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.
Robert E. "Rob" Krueger Jr.
Oct 8, 2021
Robert E. “Rob” Krueger Jr., 70, Wausau, died Friday October 8, 2021, at home under the care of his family and Aspirus Comfort Care and Hospice Services.
He was born August 10, 1951, in Wausau, son of the late Robert E. Krueger Sr. and Shirley (Johnson) Krueger. On May 23, 1987, he married Susan Gau in Virginia. ...
David C. Tlusty
Oct 7, 2021
David Charles Tlusty, 77, died of congestive heart failure on Thursday, October 7. 2021 under the care of Aspirus Comfort Care and Hospice Services at his home in Wausau, WI.
He was born October 6, 1944 in Medford, WI, son of the late Harold and Ann (Augustin) Tlusty. On August 23, 1969 he married Janet Haack at...
Dean A. Zinkowich
Oct 6, 2021
Dean A. Zinkowich, 59, of Wausau passed away peacefully on Wednesday, October 6, 2021, at his home after courageously fighting cancer for the past 6 months. He was born August 27, 1962, in Wausau, son of Gordon and Avila (Bartelt) Zinkowich. For over 19 years Dean worked at Hi-Lo Service Company. Some of his favorite pastimes included watching auto...
Timothy "Tim" R. Fleming
Oct 4, 2021
Timothy “Tim” R. Fleming, 56, Edgar passed away on Monday, October 4, 2021, at Asprius Wausau Hospital.
He was born May 16, 1965, in Kenosha, son of Dennis and Jo Ann (Saylor) Fleming, Wausau. On July 6, 1985, he married Deborah Eisenhut at St. Anthony Catholic Church, Athens. She survives.
Tim worked at the former...
Pamela L. Berndt
Oct 2, 2021
Pamela L. Berndt, 54, Rothschild, died Saturday October 2, 2021, at Aspirus Wausau Hospital.
She was born February 14, 1967, in Wausau, daughter of the late Beverly (Brendemuehl) Hack and Clarence Hack. On September 9, 1989, she married Michael Berndt at St. Matthew Catholic Church, Wausau. He survives.
Pam and Mike owned and operated MB...
Rev. Charles J. Hiebl
Oct 2, 2021
Father Charles J. Hiebl
On Saturday October 2, 2021, Father Charles J. Hiebl (Colby) entered eternal life, just five days after his 85th birthday. Born September 27, 1936, to George and Anna (Krupka) Hiebl, he was the fourth of eight children. He is preceded in death by his parents, his sister Delores and brothers Lawrence and Joseph....
James F. Romanski
Sep 29, 2021
James F. Romanski, 87, Wausau, WI, passed away peacefully at home on Wednesday, September 29, 2021.
He was born August 11,1934 in Wisconsin Rapids, WI to the late Peter and Dorothy (Grauvogel) Romanski. He graduated from Wisconsin Rapids Lincoln High School in 1952 and furthered his studies at St. Norbert College in De Pere, WI where he...
Lisa A. Wadzinski
Sep 27, 2021
Lisa A. Wadzinski, 60, died Monday, September 27, 2021 at Marshfield Medical Center, Weston.
She was born December 28, 1960 in Denver, Colorado, daughter of Virginia (Gauger) Davide and the late Joseph Davide. On June 25, 1983 she married Gary Wadzinski at St. Anne Catholic Church, Wausau.
Lisa worked as an administrative assistant at Arow...
Barbara C. Rauen
Sep 25, 2021
Barbara C. Rauen, 93, Edgar, died peacefully on Saturday, September 25, 2021, at the Athenian Living in Athens, under the care of Interim Hospice.
She was born August 22, 1928, in Wausau, daughter of the late Leo and Rose (Salzman) Mallak. On June 22, 1948, she was united in marriage to Joseph Rauen at St. Anthony Catholic...
Keith R. Hanke
Sep 24, 2021
Keith R. Hanke, 76, Marathon, passed away on Friday, September 24, 2021 at the UW-Hospital, Madison.
He was born February 3, 1945 in Wausau, son of the late Norman and Valieta (Hitzke) Hanke.
For many years, Keith was a dairy farmer in Marathon. Among his favorite pastimes, he enjoyed watching NASCAR, following local high school...
William A. Raatz
Sep 21, 2021
William A. “Bill” Raatz, 73, Edgar, passed away Tuesday, September 21, 2021, at the UW Hospital, Madison after a long battle with heart failure.
He was born June 20, 1948, in Berlin, Wisconsin, son of the late Richard F. and Lauraine (Sauerbrei) Raatz. Bill graduated from Wautoma high school in 1966. He then attended MSOE in Milwaukee...
James Patrick Healy
Sep 20, 2021
James Patrick Healy, 79, town of Holton, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by his wife and children, on Monday, September 20, 2021 under the care of Hope Hospice.
He was born August 1, 1942 in Chicago, IL, son of the late Joseph and June (Salter) Healy. On May 7, 1966, he was united in marriage to...
Lorraine "Lorri" M. Baranowski
Sep 19, 2021
Lorraine M. “Lorri” Baranowski, 73, Wausau died Sunday, September 19, 2021 at Marshfield Medical Center, Marshfield.
She was born April 3, 1948, in Wausau, daughter of the late Edwin and Cecilia (Jagler) Baranowski.
Lorri was a 1st grade teacher at Franklin Elementary School in Wausau for many years. She enjoyed crocheting, reading, making greeting cards...
Alan L. Ziegel
Sep 18, 2021
Alan L. Ziegel, 63, Wausau passed away on Saturday, September 18, 2021, while under the care of Aspirus Comfort Care and Hospice Services at the Hospice House, Wausau.
He was born September 30, 1957, in Wausau, son of Rosemary (Ziegel) and David Groth, Wausau. Alan was a 1976 graduate of Wausau East High School.
For...
Julie A. (Halverson) Prinz
Sep 18, 2021
Julie (Halverson) Prinz, 66, loving mother, grandmother, sister, aunt, and friend, passed away on Saturday, September 18, 2021, at Aspirus Wausau Hospital.
She was born February 14, 1955, in Wausau, Wisconsin, daughter of the late Harold and Shirley Halverson. Julie graduated from Wausau East High School and was a graduate of Northcentral Technical College. Prior to her...
Raymond C. Teske
Sep 16, 2021
Raymond C. Teske, 85, village of Maine, passed away on Thursday, September 16, 2021 at his home.
He was born May 7, 1936 in the town of Berlin, son of the late Clifford and Marie (Moeck) Teske. On October 29, 1955, he was united on marriage to Leona Stahel at Trinity Lutheran Church, town of Stettin. She...
Joseph J. Rohmeyer
Sep 15, 2021
Joseph J. Rohmeyer Jr., 73, died September 15, 2021 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital.
He was born January 7, 1948, son of the late Joseph Sr. and Elizabeth (Rainville) Rohmeyer. Joseph was married to Nancy (Bacon) Rohmeyer for 54 years.
Survivors include his children, Michelle (Don) Stachovak, Joseph (Andrea) Rohmeyer III and Michael (Amanda) Rohmeyer; 21...
Lester J. Seubert
Sep 15, 2021
Lester J. Seubert, 93, Weston, passed away on Wednesday, September 15, 2021 at Aspirus Hospice House, Wausau.
He was born April 20, 1928 in Wausau, son of the late Norbert and Agnes (Michlig) Seubert. On October 18, 1952, he was united in marriage to Florine Brown at St James Catholic Church. She preceded him in death on...
Johanna R. (Tryba) Landowski
Sep 14, 2021
Johanna R. Landowski, 82, Ringle passed away Tuesday, September 14, 2021, while under the care of Aspirus Comfort Care and Hospice Services at The Bay @ Colonial Manor in Wausau.
She was born February 8, 1939, in Bevent, daughter of the late Benjamin and Johanna (Dallman) Tryba. On July 5, 1958, she married Joseph Landowski in Bevent. ...
Karen (Michalewicz) Caviggiola
Sep 12, 2021
Karen Caviggiola, 60, Laughlin, Nevada, formerly of Edgar passed away Saturday, September 12, 2021, in Las Vegas.
She was born September 20, 1960, in Wausau, daughter of the late Stanley and RoseAnn (Cooney) Michalewicz. Karen was married to David Caviggiola. They later divorced.
Karen enjoyed gardening, canning, sewing and bowling. She traveled a lot for...
