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.
Patrick J. Wisneski
Oct 29, 2022
Patrick J. Wisneski, 89, Wausau passed away on Saturday, October 29, 2022, at Aspirus Wausau Hospital.
He was born on May 2, 1933, in Wausau, son of the late Roman and Helen (Lenard) Wisneski. On September 19, 1981, he married Rita (Thomson) Glapinski at St. Wenceslaus Catholic Church, Milladore. She survives.
Prior to his retirement...
Dorothy Ann (Turbin) Bellin
Oct 28, 2022
Dorothy Ann Bellin, 95, Wausau, formerly of Merrill, passed away on Friday, October 28, 2022 at Wausau Manor, under the care of Aspirus Comfort Care and Hospice Services.
Dorothy, daughter of Wesley and Anna (Hehling) Turbin was born on December 31, 1926 in Merrill, Wisconsin in the family home on Douglas Street. After graduation from Merrill High...
William "Bill" P. Cota
Oct 28, 2022
William P. “Bill” Cota of Wausau, 78, passed away in the early morning of Friday, October 28, 2022, at Aspirus Wausau Hospital.
Bill was born August 18, 1944, in Wausau and is the son of the late Wilfred P. and Ruth (Erdman) Cota. On August 23, 1969, he married Alberta “Bertie” Wienke at St. Anne Catholic Church...
Cheryl Diane (Pepper) Wagner
Oct 23, 2022
Cheryl Diane Wagner, 56, Rineyville, KY, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, October 23, 2022 at her home.
She was born August 4, 1966 in Pittsburgh, PA, daughter of Sylvia Pepper of Sanford, NC and the late Clifford Pepper. On June 4, 1988, she married John Wagner. He survives.
Cheryl was a 1984 graduate of Lee...
Joseph Marvin John Kohn
Oct 23, 2022
Joseph M. Kohn, 92, Wausau, passed away at his home on Sunday, October 23, 2022.
He was born October 14, 1930 in Wausau, son of the late William and Mary (Richter) Kohn. On August 30, 1952, he married Dawn Witter at St. Anne Catholic Church, Wausau. She preceded him in death on December 9, 2013.
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Patrick F. Gibbons
Oct 23, 2022
Patrick F. Gibbons (Gibby), 79, Wausau passed away on Sunday, October 23, 2022, at his home while under the care of Aspirus Comfort Care and Hospice Services, following a five-year battle with COPD.
He was born April 29, 1943, in Antigo, son of the late Harry and Florence (Finley) Gibbons. On September 1, 1962, he married Ellen...
Gerald "Jerry" J. Klimpke
Oct 22, 2022
Gerald “Jerry” J. Klimpke, 78, town of Johnson, passed away peacefully on Saturday, October 22, 2022 at Colonial Health and Rehabilitation Center in Colby, under the care of St. Croix Hospice.
He was born November 24, 1943 in the town of Johnson, son of the late Walter and Lavina (Christenson) Klimpke. On September 2, 1967, he married...
James "Jim" David Kienbaum
Oct 21, 2022
James “Jim” D. Kienbaum, 78, town of Hewitt, passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on Friday, October 21, 2022 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital.
He was born March 7, 1944 in Wausau, son of the late Ordal and Frances (Krause) Kienbaum. On August 5, 1967, he married Hildegard Rajek at St. Stephen Lutheran Church, Edgar. She survives....
Mary Jane (Knauf) Furger
Oct 17, 2022
Mary Jane Furger, 81, Marathon, passed away Monday, October 17, 2022, at Aspirus Wausau Hospital.
She was born April 14, 1941, in Marathon, daughter of the late Philip Knauf Sr. and Alexia (Gertschen) Knauf. At a young age, Mary Jane’s mother passed away and she was raised by her stepmother Delores (Fischer) Knauf. On April 28, 1962,...
Alan E. Kleinschmidt
Oct 16, 2022
Alan E. Kleinschmidt, 77, Athens, passed away on Sunday, October 16, 2022 surrounded by his family at Aspirus Wausau Hospital.
He was born August 7, 1945 in Wausau, son of the late Edlor and Verna (Bartelt) Kleinschmidt. On June 3, 1972 he married the love of his life Mary J Jirgl in Wausau. They just recently celebrated...
Thomas E. Fischer
Oct 15, 2022
As Thomas Eugene Fischer of Wausau, Wisconsin laid on his Aspirus hospital bed at age 83, the imaging technician completing an ultrasound on his heart said, “Tom, you have a uniquely placed heart.” The next morning at 6 am on October 15 as he lay sleeping, it suddenly and unexpectedly stopped. Which completed a lifetime devoted to a way...
Harlan "Shep" E. Schoepke
Oct 14, 2022
Harlan E “Shep” Schoepke, 79, passed away on October 14, 2022.
Shep was born on April 16, 1943, to Lucille (Braunel) and Harold Schoepke in Wausau, WI. Shep married Beverly Martin in 1963 and they later divorced. Shep married Joyce (Gnat) on December 2, 1972. Shep is survived by his wife Joyce; children Todd (Diane) Schoepke, Tari...
Bettye Rose Beilke
Oct 11, 2022
Bettye Rose Beilke, 92, passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, October 11, 2022 at her home.
She was born February 9, 1930 in Wausau, daughter of the late Bruno and Senta (Radant) Loy. On August 2, 1952 she married Stanley Beilke in Pine City, Minnesota and he preceded her in death on August 20, 2019.
Bettye...
Marilyn R. (Kundinger) Kraemer
Oct 10, 2022
Marilyn R. Kraemer, 84, Marco Island, Florida, formerly of Marathon City and Wausau, Wisconsin, died Monday October 10, 2022 in Florida.
She was born May 27, 1938, in Marshfield, daughter of the late George C. and Dorothy T. (Baierl) Kundinger. She married Thomas E. Kraemer and she assisted him in the operation of the funeral homes that...
Barbara J. Lutz-Olson
Oct 10, 2022
Barbara J. Lutz-Olson, 86, died Monday, October 10, 2022 under the care of Aspirus Comfort Care and Hospice Services at Mount View Care Center, Wausau.
She was born June 27, 1936 to Carl and Edith, and has resided in the Wausau area her entire life. Barbara is predeceased by her husband Christ Lutz.
Barbara worked...
Thomas "Tommy" L. Buska
Oct 9, 2022
Thomas (Tommy) Lee Buska, 74 of Mosinee WI passed on Sunday, October 9, 2022, at St. Claire Hospital, Weston, WI.
Tom was born in Wausau WI August 2, 1948, to the late John and Clara (Check) Buska. In 1969 Tom married Pamela (Groth) Buska who along with their daughter Jennifer Buska (Mark Greenleaf) survive him.
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Steven Werner Schaefer
Oct 8, 2022
Steven W. Schaefer, 66, Edgar, passed away on Saturday, October 8, 2022 at the Waterford of Colby, under the care of Heartland Hospice.
He was born August 4, 1956 in Wausau, son of the late Arnold “Shrimp” Schaefer and Virginia Gall. On July 5, 1996, he married Julie Baumann at St. Mary’s Catholic Church, Wausau. She survives....
Ralph E. Tidd
Oct 8, 2022
Ralph E. Tidd, 93, died Saturday, October 8, 2022 at his home in Kronenwetter.
He was born May 16, 1929 in Phelps, son of the late Ralph Sr. and Margaret (Meuret) Tidd. On February 10, 1951 he married Phyllis Tuschscher in Pine City, Minnesota and she preceded him in death on November 6, 2007.
Ralph...
Phyllis (Mccutcheon) Koltz
Oct 7, 2022
Phyllis Irene Koltz, 88. died October 7, 2022.
She was born February 16, 1934, daughter of Thomas and Louise McCutcheon. She graduated from Wausau High School and on October 31, 1953 married her high school sweetheart, Robert Koltz.
Phyl was fun loving; always with a smile and twinkle in her eye when enjoying her favorite...
Gerald "Jerry" R. Schwamman
Oct 6, 2022
Gerald “Jerry” R. Schwamman was a beloved husband, father, and papa during his 73 years of life. He passed away peacefully in his home the morning of October 6th, 2022 under the care of Aspirus Comfort Care and Hospice Services.
He is survived by his wife of 52 years, Lois Schwamman, his children Kelly (Greg) Koehler, Corey...
