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 "Bj" J. Marcell
Apr 25, 2021
Robert “BJ” J. Marcell Jr., Wausau passed away Sunday, April 25, 2021 at his home, following complications from COVID.
He was born January 7, 1982 in Wausau, son of Gail (Heil) Marcell, Kronenwetter and the late Robert J. Marcell Sr.
Following in his father’s footsteps BJ was the present owner/operator of Marcell’s Specialties Inc., Wausau...
Daniel "Tito" J. Babl
Apr 24, 2021
Daniel J. “Tito” Babl, 81, Schofield, died at home peacefully with family on Saturday April 24, 2021.
He was born February 11, 1940 in Wausau, son of the late George and Rose (Corazalla) Babl. On February 13, 1965 he married Sandra Lang at St. Anne Catholic Church, Wausau. She survives. Tito was a veteran of the U.S....
Todd Mumford
Apr 23, 2021
Todd Mumford, 59, Wausau, passed away peacefully on Friday, April 23, 2021 at his home, under the care of Aspirus Comfort Care and Hospice Services.
He was born August 1, 1961 in Wausau, son of the late Gilbert and Lois (Raduenzel) Mumford. On February 28, 1998, he married Patricia (Ziemke) Schultz in Wausau. She preceded him in...
Evan R. Wernberg
Apr 23, 2021
Evan R. Wernberg, 24, died unexpectedly Friday, April 23, 2021 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital.
He was born July 24, 1996 in Wausau, son of Torey and Luann (Guralski) Wernberg.
Evan worked as a welder for Imperial Industries. He enjoyed playing the guitar and had a passion for music. As a young man he played hockey...
Irene C. Karlen
Apr 22, 2021
Irene C. Karlen, 95, Wausau, died Thursday April 22, 2021 at Our House Assisted Living under the care of Aspirus Comfort Care and Hospice Services.
She was born December 1, 1925 in the town of Stettin, daughter of the late Joseph and Martha (Heil) Hack. She grew up living the farm life with her parents and 6...
Carol J. (Pepke) Warosh
Apr 20, 2021
Carol J. Warosh, 91, Wausau, passed away Tuesday April 20, 2021 at Stone Crest Residence, Wausau, with her cherubic angels of sons as well as her friend, Stanley the kitty by her side.
She was born August 1, 1929 in Sheboygan, daughter of the late Theodore and Rose “Eleanor” (Lesniak) Pepke. On June 19, 1954, she married...
Anthony "Tony" John Kraft
Apr 19, 2021
Anthony “Tony” John Kraft, 84, Athens, died Monday, April 19, 2021 at home surrounded by his loving family. He was born February 24, 1937 in the Town of Rietbrock, son of the late Sylvester and Caroline (Rauen) Kraft. On February 7, 1959 he married the love of his life Joann Zietlow at Holy Family Catholic Church in Poniatowski, WI....
Thomas Jacobs
Apr 19, 2021
Thomas was born March 5, 1931 to Andrew and Rita Jacobs in Chicago, IL. He grew up on a farm in Neillsville, WI with his grandmother and step-grandfather. He married Ruth Stanley in 1949. Tom adored his wife, Ruth of 65 years. Tom lived in Wausau most of his life, but was in Eau Claire for the last year...
Myron "Mike" J. Sippl
Apr 19, 2021
Myron “Mike” J. Sippl, 92, died Monday, April 19, 2021 under the care of Aspirus Comfort Care and Hospice Services at Hospice House, Wausau.
He was born June 23, 1928 in Wausau, son of the late Charles and Susan (Jansen) Sippl. In 1956 he married Marlene Wadzinski at St. Mary Catholic Church, Marathon.
Myron attended...
John W. Block
Apr 18, 2021
John W. Block, 46, Wausau, passed away unexpectedly Sunday April 18, 2021 at Froedert Hospital, Milwaukee.
He was born May 8, 1974, in Wausau, son of the late Merlyn and Gladys (Wilde) Block. He graduated from Wausau West class of 1992.
John had been employed for several years as a server at the Wausau Club,...
Robert "Butch" J. Springer
Apr 17, 2021
Robert “Butch” J. Springer, 82, died Saturday, April 17, 2021 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital with, his niece and Goddaughter, Cindy at his side.
He was born June 30, 1938 in Wisconsin, son of the late Paul Sr. and Blanche (Austin) Springer.
Butch was a hard-working farmer who enjoyed hunting and fishing. In his free time,...
Anita A. (Morien) Lewandowski
Apr 17, 2021
Anita A. Lewandowski, 84, Wausau, died Saturday April 17, 2021 surrounded by family at Rennes Health and Rehab under the care of Compassus Hospice.
Anita was born August 26, 1936 in Wausau, daughter of the late Anton Jr (Tony) and Delphine (Esker) Morien. She was a 1952 graduate of Wittenburg High School where she was an active...
Lawrence Edmund Gajewski
Apr 17, 2021
Lawrence Edmund Gajewski, 87, Athens, died Saturday April 17, 2021 at his home.
He was born November 15, 1933 in the Town of Rietbrock, son of the late Leo and Pelogia Gajewski. Lawrence served his country in the United States Army, at the age of 18, stationed in Germany. He started the family farm after serving his...
Robert A. Zocher
Apr 16, 2021
Robert “Buff” Allen Zocher, 60, Athens, died unexpectedly at his home on Friday April 16th, 2021. He was born October 22, 1960, son of the late Hilbert and Shirley(Ziegel) Zocher.
Robert attended Athens High School and was in the Army National Guards. He worked various places throughout his life including, Veritas Steel, K&S, Jahnke Construction and Hurd...
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...
