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.
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...
David R. Pecha
Dec 21, 2019
David R. Pecha, 85, Wausau, died Saturday December 21, 2019 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital.
He was born August 15, 1934, in Mattoon, son of the late Frank and Marie (Herda) Pecha. On February 11, 1956, he married Mary Lou Erickson in Mattoon. She preceded him in death August 7, 2006.
Prior to his retirement, Dave...
Harold Leroy Goretski
Dec 18, 2019
Harold L. Goretski, 79, Sayner, formerly of Wausau, passed away peacefully with his wife, Gerry by his side on Wednesday, December 18, 2019 at Riverview Health Services in Tomahawk.
He was born January 24, 1940 in Bevent, son of the late Rueben and Lucy (Wrobleski) Goretski. On January 23, 1960, he was united in marriage to the...
Keane Du Wayne Foster
Dec 16, 2019
Reverend Keane Du Wayne Foster, 80, died Monday, December 16, 2019 under the care of Aspirus Comfort Care and Hospice Services at Benedictine Living Community; formerly of R5620 Meridian Road in Athens, WI and of 1919 Grand Avenue Schofield Wi. Born May 29, 1939 in Wausau, WI. The son of Archie Paul Foster and Martha Josephine Nahring.
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Frank A. Tiffany
Dec 16, 2019
Frank A. Tiffany, 88, Athens passed away Monday, December 16, 2019 while under the care of St. Croix Hospice at Bedrock Health, Abbotsford.
He was born August 24, 1931 in Tomahawk, son of the late Edgar Tiffany and Zella Fish. On August 21, 1954 he married Beverly Smith at St. John Lutheran Church, Merrill. She survives.
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Richard "Rick" Ostrowski
Dec 14, 2019
Richard “Rick” Ostrowski, 68, Wausau passed away Saturday, December 14, 2019 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital.
He was born February 14, 1951 in Wausau, son of the late Edmund and Mildred (Beck) Ostrowski. On April 6, 1974 he married Candice “Candy” Zynda at St. Matthew Catholic Church, Wausau. She survives.
Rick worked at Green Bay Packaging...
John "Tiny" C. D. Krueger
Dec 13, 2019
John “Tiny” C. D. Krueger, 78, Wausau, died Friday, December 13, 2019 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital.
He was born June 28, 1941 in Wausau, son of the late Clarence and Eleanor (Zacher) Krueger. On September 23, 1967, he was united in marriage to the love of his life, Patricia “Pat” Cisler at St. Paul Catholic Church, Mosinee. ...
Thomas "Tom" W. Giese
Dec 13, 2019
Thomas “Tom” W. Giese, 88, Marshfield, formerly of Athens passed away on Friday, December 13, 2019.
He was born December 18, 1930 in Athens, son of the late Edward and Ruth (Jacobitz) Giese. On December 15, 1953 he married Helen Morse. She preceded him in death on July 19, 2018.
As a young man, Tom...
John James Sahr Jr.
Dec 11, 2019
John J. Sahr Jr., 72, Wausau, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, December 11, 2019 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital.
He was born April 20, 1947 in Wausau, son of the late John Sr. and Elizabeth (Madden) Sahr. On December 2, 1967, he was united in marriage to the love of his life, Karen J. Goetsch at St. Matthew...
Karen Ann (Peters) Ollhoff
Dec 6, 2019
Karen Ollhoff, 76, Village of Maine, died Friday, December 6, 2019 at Woodland Court Elder Services in Merrill, surrounded by her family, under the care of Aspirus Comfort Care and Hospice Services.
She was born October 12, 1943 in Wausau, daughter of the late Alfred and Helen (Koppa) Peters. On February 17, 1962, she married James “Popsie”...
Gene R. Schmitt
Dec 4, 2019
Gene R. Schmitt, 81, Wausau died Wednesday, December 4, 2019 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital after a brief illness.
He was born July 14, 1938 in St. Cloud, MN, son of the late Harry and Frances (Keeney) Schmitt. On August 13, 1988 he married Linda (Paul) Alward at Trinity Lutheran Church, Wausau. She preceded him in death on...
Lorraine Zilisch
Dec 2, 2019
Lorraine Zilisch, 93, died Monday December 2, 2019 at Sylvan Crossing, under the care of Aspirus Comfort Care and Hospice Services.
She was born June 12, 1926 in the town of Easton, daughter of the late Gustave Sr. and Minnie (Rick) Mueller. She was baptized and confirmed at St. John’s Lutheran Church in the town of Easton. ...
Chong Cha Yang
Nov 30, 2019
Chong Cha Yang, 61, Wausau, passed away Saturday, November 30, 2019 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital.
Born February 1, 1958 in Laos to Txawj Yeeg Yaj and Mao Chang. Married Chao Xiong December 3, 1977.
He served as a soldier in the United States Special Guerrilla Unit from 1972-1978. Immigrated his family to the U.S. in...
Helen M. Schmitt
Nov 29, 2019
Helen M. Schmitt, 75, Weston, died Friday November 29, 2019 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital.
She was born March 20, 1944 in Phillips, daughter of the late Frank and Marie (Sikyta) Samal. On June 11, 1966, she married Duane Schmitt in Phillips. He survives.
Helen graduated from Phillips High School in 1962. She had been employed...
Jacob "Jack" G. Altenhofen
Nov 27, 2019
Jacob “Jack” G. Altenhofen, 82, passed away peacefully at home, surrounded by family, after a brave battle with Parkinson’s on Wednesday, November 27, 2019.
He was born June 25, 1937 in Marathon, son of the late Jacob and Victoria (Kohlbeck) Altenhofen. On May 9, 1964 he married Marion Corda in Wausau.
Jack served his country...
Mavis E. (Wendorff) Krueger
Nov 26, 2019
Mavis E. Krueger, 91, Wausau, died Tuesday November 26, 2019 at her home.
She was born February 18, 1928 in the town of Stettin, daughter of the late Hugo and Ida (Steidinger) Wendorff. Mavis was baptized and confirmed at Trinity Evangelical Lutheran Church in the town of Stettin, where on June 3, 1949, she married Victor Krueger. ...
Lorna Rietz
Nov 25, 2019
Lorna Rietz, 102, passed away November 25 under the care of St. Croix Hospice and the Athenian Assisted Living staff. She was the first resident of her beloved new home.
She was born July 29, 1917 in Holloway MN to Henry and Ida (Callies) Mattheisen and graduated from Stanley High School and Chippewa County Normal School and...
Michael "Mike" D. Hartwig
Nov 24, 2019
Michael “Mike” D. Hartwig, 77, died Sunday, November 24, 2019 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital.
He was born May 27, 1942 in Bremerton, Washington, son of the late George and Velma (Borden) Hartwig.
When Mike was a toddler the family moved to Medford where he attended school. After graduating he moved to Kansas and then to...
Charles "Chuck" H. Augustine
Nov 23, 2019
Charles “Chuck” H. Augustine, 66, died Saturday, November 23, 2019 doing what he loved, being outdoors and hunting.
He was born February 1, 1953 in Wausau, son of Eleanor (Boruch) Augustine and the late Victor Augustine. On November 2, 1974 he married Jan Fermanich at St. Michael Catholic Church, Wausau. She survives.
Chuck graduated in...
