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.
Leona H. Zemke
Aug 12, 2022
Leona H. Zemke, 77, Wausau, passed away, Friday August 12, 2022.
She was born March 20, 1945, in Wausau, daughter of the late Paul and Leona (Heckendorf) Zemke.
Leona enjoyed listening to Polka music and was especially fond of Elvis. She was also an avid Packer fan.
Survivors include her brother, Kenneth (Sonia)...
Clifford W. Lang
Aug 12, 2022
Clifford W. Lang, 91, Lake Wales, Florida, died Friday August 12, 2022.
He was born January 3, 1931, in Wausau, son of the late Leonard and Gertrude (Karlen) Lang.
Clifford was a veteran of the US Army. After serving his Army commitment, he entered the work force at American Motors in Kenosha, WI, owned a...
Gary John Nowicki
Aug 12, 2022
Gary J. Nowicki, 62, Wausau, died unexpectedly from a heart attack on Friday, August 12, 2022 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital.
He was born September 3, 1959 in Wausau, son of John A. and Rosemarie (Rausch) Nowicki.
Gary was a graduate of Athens High School. He worked in residential and commercial construction for Cleary Building Corp....
William "Bill" Seymour
Aug 12, 2022
William (Bill) Seymour, 92, Wausau, died Friday, August 12, 2022 at Mountain Terrace under the care of Aspirus Comfort Care and Hospice Services.
He was born January 31, 1930 in Wausau, son of the late William E. Seymour and Elsie (Weden) Seymour. He was a veteran of the US Army Airborne serving during the Korean War from...
Carol Dorothy (Oberg) Pollard
Aug 11, 2022
Carol D. Pollard, 80, Wausau, passed away on Thursday, August 11, 2022 in Grand Junction, Colorado.
She was born December 16, 1941 in Chicago, Illinois, daughter of the late Roy and Dorothy (Emerson) Oberg. On June 19, 1971, she was united in marriage to Donald Pollard at the Wayside Chapel in Edgewater, WI. He preceded her in...
Dorothy V. (Geier) Borth
Aug 10, 2022
Dorothy V. Borth, 96, Wausau, died Wednesday August 10, 2022 at Artisan Senior Living under the care of Interim Hospice.
She was born March 9, 1926, in Wausau, daughter of the late Frank and Clara (Welsh) Geier. On February 27, 1958, she married Ray V. Borth in Gleason. He preceded her in death November 10, 1999.
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Ronald Melvin Mathsen
Aug 10, 2022
Ronald M. Mathsen, 83, Wausau, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, August 10, 2022 at Azura Memory Care, Rib Mountain, under the care of Aspirus Comfort Care and Hospice Services.
He was born October 6, 1938 in Minneapolis, MN, son of the late Melvin and Irene (Singelseter) Mathsen. On June 9, 1962, he was united in marriage to...
Fred "Red" M. Jewell
Aug 9, 2022
Fred “Red” M. Jewell, 89, WAUSAU breathed his last on Tuesday, August 9, 2022, at his home, surrounded by his loving family while under the care of Aspirus Hospice Services. Born on April 7, 1933, in Chicago, to the late Fred M. and Beula (Stedman) Jewell. He was raised and educated by the Chicago Children’s System until age 14...
Scott A. Sedivy
Aug 8, 2022
Scott A. Sedivy, 61, Marathon passed away peacefully on Monday, August 8, 2022, while under the care of Interim Hospice Care, surrounded by his loving wife and sons. He was born September 17, 1960, in Evanston, IL, son of Jane (Brennan) Sedivy and the late John Sedivy. On May 23, 1992, he married Laura Mallo in Wausau. She survives....
Thomas Narvaez Jr.
Aug 7, 2022
Thomas Narvaez Jr., 62 of Wausau, formerly of Juneau Alaska, passed away Sunday August 7, 2022, in his home.
Tom was born February 2, 1960 in Germany to Thomas Sr. and Olga (Rosado) Narvaez.
He was formerly married to Teresa (Willman). Together they had their children, Thomas III, Marcus, and V.
For four...
Evelyn Mae (Handrick) Barkow
Aug 7, 2022
Evelyn M. Barkow, 85, Athens, died Sunday August 7, 2022, at Our House Senior Living, Wausau.
She was born July 26, 1937, in Athens, daughter of the late Joseph and Grace (Krause) Handrick. On August 16, 1958, she married Marvin Barkow in Athens. He preceded her in death, October 6, 2002.
Evelyn had been employed...
Sharon A. (Rabehl) Boehm
Aug 7, 2022
Sharon Ann Boehm, 80, died peacefully Sunday, August 7, 2022, at Cedar Creek Manor, Kronenwetter, under the care of Aspirus Comfort Care and Hospice Services.
She was born February 11, 1942, to the late Alvin C. and Gladys (Knorr) Rabehl. Growing up, she helped at her family’s business, Jerkwater Supper Club, Dorchester, WI and after graduating from...
Linda L. (Jirgl) Brickner
Aug 7, 2022
Linda L. Brickner, age 80, of Marathon passed away on Sunday August 7, 2022, at Marshfield Medical Center Weston surrounded by her family. Linda was born in Wausau to Anton and Myrtle (Bromstead) Jirgl on November 6, 1941. She grew up on a farm in the town of Berlin. She was united in marriage to Raymond T. Brickner on...
Gerald F. Feldbruegge
Aug 6, 2022
Gerald (Jerry) F. Feldbruegge, 93, Wausau, died Saturday, August 6, 2022, under the care of Interim Hospice Services at his home.
He was born March 20, 1929, son of the late Herman and Grace (Olson) Feldbruegge. After Grace passed away Herman found a wonderful second wife in Evelyn B. (Day Seymour). As a young man Jerry worked...
Ralph D. Furger
Aug 6, 2022
Ralph Donald Furger, 77, Marathon, died August 6, 2022, at Marshfield Medical Center after a courageous battle with cancer.
He was born August 11, 1944, in the town of Emmet to Henry and Marie (Imhoff) Furger. On June 26, 1965, Ralph married Patricia Kummerow at St. Mary’s Catholic Church, Marathon.
Ralph worked as a night...
Charles Parsch
Aug 4, 2022
Charles A. Parsch, 84, died Thursday, August 4, 2022, at his home.
He was born September 16, 1937, in Wausau, son of the late Lorence and Elizabeth (Muelbeck) Parsch. On July 30, 1961, he married Geraldine “Gerry” Bittner in Waukegan, Illinois. She preceded him in death on March 22, 2020.
Charles served his country in...
David Deon Stuart
Aug 3, 2022
David Deon Stuart, Wausau, WI passed away unexpectedly due to a heart attack at his home on his 20th wedding anniversary, August 3rd, 2022. He shared this life’s journey with his soul mate, “Sweet Lisa” (Hasko) Stuart. David was born in Nashville, TN on September 20th, 1967, to the late James C. “Jimmy” Williams and Deborah (Stuart) Terrell.
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Dennis R. Herzog
Aug 1, 2022
Dennis R. Herzog, 96 years young, died Monday, August 1, 2022 at Mountain Terrace Senior Living, Wausau.
He was born June 12, 1926, in Wausau, son of the late Joseph and Minnie (Voight) Herzog. On December 28, 1967, he married Margaret Connor in Minnesota and she preceded him in death on May 6, 2016.
Dennis...
Rodney J. Mueller
Jul 31, 2022
Rodney J. Mueller, 55, died Sunday, July 31, 2022 at his home.
He was born July 7, 1967 in Wausau, son of the late Lawrence and Charlotte (Tatroe) Mueller.
Rodney enjoyed watch professional wrestling and looking at wrestling magazines.
Survivors include his sisters, Karen Sigmund, Fenwood, Prudy (Rod Nowack) Lang, Rib Mountain, Linda...
Rosita "Seedy" K. Thorson
Jul 30, 2022
Rosita (Seedy) K. Thorson, 91, Wausau, died Saturday, July 30, 2022 surrounded by family, under the care of Aspirus Comfort Care and Hospice Services at her home.
She was born September 11, 1930 in Marshfield, daughter of the late Henry and Mary (Zintehafer) Hager. Rosita attended grade school at Sacred Heart Catholic School and graduated from Marshfield...
