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.

David D. Herzog

David D. Herzog

Jan 31, 2025

David D. Herzog, 85, of Rothschild, was called home to Jesus on Friday, January 31, 2025.  Dave was born to David and Katherine Herzog on October 29, 1939 in Chicago, Illinois.  He is loved and cherished by his wife of 57 years, Mary; son, Paul (Katie) Herzog; daughter, Cindy (Eugene) Gan; grandchildren, Christopher, Delilah, and Bradley Herzog and John...

Frederick P. Kowalski

Frederick P. Kowalski

Jan 30, 2025

Frederick P Kowalski, born March 9th, 1956, a Wausau, WI native, loving husband and partner for 35 years to Colleen T Duffy-Kowalski, loving father, amazing soccer coach, and perfectionist teacher to Conor Frederick and Max Stephan, son of Vye (Violet) Pashilk Kowalski++ and Steve (Stephan) Kowalski++, historic Guernsey Dairy Farm Family from Wausau, identical twin brother to Ted (Caren)...

Oscar A. Held

Oscar A. Held

Jan 27, 2025

Oscar A. Held, 88, Edgar passed away on Monday, January 27, 2025 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital.

He was born March 23, 1936 in Athens, son of the late Herman and Helena (Winter) Held.  Oscar married Carol Olah.  They later divorced but had four children together.

Oscar farmed in the Town of Wien his whole life. ...

Loraine (Laska)  Hornung

Loraine (Laska) Hornung

Jan 26, 2025

Loraine Hornung, 87, Wausau passed away on Sunday, January 26, 2025 at her home.

She was born the 10th of 13 children in Stevens Point, to the late Alvin and Laura Laska.  The family moved to Wausau in 1945, where Loraine went to St. Michael School and then graduated in 1955 from Wausau High.

The...

Sarah A. Crabtree

Sarah A. Crabtree

Jan 25, 2025

"Sarah Ann Crabtree, age 88, passed away peacefully on January 25, 2025 in her home.

Sarah is survived by her sister Betsy Barre, daughters Katherine Crabtree and Anne Meisner, and grandchildren Andrew and Eleanor Meisner. She was born in Toledo, Ohio to Eleanor and Edwin Shearman in 1936.

Throughout her life she was a devoted...

Rodney F. Rohde

Rodney F. Rohde

Jan 25, 2025

In Loving Memory of Rodney F. Rohde

January 24, 1947-January 25, 2025

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the unexpected passing of Rodney Ferdinand Rohde, aka “The Skullman” at Wausau Aspirus Hospital on January 25, 2025.  Rodney was born in Wausau to the late Harry Rohde and Leona (Fontaine) Rohde.  Rodney attended various...

John R. Pijan

John R. Pijan

Jan 23, 2025

John Richard Pijan, 84, passed away Thursday, January 23, 2025, under the care of Aspirus Comfort Care and Hospice Services at Mount View Care Center, Wausau.

He was born October 12, 1940, South Milwaukee, son of the late Leonard and Vernette (Dobberstein) Pijan.  On June 5, 1965 he married Sharon Piehl at St. Michael Catholic Church, Wausau....

Eunice Mary Ann (Imhoff)  Wimmer

Eunice Mary Ann (Imhoff) Wimmer

Jan 23, 2025

Eunice Mary Ann Wimmer, 83, Marathon, passed away on Thursday, January 23, 2025 at Mountain Terrace in Wausau.

She was born September 12, 1941 in the Town of Cassel, daughter of the late Alex and Mary Ann (Jansen) Imhoff.  On November 24, 1979, she married Lawrence “Larry” N. Wimmer.  He preceded her in death on December 31,...

Joan M. Hornung

Joan M. Hornung

Jan 21, 2025

Joan M. Hornung, 93, of Wausau, passed away on Tuesday, January 21, 2025 at Aspirus Hospice House.

She was born on June 12, 1931 in Stratford to the late Walter and Ellen (Raliegh) Dhein.  Joan was united in marriage to Gerald Hornung on January 27, 1951 in Stratford, and together they had five children.  In addition to...

Vera A. Sellung

Vera A. Sellung

Jan 21, 2025

Vera A. Sellung, 87, Weston, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, January 21, 2025, at Mountain Terrace, Wausau, under the care of Aspirus Comfort Care and Hospice Services.

Vera was born in Nebraska on December 13, 1937, to the late Orval and Florence (Cowan) Ross. Her strong work ethic was instilled as a child working on the family...

Jack Dale Krautkramer

Jack Dale Krautkramer

Jan 20, 2025

Jack D. Krautkramer, 91, Marathon, passed away peacefully on Monday, January 20, 2025 at Copperleaf Assisted Living in Marathon, under the care of Heartland Hospice.

Jack was born January 19th, 1934 to the late Franklin and Lillian (Drengler) Krautkramer. He enlisted in the United States Navy/Air Force in 1951-1954 and was stationed in Florida and North Africa...

Gary R. Mccartan Sr.

Gary R. Mccartan Sr.

Jan 17, 2025

Gary Raymond McCartan Sr., 76, of Fitchburg, WI, formerly of Wausau WI, passed away peacefully at his home on Friday, January 17, 2025. Gary was born on December 18, 1948 in Wauwatosa, WI, to the late Audrey Mae (Kegal) and Raymond Anthony McCartan.

He graduated from Wauwatosa East High School in 1967 and went on to pursue...

Duwayne P. Bacon

Duwayne P. Bacon

Jan 17, 2025

DuWayne P. Bacon, Spencer passed away Friday, January 17, 2025 at his home.

He was born January 22, 1954 in Wausau, son of the late Cecil and Pauline (Barthel) Bacon.  DuWayne married Donna J. Weiler.  They later divorced but remained friends.

DuWayne spent several years working with his brother Clifford building pole buildings prior to...

Patrick "Pat" A. Tomlin

Patrick "Pat" A. Tomlin

Jan 17, 2025

Patrick “Pat” A. Tomlin, 40, passed away Friday, January 17, 2025, at Aspirus Merrill Hospital.

He was born July 24, 1984, in Milwaukee, son of John and Doreen (Arndorfer) Tomlin.  On November 8, 2014, he married Joni Herring in Colorado.

Pat was an outdoorsman who enjoyed hunting, fishing and photography.  He was a DIY guy...

Karl W. Lehrmann

Karl W. Lehrmann

Jan 17, 2025

Karl W. Lehrmann, 62, of Wausau, passed away unexpectedly on Friday, January 17, 2025, at Aspirus Wausau Hospital.

He was born on March 7, 1962, in Wausau, to the late Ewald and Leona (Becker) Lehrmann.  Karl graduated in 1980 from Edgar High School.  He worked as a production operator at Oldcastle.  Karl also enjoyed working on the...

Mark A. Zoromski

Mark A. Zoromski

Jan 17, 2025

Mark Andrew Zoromski, 75, Wausau, WI died, Friday, January 17, 2025.

He was born May 22, 1949, in Wausau, the son of the late Andrew and Marjorie (Merwin) Zoromski.

For more than 30 years Mark worked as an oiler at the former Wausau Papers in Brokaw.  He had many favorite pastimes like riding his Harley...

Crystal "Chris" M. Pasnecker

Crystal "Chris" M. Pasnecker

Jan 16, 2025

Crystal “Chris” M. Pasnecker, age 66, passed away peacefully with her family by her side on January 16, 2025, at Aspirus Hospital, Wausau. Chris was born on December 29, 1958, in Wausau, WI, daughter of James Landrath and Patricia (Genrich) Krueger. In 1977, Chris graduated from Wausau West High School. This is where she met a shy but charming,...

Lucille C. Milkowski

Lucille C. Milkowski

Jan 16, 2025

Lucille “Lucy” C. Milkowski, 103, of Wausau, passed away on Thursday, January 16, 2025, at Wood Aven Health in Wausau.

She was born on May 29, 1921, in Athens, daughter of the late Joseph and Catherine (Brodjeski) Kania.  Lucy was united in marriage to Edward Milkowski at St. Anthony Catholic Church, Athens.  In addition to caring for...

Robert "Bob" A. Krause

Robert "Bob" A. Krause

Jan 16, 2025

Robert “Bob” A. Krause, 76, Edgar passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, January 16, 2025, in Edgar.

He was born April 18, 1948, in Edgar, son of the late Anton and Elizabeth (Sekorski) Krause. On September 7, 1973, he married Kay Fochs at St. Patrick Catholic Church, Halder. She survives.

Bob was a dairy farmer in...

Ann Marie (Wanserski)  Robison

Ann Marie (Wanserski) Robison

Jan 15, 2025

Ann M. Robison, 66, Wausau, passed away on Wednesday, January 15, 2025 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital following a three year battle with cancer.

She was born October 9, 1958 in Wausau, daughter of the late Henry and Pauline (Bembenek) Wanserski.  On June 24, 1989, she married Steve Robison at St. Mary’s Catholic Church, Wausau.  He survives.

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