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.
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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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John J. Viergutz
Feb 25, 2022
John J. Viergutz, 72, Wausau, died Friday, February 25, 2022 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital.
He was born July 23, 1949 in Wausau, son of the late Marcus and Edna Viergutz. On March 25, 1972, he married Barbara Miller in Wausau. She preceded him in death on August 11, 2013.
John served his country as a...
Theresa "Terri" (Kramer) Babcock
Feb 24, 2022
Theresa “Terri” Babcock, 66, Wausau, died Thursday February 24, 2022, at home.
She was born August 9, 1955, in Antigo, daughter of the late Clifford Kramer and Mary (Frink) Nelson. On February 27, 1989, she married Steven Babcock in Wausau. He survives.
Prior to her retirement, Terri had been employed for several years at Schofield...
Richard "Dick" K. Pergolski
Feb 23, 2022
Richard K. "Dick" Pergolski, 80, Rib Mountain passed away peacefully on Wednesday, February 23, 2022, at his home surrounded by his loving family and under the care of Aspirus Comfort Care.
Dick was born in Wausau on November 12, 1941, son of the late Edwin and Lucille (Barden) Pergolski. On November 7, 1964, he married Darlene Guenthner...
Norma (Paul) Schulz
Feb 22, 2022
Norma Paul was born to Alice (Ringle) and Walter Paul of the Town of Rib Falls on October 16, 1920. She was very ill as an infant and many worried she would not survive. But, her dad nicknamed her Tuffy because he believed she would live and she was strong right until she passed at the age of 101...
Margaret E. (Holtz) Schlais
Feb 21, 2022
Margaret E. Schlais, 89, Wausau passed away peacefully on Monday, February 21, 2022, while under the care of Aspirus Comfort Care and Hospice Services at the Hospice House, Wausau.
She was born June 16, 1932, in Medford, daughter of the late Henry and Bertha (Suter) Holtz. On June 27, 1953, she married Glendon D. Schlais at Immanuel...
Nancy J. Cegelski
Feb 20, 2022
Nancy J. Cegelski, 88, Wausau, formerly of Green Bay and Sister Bay, died Sunday, February 20, 2022 at The Bay at Colonial Manor, Wausau.
She was born April 6, 1933 in Milwaukee, daughter of the late Harold and Isabel (Davis) DeLarwell.
Throughout her life, Nancy worked as an owner/operator of the former Valley Ski and...
Robert "Bob" A. Piotrowski
Feb 19, 2022
Robert “Bob” A. Piotrowski, 72, died Saturday, February 19, 2022 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital.
He was born December 13, 1949 in Stevens Point, son of the late Raymond and Genevieve (Podach) Piotrowski. On June 7, 1975 he married Gail Goeser at St. Joseph Catholic Church, Stevens Point.
Bob was known as the “Town Clown” of...
Elaine G. Kellnhauser
Feb 19, 2022
Elaine G. Kellnhauser, 93, Wausau, died Saturday February 19, 2022, at Aspirus Wausau Hospital.
She was born November 7, 1928, in Little Chute, daughter of the late Wilbert and Mary (Diedrich) DeBroux. On February 12, 1949, she married Henry “Kelly” Kellnhauser at St. James Catholic Church, Wausau. He preceded her in death November 16, 1995.
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Fred D. Henkelman
Feb 17, 2022
Fred D Henkelman, 89, died peacefully at home on Thursday, February 17th, 2022.
He was born on July 27, 1932 in the Town of Hewitt, son of the late Fred Sr & Margaret (Raasch) Henkelman. On July 10, 1954 he married Gerda Grosskurth at Peace Lutheran Church in Antigo. She preceded him in death on September 23,...
Arvin H. Zastrow
Feb 16, 2022
Arvin H. Zastrow, 85, died Wednesday, February 16, 2022 surrounded by his family.
He was born December 10, 1936 in Wausau, son of the late Reno and Elmira (Brandt) Zastrow. On May 23, 1958 he married Kathleen Strassman at St. Mark’s Lutheran Church, Wausau.
Arvin worked in the construction field prior to retirement and enjoyed...
