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.
Eunice A. (Wagner) Tess
Apr 16, 2021
As the poet Mary Oliver once asked, “Tell me, what is it you plan to do with your one wild and precious life?” And, for a life well-lived, the question becomes how do you capture the essence of that one wild and precious life in a few meager paragraphs? Yet, the time has come for us to make that...
Dennis L. Frahm
Apr 15, 2021
Dennis L. Frahm, 72, Athens, died Thursday, April 15, 2021 under the care of Heartland Hospice at Edenbrook Nursing Home, Wisconsin Rapids.
He was born November 12, 1948 in Wisconsin, the fifth child of eleven to the late Leonard and Delores (Dietsche) Frahm Sr. On February 3, 1967 he married Shirley Schemenauer in Athens.
Dennis...
Terrance "Terry" Piehl
Apr 15, 2021
Terrance “Terry” Piehl, 72, Wausau, died Thursday April 15, 2021 at his home.
He was born February 9, 1949 in Wausau, son of the late William and Alice (Novitzke) Piehl. On November 6, 1971 he married Alice Hanke at St. Michael Catholic Church. She survives.
A 1967 graduate of Newman High School, Terry played varsity...
Thomas J. "Tommy" Wanserski
Apr 14, 2021
Thomas J. Wanserski, “Tommy”, 42, Wausau, passed peacefully Wednesday April 14, 2021 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital. Tommy was an avid outdoorsman, in his spare time you would find him out at the hunting cabin changing memory cards in the deer cameras, planting food plots or baiting the bear with his son, Axton. He had an incredible love of the...
Norman B. Reuter
Apr 14, 2021
Norman B. Reuter, 92, Wausau, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, April 14, 2021 at Aspirus Hospice House, Wausau.
He was born June 1, 1928 in Wausau, son of the late Jacob and Sarah (Walters) Reuter. On August 8, 1951, he married Lorraine G. Leffel in Wausau. She preceded him in death on December 5, 2004.
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John G. Buedding
Apr 13, 2021
John G. Buedding 71, passed away April 13, 2021 under the care of Aspirus Comfort Care and Hospice Services at Hospice House following a brave battle with cancer.
John was born on December 20, 1949, the son of the late Wilbert and Leona (Sowinski) Buedding. He was a 1968 graduate of Wausau High School. John married Vicki...
Mary Alice Henderson
Apr 13, 2021
Mary Alice Henderson, 89, of Wausau died peacefully Tuesday, April 13 in the arms of her family under the care of Aspirus Comfort Care and Hospice Services at Aspirus Hospice House.
Mary Alice was born on January 24, 1932 in Blakesburg, Iowa to Carl and Elizabeth Peterson. Mary Alice was christened and confirmed at the Munterville Lutheran...
Paulette Gail (Hahn) Linder
Apr 12, 2021
Paulette G. Linder, 71, Wausau, passed away peacefully on Monday, April 12, 2021, while on a diving trip with her husband in the Maldives.
She was born December 5, 1949 in Wausau, daughter of the late Ernest Hahn and Bernice (Schmidt) Beyreis. On October 17, 1971, she married Robert Linder at Wesley United Methodist Church in Wausau....
Norbert "Norb" C. Henrichs
Apr 12, 2021
Norbert “Norb” C. Henrichs, 90, Minocqua (Great Bass Lake), passed away peacefully on Monday, April 12, 2021 at Renaissance Assisted Living in Weston, under the care of Aspirus Comfort Care and Hospice Services.
He was born June 6, 1930 in Medford, son of the late Hubert and Mary (Werner) Henrichs. On August 29, 1951, he was united...
Donald Oberklamer
Apr 10, 2021
Donald Oberklamer, 94, formerly of Marathon, died Saturday April 10, 2021 at the Colonial Center, Colby under the care of St. Croix Hospice.
He was born December 31, 1927 in the town of Cassel, son of the late Charles and Bertha (Bauch) Oberklamer.
Donald had been employed through the years as a farmhand.
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Agnes M. Wudel
Apr 6, 2021
Agnes M. Wudel, 87, died Tuesday, April 6, 2021 under the care of Aspirus Comfort Care and Hospice Services at Hospice House, Wausau, surrounded by her loving family.
She was born August 11, 1933 in Kennan, eldest child and only daughter of the late Hubert and Ella (Ostby) Winter. Her love for children and teaching led Agnes...
Joseph "Joe" Albright
Apr 5, 2021
Joseph R. “Joe” Albright, 60, Athens passed away Monday, April 5, 2021 at his home.
He was born January 17, 1961 in Joliet, Illinois, son of the late Joseph and Dorothy (McCullough) Albright. On June 29, 1996 he married Alisia Elsmo in Rib Mountain. She survives.
For over 25 years Joe worked in the maintenance...
Charlotte C. (Campbell) Hagenbucher
Apr 5, 2021
Charlotte Carol (nee Campbell) Hagenbucher, age 78, of Wausau died Monday April 5, 2021, under the care of Aspirus Hospice at Colonial Manor Health Center, Wausau, after suffering a stroke.
She was born January 16, 1943 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin daughter of the late Kenneth L. and Virginia C. (nee Puckett) Campbell. Charlotte lived a great deal of...
Wayne L. Schmalfus
Apr 1, 2021
Wayne Leroy Schmalfus, 77, of Wausau, passed away on April 1st, 2021 in comfort and in the prayers of family and friends.
Wayne was born in Merrill to the late Leroy and Doris (Kemnetz) Schmalfus on May 29th, 1943.
Wayne graduated from Merrill High School in 1961 and then entered the Wisconsin Army National Guard...
Eleanor T. (Wausau) Dahm
Mar 30, 2021
Eleanor T. Dahm, 95, Wausau, died peacefully on Tuesday, March 30, 2021 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital.
She was born November 2, 1925 in the town of Cassel, daughter of the late Stanley and Rose (Filtzkowski) Wesolowski. On May 10, 1947, she married Murrill “Jake” Dahm at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, town of Cassel. He preceded her in...
Michael P. Opela Sr.
Mar 30, 2021
Michael P. Opela Sr., 54, of Edgar passed away Tuesday, March 30, 2021 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital.
He was born on July 17, 1966, in Duluth, Minnesota, son of Julian Opela, Duluth, Minnesota and June (Vanderbloom) Opela, Forest Lake, Minnesota. On April 29, 2000 he married Joanna Ditko in Phoenix, AZ. She survives.
Michael received...
Verjean "Jean" M. (Dahlke) Steiner
Mar 30, 2021
Verjean “Jean” M. Steiner, 83, Wausau, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, March 30, 2021 at her home, under the care of Compassus Hospice.
She was born October 17, 1937 in Edgar, daughter of the late Bernard and Elizabeth (Sterzinger) Dahlke. Verjean grew up in Edgar and then moved to Milwaukee, where she worked as a bookkeeper for...
Edward M. Meyer
Mar 29, 2021
Edward "Sweepy" Meyer died Monday March 29th at his home in Wausau. Edward was 84 years old.
Edward was born September 27th 1936 to Edward and Regina Meyer. He attended Wausau High School. After high school Edward enlisted in the Marines. During his time in the Marines he spent time in California and Hawaii.
Edward...
Theresa "Tess" J. (Camomilli) Damitz
Mar 25, 2021
God gives each of us a certain number of days. Tess’s number was 24,601. She died on March 25, 2021 after a hard-fought battle against pancreatic cancer. She had a lot of choice words for her tumor, as do we. We’ll keep it clean here and just say that cancer sucks.
Tess was born November 16, 1953,...
Maynard "Mick" W. Bedish
Mar 24, 2021
Maynard “Mick” W. Bedish, 92, died Wednesday, March 24, 2021 under the care of Aspirus Comfort Care and Hospice Services at his home.
He was born October 10, 1928 in town of Hewitt, son of the late Michael and Clara (Laffin) Bedish. On August 27, 1949 he married Lucille Seymour at St. Stephen Lutheran Church, Wausau. She...
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