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.
Clifford Schreier
Nov 23, 2020
Clifford Schreier, 69, Mosinee, died Monday November 23, 2020 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital.
He was born January 10, 1951 in Wausau, son of the late George and Edna Frances (Rajek) Schreier. Clifford had been employed on ginseng farms and had also worked at EJ Dairy & Marketing, Mosinee.
Survivors include his eight siblings, Mary Ellen...
Charlotte E. (Muenchow) Werner
Nov 23, 2020
Charlotte E. Werner, 88, Edgar, passed away on Monday, November 23, 2020 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital.
She was born on November 22, 1932 in Athens, daughter of the late Alvin and Emily (Bromm) Muenchow. Charlotte was raised in Athens and graduated from the Athens High School. On August 4, 1951, she married Orville Werner at Trinity Lutheran...
John J. Schreier
Nov 22, 2020
John J. Schreier, 63, Mosinee, died Sunday November 22, 2020 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital.
He was born October 20, 1957 in Wausau, son of the late George and Edna Frances (Rajek) Schreier.
Survivors include nine siblings, Mary Ellen Volm, Brokaw, Dar (Kenneth) Nowitzke, Marathon, Ruth (Kenneth) Wendt, Mosinee, Richard Schreier, Mosinee, Joseph (Maureen) Schreier, Rib...
Patrick T. Mcgivern
Nov 22, 2020
Patrick T. McGivern, 62, Wausau, died unexpectedly on Sunday, November 22, 2020.
Pat was born on March 16, 1958 in Wausau, son of the late Patrick and Joan (Bickford) McGivern.
Pat graduated from Wausau West High School in 1976, and proudly served in the United States Navy aboard the USS Jonas Ingram from 1978 –...
Elaine G. (Polk) Mueller
Nov 21, 2020
Elaine G. Mueller, 90, died Saturday, November 21, 2020 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital.
Elaine was born May 22, 1930 in Big Falls, Wisconsin. She was the daughter of Arthur and Clara (Blank) Polk. In 1959, she married Martin Mueller at St. John Lutheran Church in Berlin, WI. They were blessed with two children, Kathryn (Heinz) Trimner Roth...
Patricia P. Wilke
Nov 21, 2020
Patricia P. Wilke, 84, died Saturday, November 21, 2020 at Mount View Care Center, Wausau.
She was born October 24, 1936 in Milwaukee, daughter of the late Joseph and Priscilla (Kraszewski) Milczarek.
Patricia graduated from Bay View High School, Milwaukee. Patricia worked as a cook at several Appleton area restaurants including Babe Van Camp’s, Karesses...
Darlene J. (Schulz) Wiedeman
Nov 20, 2020
Darlene J. Wiedeman, 76, formerly of Wausau, passed away on Friday, November 20, 2020 at Harbor Haven in Fond du Lac from a short illness.
She was born June 22, 1944 in Wausau, daughter of the late Elgart and Viola (Erdmann) Schulz and graduated from Wausau High School in 1961. On August 8, 1964, she married George...
Mary Ann Vander Kooy
Nov 19, 2020
Mary Ann Vander Kooy, 90, Weston, died Thursday November 19, 2020 at Hospice Home of Hope in Fond du Lac under the care of her family and hospice.
Mary Ann was born November 20, 1929 in the town of Bevent, daughter of the late Barney and Matilda (Dombeck) Brzezinski. On July 27, 1953, she married Harley Vander...
Elaine R. Pilgrim
Nov 19, 2020
Elaine Ruth Pilgrim, age 85, Edgar, passed away on Thursday, November 19, 2020 at Copperleaf Assisted Living in Marathon City.
She was born on Easter Sunday, April 21, 1935 in Stratford, daughter of the late Anthony and Cherubim (Fry) Stack. On July 17, 1971 she was united in marriage to Elroy “Bud” Pilgrim. He preceded her in...
Gloria J. Kondzela
Nov 19, 2020
Gloria J. Kondzela, 85, died Thursday, November 19, 2020 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital.
She was born November 17, 1935 in Milwaukee, daughter of the late Walter and Anastasia (Jasniewski) Mikolajczyk. On October 9, 1954 she married Raymond Kondzela in West Allis.
Gloria worked for many years as a legal secretary. She enjoyed sewing, knitting, crocheting...
John Parker
Nov 18, 2020
John (Przybylski) Parker, 98, passed away in Merrill, on November 18, 2020 with his beloved wife, Dorothy, at this side and holding his hand. John and Dorothy were married for 73 years and met as teens at the fence between their two farms in rural Hannibal, Wi.
John was born on June 25, 1922 in Minneapolis, MN,...
Mary Clare Freeman
Nov 17, 2020
On November 17th, our mother, Mary Clare, died in peace at her home at age 94 of a “broken heart”, having lost her soulmate, Joe Freeman, in June, exactly five months before. Her last words were, “I want to go home to Joe.”
Mary was born on February 2nd, 1926, the second daughter of Virginia and Harold...
Vernon Nahring
Nov 17, 2020
Vernon Nahring, 102, oldest Fenwood resident, was called home to his Lord doing one of his favorite things, watching the evening news on Tuesday, November 17, 2020. Vernon was born at home in Fenwood on September 24, 1918 to Alex and Emma (Manecke) Nahring. He attended St. Peter Lutheran Church, Fenwood where he was baptized and confirmed.
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Elizabeth "Liz" (Egner) Luedtke
Nov 17, 2020
Elizabeth “Liz” Luedtke, 83, Wausau, passed away on Tuesday, November 17, 2020 peacefully at her home.
Liz was born March 10, 1937 in Wausau, daughter of the late Frederick and Leona (Netzel) Egner. On September 5, 1959, she married Rodney Luedtke at St. Anne Catholic Church, Wausau. He preceded her in death on February 24, 2019.
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Alice T. Chojnowski
Nov 17, 2020
Alice T. Chojnowski will be spending her 95th birthday with Jesus On November 27th. Although through the years having dementia her memory was fading, but she never forgot her faith and her love for Jesus Christ. Alice passed peacefully at Abbotsford Health Care Center on November 17, 2020.
She was born November 27, 1925 in town of...
Lisa Ann Krzmarcik
Nov 16, 2020
Lisa Ann Krzmarcik, 59, Wausau, passed away unexpectedly Monday afternoon, Nov. 16, and is resting easy with her beloved Jazz.
She was born May 13, 1961, in Merrill, daughter of Edward J. (US Army Capt. Ret.) and DeLoures Krzmarcik, an elementary school teacher. She grew up, attended school, and worked in Wausau. She and her partner, Pat...
Bryce P. Giles
Nov 15, 2020
Bryce P. Giles, 21, Wausau, died Sunday November 15, 2020 as the result of a motor vehicle accident.
He was born October 14, 1999 in Wausau, son of Christine (Mogenson) Giles and the late Jason P. Giles.
Bryce attended and graduated from the Wisconsin National Challenge Academy/Wausau West High School in December 2017, six months...
Robert "Bob" H. Koehler
Nov 14, 2020
Robert “Bob” Koehler, 89, Wausau, died Saturday, November 14, 2020 at home, surrounded by his family, under the care of Aspirus Comfort Care and Hospice Services.
Bob was born in Wausau on September 27, 1931, the son of H.E. “Bill” and Alva Koehler. He graduated from Wausau High School in 1949. He attended U-W Madison, then decided...
Rosemary (Hytry) Lang
Nov 14, 2020
Rosemary (Hytry) Lang, 94, Marathon, died Saturday, November 14, 2020 at Acorn Hill, Mosinee.
Rosemary was born August 4, 1926 in the town of Green Valley to Joseph and Mary (Daul) Hytry. Rosemary married Hugo Lang on September 4, 1946. Hugo and Rosemary raised their family on a farm in the town of Cassel. They had eight...
George F. Wanta
Nov 13, 2020
George F. Wanta, 76, died Friday, November 13, 2020 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital. He was born February 27, 1944 in Wausau, son of the late Adam and Clara (Zajackowski) Wanta. On October 28, 1989 he married Marlene Strebel at St. Mary Catholic Church. She preceded him in death on October 8, 2020.
George and Marlene owned Sunrise...
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