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.
David L. Mais
Jan 3, 2020
David L. Mais, 85, Wausau died Friday, January 3, 2020 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital.
He was born August 6, 1934 in Wausau, son of the late Leland and Margaret (Grueneberg) Mais. On August 10, 1957 he married Yvonne Aldrich in Lawton, Oklahoma. She survives. Dave was extremely proud of his marriage of 62 years to the love...
Kay L. (Lafave) Klamerus
Jan 3, 2020
Kay L. Klamerus, 70, of Post Lake, died peacefully at her home, surrounded by her family on Friday, January 3, 2020 under the care of LeRoyer Hospice.
She was born August 24, 1949 in Wausau, daughter of the late Clifford and Frieda (Krejci) LaFave. On June 20, 1997, she married Gary Klamerus in Wausau. He survives.
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Esther L. (Langhoff) Mueller
2020
Esther L. Mueller, 97, Westfield, formerly of Athens, died Saturday, November 7, 2020 while under the care of Aspirus Comfort Care and Hospice Services at Tivoli Nursing Home, Portage.
She was born February 16, 1923 in the town of Hamburg, daughter of the late August and Wilhelmina (Krenz) Langhoff. In 1944 she married Erwin Mueller at St....
Donna M. (Gorectke) Waldburger
2020
Donna M. Waldburger, 76, Wausau, passed away peacefully with her family by her side on Tuesday, September 29, 2020 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital.
She was born July 14, 1944 in Wausau, daughter of the late Walter and Eleanor “Dottie” (Schaad) Gorectke. On December 1, 1962, she married Duane Waldburger in Wausau.
For many years, Donna...
Buddy E. Rhea
Jan 1, 2020
Buddy E. Rhea, 75, died Wednesday, January 1, 2020 at Saint Clare’s Hospital, Weston.
He was born December 10, 1944 in Saltville, Virginia, son of the late Charlie and Georgie (Taylor) Rhea. On June 8, 1968 he married Karen Simmons in Rock Falls, Illinois. She survives.
Buddy served his country in the United States Army...
John E. Schultz
Jan 1, 2020
John E. Schultz, 91, Wausau, passed away on Wednesday January 1, 2020 at his home.
John was born on December 25, 1928 and was the son of the late John and Ida Schultz. He married Diann Hanke on January 14, 1950, they were married 64 years until Diann passed away in June 4, 2014.
John...
James T. Tryba Sr.
Dec 31, 2019
James T. Tryba Sr., 84, Wausau passed away Tuesday, December 31, 2019 at Mount View Care Center, Wausau.
He was born July 23, 1935 in Rosholt, son of the late Felix and Mary (Kuklinski) Tryba. He married Mary B. Thomas in Wausau. She preceded him in death on April 10, 2018.
For many years Jim...
Geraldine "Gerry" Fechhelm
Dec 31, 2019
Geraldine “Gerry” Fechhelm (Blume) age 82, passed away on Dec. 31, 2019. She was born on August 29, 1937 in Marathon, WI, the daughter of Robert and Marie (Kamenick) Blume. She graduated from Marathon High School in 1955. Gerry married Thomas Fechhelm on July 5, 1958 in Marathon, WI. Gerry retired from the State of Wisconsin Job Service. Her...
Milton J. Wisler
Dec 30, 2019
Milton J. Wisler, 90, Wausau, died Monday December 30, 2019 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital.
He was born February 15, 1929, in Milwaukee, son of the late Milton and Louise (Dohrwardt) Wisler. At age 10 the family moved to Medford to start a dairy farm. On October 17, 1953, he married Betty Dieringer in Stetsonville. She preceded him...
Gregory "Greg" J. Brown
Dec 29, 2019
Gregory J. Brown, 55, Wausau passed away Sunday, December 29, 2019 while under the care of Ministry Hospice at his home.
He was born November 27, 1964 in Chicago, son of the late Terence J. and Barbara (Smielewski) Brown. On August 18, 2006 he married Christine Brown in Kalamazoo, MI. She survives.
Greg was a...
Lawrence J. Bargender
Dec 29, 2019
Lawrence J. Bargender, 86, died Sunday, December 29, 2019 at North Central Health Care Center, Wausau.
He was born July 26, 1933 in town of Frankfort, son of the late Joseph and Marie (Ellenbecker) Bargender. On October 8, 1953 he married Beth Schraufnagel in Abbotsford. She survives.
Lawrence worked as a farmer and after retirement...
Dolores (Skrzypcak) Schueller
Dec 28, 2019
Dolores Schueller, 90, Edgar passed away peacefully at home with family at her side on Saturday, December 28, 2019.
She was born April 8, 1929 in the town of Cassel, daughter of the late Martin and Helen (Rodman) Skrzypcak. On October 6, 1948 she married George Schueller at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, town of Cassel. George was...
Della Magdalena (Schult) Baker
Dec 27, 2019
Della M. Baker, 94, Wausau, died Friday, December 27, 2019 at Cady Homes, Wausau.
She was born May 29, 1925 in Wisconsin, daughter of the late Martin and Olga (Wiedow) Schult. On June 7, 1947, she married Richard Baker in Wisconsin Rapids. He preceded her in death on May 3, 2016.
Della was a dedicated...
Florence (Thorton) Baumann
Dec 26, 2019
Florence Baumann, 81, Eau Claire passed away into her heavenly father’s arms on Thursday, December 26, 2019 at Oakwood Hills in Eau Claire, WI.
She was born November 12, 1938 in Iowa City, Iowa, daughter of the late Harold and Virginia (Williams) Thorton. Florence married Robert Williams on November 5th, 1955 in Dubuque, IA. He preceded her...
Thomas "Tom" L. Goldsworthy
Dec 26, 2019
Thomas “Tom” L. Goldsworthy, 83, Wausau, died Thursday, December 26, 2019 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital.
He was born May 13, 1936, in Negaunee, MI, son of the late Clarence and Lila (Piironen) Goldsworthy. On March 26, 1960, he married Jane Kangas at St. Paul Lutheran Church, Ironwood, MI. She survives.
Tom was a veteran of...
Virginia B. Wunsch
Dec 25, 2019
Virginia B. Wunsch, 97, died Wednesday, December 25, 2019 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital.
She was born June 24, 1922 in Sheboygan, daughter of the late Alfred and Leona (Oppman) Alf. On May 21, 1949 she married Donald Wunsch at St. John Catholic Church, Marshfield. He preceded her in death on January 8, 2015.
Virginia graduated...
Violet M. Duberstein
Dec 24, 2019
Violet Marie Duberstein passed away in the early morning hours on December 24th 2019 at Copperleaf Assisted Living in Marathon, WI. Violet was born on July 17th, 1931 to Joseph and Effie (Childs) Lahr. Violet was united in marriage to the late Emil Duberstein on February 27th 1954.
Violet was a very quiet loving person. She treated...
Joan Lind
Dec 24, 2019
Joan Lind, 92, died Tuesday, December 24, 2019 under the care of Aspirus Comfort Care and Hospice Services at Our House, Wausau.
Joan was born August 3, 1927 in Champagne, IL, daughter of the late Theron and Geraldine (Mellor) Rewerts. She attended high school in Danville, IL, graduating in 1945. On June 3rd, 1949 Joan married her...
Gerald "Jerry" D. Pagel
Dec 24, 2019
Gerald “Jerry” D. Pagel, 84, entered into eternal life with his family by his side on Tuesday, December 24, 2019.
He was born July 31, 1935 in the town of Easton, son of the late Raymond and Goldie (Boettcher) Pagel. On June 9, 1956, he was united in marriage to Joyce Mathwich at St. Peter Lutheran Church,...
Doris M. Case
Dec 23, 2019
Doris M. Case, 91, left this world peacefully and surrounded by the love of her family on Monday, December 23, 2019 at the Mayo Clinic Health System in Eau Claire.
She was born Doris Marie Beese on Dec. 4, 1928 in Wausau, WI, to Cecil and Evelyn (Andrejeski) Beese at the beginning of the Great Depression. Her...
