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.
Randy Paul Bauer
Mar 18, 2023
Randy Paul Bauer, 58, Mosinee passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, March 18, 2023 at his home.
He was born July 25, 1964 in Wausau, son of Kenneth and Carol (Johnson) Bauer.
For many years Randy worked with his father at Ken Bauer Construction. He then went to work at Marks Transportation as a truck driver...
Carl R. Gaulke
Mar 16, 2023
Carl R. Gaulke, 67, passed away Thursday, March 16, 2023, under the care of Aspirus Comfort Cares & Hospice Services, after a five-year long battle with lung cancer. He was born October 12, 1955, in Elkhorn, WI, son of the late Lloyd & Joan (Long) Gaulke. He married Rosemary Johnson July 3, 1976, in Sharon, WI. Carl grew up...
Shirley L. Lanham
Mar 16, 2023
Shirley L. Lanham, 77, of Wausau, passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, March 16, 2023 at her home.
She was born on December 2, 1945 in Wausau to the late Frank and Catherine (Huber) Carmichael. In 1966 she married Hank Fisher and he preceded her in death in 1996. Together they had a son, Mark F. Fisher. She...
Dr. Travis J. Diederich
Mar 16, 2023
Dr. Travis J. Diederich “Dr. Travis,” 43, of Weston, passed away on Thursday, March 16, 2023 at home under the care of his family and Aspirus Comfort Care and Hospice Services.
He was born on January 13, 1980 in Green Bay to Diane (Lemke) Diederich and the late Timothy Diederich. At a young age Travis’ parents moved...
Shirley J. Sackmann
Mar 14, 2023
Shirley J. Sackmann, 74, died Tuesday, March 14, 2023, at her home after a two-year battle with acute myeloid leukemia.
She was born April 9, 1948, in Waukesha, daughter of the late Joseph and Dolores (Martin) Magarich. On October 24, 1970, she married Roger Sackmann at St. Bernard Catholic Church, Watertown.
Shirley retired as a...
Bryan G. Schilling
Mar 13, 2023
Bryan G. Schilling, 61, of Rib Mountain, passed away on Monday, March 13, 2023 at Aspirus Hospice House, Wausau.
Bryan was born May 14, 1961 in Oshkosh, son of Phyllis (Bauman) Schilling, Rib Mountain, and the late Glen Schilling. On June 21, 1986 he married the love of his life, Elizabeth “Beth” Luebke at St. Andrew’s Lutheran...
Duane L. Bricko
Mar 13, 2023
Duane L. Bricko, 91, Town of Ringle passed away on Monday, March 13, 2023 with Family at his side while under the care of Aspirus Comfort Care and Hospice Services at Cedar Creek Manor, Kronenwetter.
He was born November 8, 1931 in Elderon, son of the late Chester and Jennie (Berglund) Bricko. Duane married Ercelle Zoromski in...
Susan J. Gauger
Mar 12, 2023
Susan J. Gauger, 67, of Wausau, passed away on Sunday, March 12, 2023 at Waterfall Health of Wausau.
She was born on April 27, 1955 in Wausau to the late Sam and Sue (Dereemer) Davis. Susan grew up in Wausau and graduated from D.C. Everest High School with the class of 1973. Susan will be remembered as...
Evelyn J. Schmidt
Mar 11, 2023
Evelyn J. Schmidt, 87, died Saturday, March 11, 2023 under the care of Interim Hospice at Point Manor, Stevens Point.
She was born October 18, 1935 in Sioux Falls, South Dakota, daughter of the late Evan and Clara (Dieken) Mierkey.
Survivors include her sons, Robert and Kenneth (Bonnie) Tautges; siblings, Mardella Tautges, Edith Schoelzel and...
Ernest "Ernie" F. Blaubach
Mar 10, 2023
Ernest “Ernie” F. Blaubach, 91, Marathon, passed away on Friday, March 10, 2023 at Rennes Health and Rehab in Weston.
He was born March 25, 1931 in Spencer, WI, son of the late Fred and Rachel (Buhrow) Blaubach. On September 9, 1950, he married Carol H. Braunel at St. Matthew Ev. Lutheran Church, Marathon. She preceded him...
Jonathan Paulson
Mar 9, 2023
Jonathan Scott Paulson, 38, of Bozeman, MT, formerly of Norrie, passed away peacefully at home on Thursday, March 9, 2023 after an intense battle with brain cancer. Jon was loyal, dependable, thoughtful, and always early to anywhere he planned to be.
Jon was born in Wausau, WI on February 19, 1985 to Scott and Bonita (Brzezinski) Paulson,...
Thomas Edward Callahan
Mar 8, 2023
Thomas Edward Callahan, 91, Aniwa, passed away peacefully in the early morning on Wednesday, March 8, 2023 at Mount View Care Center in Wausau. He was born June 3, 1931 in Wausau, to the late James and Marie (Tetzlaff) Callahan.
He graduated from Wausau High School and enlisted in the Navy, where he served for four years...
Richard "Dick" J. Gebhardt
Mar 5, 2023
Richard “Dick” Gebhardt, 88, of Wausau, died Sunday, March 5, 2023 at Mountain Terrace under the care of Interim Hospice.
He was born September 12, 1934 to the late Evelyn (Berens) and Robert Gebhardt. Dick was preceded in death by his parents; sister, Elaine Vilter; and brothers, Robert and Joseph Gebhardt.
Survivors include his wife,...
Evelyn A. (Bragdon) Naegelin
Mar 5, 2023
Evelyn A. Naegelin, 87, Weston went to be with her Lord Sunday, March 5, 2023 at Marshfield Medical Center, Weston.
She was born April 4, 1935 in Washburn, Maine, daughter of the late Durban and Leversa (Butler) Bragdon. On April 17, 1958 she married Gene Naegelin in Maine. He survives.
For many years Evelyn was...
Grace M. Manthei (Atwood, Oesterreicher, Kutchera)
Mar 3, 2023
Grace Marie Manthei (Atwood, Oesterreicher, Kutchera), 85, of Wausau, passed into glory on Friday, March 3, 2023 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital.
She was born on March 1, 1938 at her paternal grandparents’ house in Wausau to Karl and Hilma (Plautz) Manthei. Grace attended local schools while growing up and graduated from Wausau High School with the class...
Delbert D. Duranceau
Mar 3, 2023
Delbert D. Duranceau, 86, Wausau passed away Friday, March 3, 2023 at Marshfield Medical Center, Weston.
He was born January 25, 1937 in Brokaw, son of the late Lester and Frances (Richards) Duranceau. On July 14, 1962 he married Bonita Yambrick at St. Mary Catholic Church, Wausau. She preceded him in death on August 2, 2009.
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Thomas "Tom" P. Hamerla
Mar 3, 2023
Thomas P. “Tom” Hamerla, 83, Wausau passed away peacefully on Friday, March 3, 2023 while under the care of Compassus Hospice at Pride TLC, Weston.
He was born November 8, 1939 in Wausau, son of the late Ray and Irene (Krueger) Hamerla. On September 28, 1963 he married Delores Reuter. She passed away on November 16, 1964. ...
Delmar Otto Kolbe
Mar 2, 2023
Delmar Kolbe passed away peacefully on March 2, 2023, at North Central Health Care Center, with family at his side. He was born July 26, 1926, to Otto and Alma (Hilmershausen) Kolbe, in Wausau, WI.
Delmar was raised on the family farm in the town of Marathon, WI. He attended Woodlawn School, grades 1-8, and went on...
Kyle V. Zblewski
Mar 1, 2023
Kyle Victor Zblewski, 52, passed away March 1, 2023, in Rib Mountain, WI.
He was born on October 12, 1970, to Geraldine (Kilburn) Zblewski and Wayne Zblewski in Ft. Lauderdale, FL, and later moved to Stevens Point, WI, where he graduated from Stevens Point Area Senior High (SPASH) in 1988.
Kyle proudly served in the...
Shirley A. Reiter
Mar 1, 2023
Shirley A. Reiter, 84, died Wednesday, March 1, 2023, under the care of Aspirus Comfort Care and Hospice Services at Rennes Health and Rehab Center, Weston.
She was born June 23, 1938 in Eland, daughter of the late Reinhardt and Eleanor (Kunst) Meverden. In 1975 she married Anton “Tony” Reiter and he preceded her in death in...
