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.
Margaret "Marge" J. (Pretzel) Craft
Dec 8, 2022
Margaret J. “Marge” Craft, 80, Wausau passed away Thursday, December 8, 2022, at Aspirus Wausau Hospital.
She was born September 29, 1942, in Chicago, daughter of the late Walter and Gerta (Hartung) Pretzel. On September 21, 1968, she married David Craft in Chicago. He survives.
Marge enjoyed camping during the summer months at Crystal Lake...
Zachary M. Sommerfeld
Dec 7, 2022
Zachary “Zach” M. Sommerfeld, 29, died unexpectedly Wednesday, December 7, 2022, at his home.
Born January 16, 1993, in Milwaukee, to Linda (Kuenn) Gregor and Joel Sommerfeld. Zach was a force to be reckoned with ever since.
Zach was known for his heart of gold and effortless sense of humor. For Zach’s adult life, he...
Therese "Terri" Elizabeth (Moore) Nelson-Drongowski
Dec 6, 2022
Therese “Terri” E. Nelson-Drongowski, 73, Wausau, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, December 6, 2022 at Benedictine Living Community, Wausau, under the care of Promedica Hospice.
She was born March 1, 1949 in New Brunswick, New Jersey, daughter of the late Orville and Florida (Binnette) Moore. In 1990, she married Bernard Nelson in Madison, he preceded her in...
Christine L. (Schubring) Lake
Dec 6, 2022
Christine L. Lake, 70, Town of Wausau passed away peacefully on Tuesday, December 6, 2022, at her home.
She was born March 3, 1952, in Wausau, daughter of the late James and Elaine (Kopp) Schubring. On October 18, 1997, she married Kenneth Lake in Wausau. He survives.
Christine worked at Kraft Foods, Nanik and last...
Benedict "Ben" A. Sliwicki
Dec 3, 2022
Benedict “Ben” A. Sliwicki, 89, died Saturday, December 3, 2022 under the care of Promedica Hospice at Copperleaf, Schofield.
He was born February 20, 1933 in Bevent, son of the late Michael and Anna (Goretski) Sliwicki. On June 26, 1954 he married Irene Heisler at St. Anne Catholic Church, Wausau, and she preceded him in death on...
Raymond "Ray" A. Weiss
Dec 3, 2022
Raymond “Ray” A. Weiss, 91, passed away peacefully on Saturday, December 3, 2022 at Copperleaf Assisted Living, Marathon.
He was born July 28, 1931 in the town of Bern, son of the late William Sr. and Louise (Johnas) Weiss. On June 6, 1992, he married Joanne (Zahn) Kinalu at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Marshfield. She preceded him...
Deacon Leroy Jacob Knauf
Dec 1, 2022
Deacon LeRoy J. Knauf, 89, passed away on December 1, 2022 at Copperleaf of Marathon.
He was born June 4, 1933, son of the late Jacob and Marie (Ritger) Knauf, Marathon. On August 2, 1958 he married DeLoris Behrens in Augusta, WI. She survives.
LeRoy served as a chaplain’s assistant in Fort Bliss, TX when...
Thomas E. Kraemer
Nov 29, 2022
Thomas E. Kraemer, 90, Marco Island, Florida, formerly of Marathon City and Wausau, Wisconsin, died Tuesday November 29, 2022 in Florida.
He was born August 7, 1932, in Marshfield, son of the late Anton and Ema (Altmann) Kraemer. Tom proudly served his country in the U.S. Navy. He married the love of his life, Marilyn Kundinger and...
Donald "Don" Tinjum
Nov 28, 2022
Donald “Don” D. Tinjum, 66, died Monday, November 28, 2022 surrounded by his loving family at home.
He was born May 6, 1956 in Perham, Minnesota, son of the late Donald and Dorothy (Pinter) Tinjum. His younger days were spent in Frazee, MN and in the fall of 1968 they moved to Stanley, WI. Graduating from UW-Stout...
Beverly Dawn (Dahm) Stoelting
Nov 28, 2022
Beverly Dawn Stoelting, 88, Wausau, passed away on Monday, November 28, 2022 from natural causes.
She was born April 24, 1934 to Ernest and Martha (Krueger) Dahm. On May 27, 1978, she married the love of her life, Dwane Stoelting. He preceded her in death, January 13, 2020.
Beverly retired from Brokaw Paper Mill with...
Oren Hermel
Nov 25, 2022
Oren Hermel, 72, Wausau, passed away on Friday, November 25, 2022 at Primrose Memory Care Center, Weston under the care of Aspirus Comfort Care and Hospice Services.
He was born on June 20, 1950 in Mankato, Minnesota to Elmer and Esther (Meyer) Hermel. On August 28, 1971, he married Cindy Bowe at Grace Lutheran Church in Austin,...
Julie Ann (Ahles) Landstrom
Nov 25, 2022
Julie Ann Landstrom, 79, Wausau, passed away peacefully on Friday, November 25, 2022 at Aspirus Hospice House, Wausau.
She was born June 25, 1943 in Austin, Minnesota, daughter of the late Wilfred and Charlotte (Blagsvedt) Ahles.
Julie worked for TRW in Rushford, Minnesota until her retirement in 2005. Among her favorite pastimes, she enjoyed dining...
Donald "Don" J. Haas
Nov 24, 2022
Donald “Don” Joseph Haas, 72 of Kronenwetter, went home to be with his Lord on November 24th, 2022, Thanksgiving Day. He passed away at Aspirus Wausau Hospital, surrounded by the people he loved most, after fighting a very valiant 31-month battle with pancreatic cancer.
Don was born on February 1, 1950, in Medford to the late Frank...
Russell "Russ" J. Schleicher
Nov 23, 2022
Russell “Russ” J. Schleicher, 65, Wausau passed away unexpectedly at his home on Wednesday, November 23, 2022.
He was born March 18, 1957, in Columbus, son of the late Clarence and Victoria (Rake) Schleicher. On June 20, 1981, he married Karen Ahrens in Milwaukee. She survives.
For many years Russ was the owner of the...
Michelle "Shelly" R. Peterson
Nov 22, 2022
Michelle “Shelly” Renee (Lueck) Peterson died at age 55 from stage four pancreatic cancer, she died in her home in Wausau on November 22, 2022, with her daughter Claire by her side.
Michelle, lovingly nicknamed “Shelly” was born July 31, 1967 at Wausau Hospital to parents Gary Lueck and Katherine “Kathy” (Davidoski) Lueck. She grew up off...
Marcella "Sally" Kyle
Nov 22, 2022
Marcella “Sally” Kyle, 83, Wausau, passed away Tuesday November 22, 2022, after a long fight with Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis.
She was born June 10, 1939, in Wausau, daughter of the late Thomas and Gertrude (Kuharski) Searing. On June 10, 1960, she married the love of her life, Wayne R. Kyle in Wausau. He preceded her in death...
Riley R. Brandt
Nov 21, 2022
Riley R. Brandt, 23, Wausau, passed away peacefully at his home with his parents by his side on Monday, November 21, 2022 under the care of Compassus Hospice.
He was born December 21, 1998 in Marshfield, son of Robert and Gloria (Roberts) Brandt.
His first job was with Project Search at Aspirus Wausau Hospital and...
David "Dave" E. Volhard
Nov 19, 2022
David E. Volhard, 64, died Saturday, November 19, 2022 at his home.
He was born January 16, 1958 in Wausau, son of the late Sylvester and Ruth (Seliger) Volhard.
Dave worked hard as a dairy farmer, ginseng grower and truck driver for most of his life. In his younger days he loved to hunt and...
Donald "Don" M. Clark
Nov 17, 2022
Donald “Don” M. Clark, 65, Wausau, died November 17, 2022 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital.
He was born April 30, 1957 in Tigerton, son of RoseMary (Breitenstein) Clark and the late Marvin Clark. On June 16, 2018 he married Karen Anderson in Wausau.
Don retired from Marathon Electric and most recently worked at Fleet Farm. He...
Aaron C. Detert
Nov 16, 2022
Jesus called Aaron “Ernie” C. Detert home on November 16, 2022.
Aaron was the son of the late Paul and Minnie Detert and he was preceded in death by his brother Wayne. Aaron married Carol Cywinski on October 26, 1957 and had 65 happy years together.
Survivors include his wife, Carol Detert, Wausau, his children,...
