Schurter, 83, Wausau, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, March 1, 2022 at his residence, under the care of Aspirus Comfort Care and Hospice Services.
He was born May 3, 1938 in Tremont, IL, son of the late William and Mildred (Luick) Schurter.
For over 30 years, Gary worked as an electrical engineer for...
Adrian M. Sandoval
Mar 1, 2022
Adrian M. Sandoval, 19, died Tuesday, March 1, 2022 at his home.
He was born October 16, 2002 in Wausau, son of Oscar Sandoval-Reynoso and Jill (Siekierzynski) Rodriguez.
Adrian had a very close relationship with his grandpa, Henry.
Survivors include his mother and step-father, Jill and Eduardo Rodriguez-Morales; father, Oscar Sandoval-Reynoso; 7 half...