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.

Helen F. (Stini)  Schueller

Helen F. (Stini) Schueller

Mar 15, 2022

Helen F. Schueller, 92, Athens, died Tuesday, March 15, 2022 at The Bay at Colonial Manor, Wausau.

She was born May 1, 1929..

Private family services were held.

Rita Mae (Meilahn)  Norton

Rita Mae (Meilahn) Norton

Mar 14, 2022

Rita Norton, 87, died Monday, March 14, 2022 at Aspirus Hospice House, Wausau.

She was born May 23, 1934 in Wausau, daughter of the late Carl and Lena Meilahn.  On March 29, 1952, she married Harold Norton in Wausau before he was deployed to Alaska during the Korean Conflict.  He preceded her in death on May 16,...

Carol H. (Braunel)  Blaubach

Carol H. (Braunel) Blaubach

Mar 13, 2022

Carol H. Blaubach, 88, Marathon, passed away peacefully on Sunday, March 13, 2022 at Rennes Health and Rehab in Weston, surrounded by family.

She was born October 3, 1933 in Marathon, daughter of the late Edwin and Dorothy (Gresens) Braunel.  On September 9, 1950, she was united in marriage to Ernest F. Blaubach at St. Matthew Evangelical...

Rosemary Ann Felch

Rosemary Ann Felch

Mar 12, 2022

Rosemary Ann (Trierweiler) Felch 93, passed away on Saturday March 12, 2022 at Our House Senior Memory Care with family at her side.

Rosemary was born in Wausau, WI on November 7, 1928 to the late Harry J.  and Verna (Brozzo) Trierweiler.

On September 5, 1950 she married Eugene L. Felch in Pine City, MN. ...

Callie Elizabeth Teeters

Callie Elizabeth Teeters

Mar 11, 2022

Callie Elizabeth Teeters passed away surrounded by her adoring family at Marshfield Children’s Hospital on Friday March 11th 2022.   Callie was born on February 11, 2009 at 11:11 AM. Her beautiful life was precious and exciting from her first day on earth and carried on through her final days.  Callie and her brother Zak share a rare chromosome condition...

Jerome "Jerry" E. Brickner

Jerome "Jerry" E. Brickner

Mar 9, 2022

Jerome E. “Jerry” Brickner, 83, Marathon, died Wednesday March 9, 2022, at Aspirus Wausau Hospital surrounded by his family on his journey home.

He was born June 24, 1938, in Milwaukee, to Jerome and Pearl (Church) Brickner. On April 11, 1959, he married the love of his life, Grace Wagner at St. Mary’s Catholic Church, Marathon. She...

Donna M. (Geib)  Fischer

Donna M. (Geib) Fischer

Mar 8, 2022

Donna M. Fischer, 87, Wausau passed away on Tuesday, March 8, 2022, at Aspirus Wausau Hospital.

She was born November 15, 1934, in Newburg, daughter of the late Lester and Stella (Lochen) Geib.  Along with her parents Donna and her siblings moved to Edgar in 1946.  On June 13, 1951, she married Vernon Fischer at St. Mary...

Irma Luella Anklam

Irma Luella Anklam

Mar 6, 2022

Irma Anklam, age 97, of Wausau, Wisconsin, died Sunday, March 6, 2022 at Aspirus Hospice House, Wausau.

Irma was born July 22, 1924 in Wausau, the daughter of the late Ernest and Lulu (Seidler) Graveen.

Irma was a 1942 graduate of the former Wausau High School.  On August 27, 1949, Irma was united in marriage...

Raymond "Ray" J. Baumgartner Jr.

Raymond "Ray" J. Baumgartner Jr.

Mar 5, 2022

Raymond John Baumgartner Jr, 63, has completed his journey to his heavenly home on March 5, 2022, surrounded by his family's love.

Ray was born to Raymond and Geraldine (Betty) Baumgartner Sr. on July 25, 1958, in Eagle, Wisconsin. Ray grew up dairy farming with his parents and graduated from Argyle High School in 1976. After high...

Clifford E. Sodke

Clifford E. Sodke

Mar 5, 2022

Clifford E. Sodke, 86, Wausau, formerly of Athens, died Saturday March 5, 2022, at Aspirus Wausau Hospital.

He was born February 26, 1936, in Rib Falls, son of the late Richard and Bertha (Punke) Sodke.  Prior to his retirement, Clifford had been a dairy farmer.

Survivors include his siblings, Rheinhardt (Sandy) Sodke, Wausau and Doris...

Myra M. (Belanger)  Boneske

Myra M. (Belanger) Boneske

Mar 4, 2022

Myra M. Boneske, 83, Athens passed away on Friday, March 4, 2022, at Marshfield Medical Center, Marshfield.

She was born December 22, 1938, in Fenwood, daughter of the late Arthur and Margaret (Schroeder) Belanger.

For many years Myra farmed in the town of Bern and also worked at Fiskars in Wausau and Spencer and also...

Elmer A. Miller

Elmer A. Miller

Mar 4, 2022

Elmer A. “Bud” Miller, 99, passed away on Friday, March 4, 2022, while under the care of Heartland Hospice at Abbotsford Health Care Center.

Bud was born just east of Unity, WI, on October 22, 1922.  While still an infant, Bud's family "moved across the highway (13)" to the Riplinger area, where Bud grew up on the...

Morris O. "Hank" Roberts

Morris O. "Hank" Roberts

Mar 4, 2022

Morris O. “Hank” Roberts, 87, Wausau, died Friday March 4, 2022 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital.

He was born June 22, 1934, in Toronto, Ontario, Canada, son of the late Morris and Isabella (Sahanatien) Roberts.  On August 17, 1957 he married Mary Elizabeth “Betty” Dimmer in Toronto.  She preceded him in death.

Morris had been employed...

Jack B. Wunsch

Jack B. Wunsch

Mar 4, 2022

Jack B. Wunsch, 78, Wausau, passed away on Friday, March 4, 2022.  He was a loving husband, father and grandfather.  He will be greatly missed.

Jack was born on August 18, 1943 in Milwaukee to Roman and Esther Wunsch.   On June 20, 1970, he married Patricia Ovel and together they had two children, Brian (Jennifer Draper) and...

Gary L. Schurter

Gary L. Schurter

Mar 1, 2022

Gary L. Schurter, 83, Wausau, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, March 1, 2022 at his residence, under the care of Aspirus Comfort Care and Hospice Services.

He was born May 3, 1938 in Tremont, IL, son of the late William and Mildred (Luick) Schurter.

For over 30 years, Gary worked as an electrical engineer for...

Adrian M. Sandoval

Adrian M. Sandoval

Mar 1, 2022

Adrian M. Sandoval, 19, died Tuesday, March 1, 2022 at his home.

He was born October 16, 2002 in Wausau, son of Oscar Sandoval-Reynoso and Jill (Siekierzynski) Rodriguez.

Adrian had a very close relationship with his grandpa, Henry.

Survivors include his mother and step-father, Jill and Eduardo Rodriguez-Morales; father, Oscar Sandoval-Reynoso; 7 half...

Ronald L. Hanke

Ronald L. Hanke

Mar 1, 2022

Ronald “Papa Hay” Hanke of Marathon passed away on March 1st, 2022. On January 28th, 1943, he was born to the late Walter and Alma (Zastrow) Hanke. He was baptized and confirmed by St. Matthews Church, Marathon, and attended Marathon High School. On November 1st, 1969, he married Judith (Zunker) Hanke, Trinity Lutheran Church, Town of Stettin, where he...

Francis "Bud" L. Raddatz

Francis "Bud" L. Raddatz

Feb 28, 2022

Francis L. Raddatz “Bud”

Bud passed peacefully with family at his side on February 28, 2022. He was born April 12, 1935, to Ervin and Loretta Cordy Raddatz on the family farm near Hilbert, town of Woodville, Calumet County. He picked up the nickname “Bud” early in life, and was known to all by Bud.

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Carol E. Krieg

Carol E. Krieg

Feb 27, 2022

Carol Krieg 96, Wausau, died at her home on Sunday February 27, 2022. She was born in Plainfield, WI April 29,1925, daughter of the late Fred and Ella (Sanford) Martin. On February 14, 1946, she married Sylvester Krieg at St. Mary Church, Wausau.

Carol graduated high school at 17 and moved to Wausau to begin a working...

Peter D. Albrecht

Peter D. Albrecht

Feb 26, 2022

Peter D. Albrecht, 61, Athens, passed away after a long battle with cancer on February 26, 2022 surrounded by his loving family under the care of Hope Hospice.

He was born February 6, 1961, with the most beautiful blue eyes, at St. Mary’s in Wausau, son of Nancy (Morse) Albrecht and the late Earl Albrecht.

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