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.
Merlyn P. Kamke
Jan 21, 2020
Merlyn P. Kamke, 91, died peacefully at home on Tuesday, January 21, 2020. He was born in Schofield on November 8, 1928, son of the late Faale and Helen (Gies) Kamke. Merlie served his country with the U.S. Army in Germany from 1951 until his Honorable Discharge in 1953. On June 4, 1960, Merlie and Arletta Kasten were united...
Aloha M. (Ponterio) Barlow
Jan 20, 2020
Aloha M. (Ponterio) Barlow, passed away peacefully with her family by her side on January 20, 2020.
Aloha was born in Sparta, Wi on July 6, 1937. She married Edward J. Barlow on July 2, 1956 at the Little Brown Church in the Vail.
Together they farmed in the Melrose area for many years while...
Laverne "Vern" J. Springer
Jan 17, 2020
LaVerne “Vern” Springer, 79, Wausau, died at home with his family by his side on Friday, January 17, 2020, under the care of Aspirus Comfort Care and Hospice Services.
He was born April 25, 1940 on the family farm on Holstein Lane just south of Edgar, son of the late Paul and Blanche (Austin) Springer. Vern had...
Felix C. D'Souza
Jan 17, 2020
Felix C. D’Souza, 100, Weston, died Friday, January 17, 2020 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital.
He was born March 23, 1919 in Bombay, India, son of the late Joao and Leticia D’Souza. On May 24, 1950, he married Esmeralda D’Souza in India, she preceded him in death.
Felix worked as an engineer for the Port of...
Ronald D. Reiche
Jan 15, 2020
Ronald D. Reiche, 84, a life-long resident of rural Edgar, Wi died on Wednesday, January 15, 2020 at his home.
Ron was born on June 18th, 1935 in Wausau, Wi to Martin and Wanda (Winkert) Reiche. He started life on a small farm near the Rib River in the Town of Rib Falls, Marathon County, Wisconsin.
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Gerald J. Strehlow
Jan 15, 2020
Gerald J. Strehlow, 95, Wausau, died Wednesday, January 15, 2020 at Aspirus Hospice House, Wausau.
He was born March 19, 1924 in Wausau, son of the late Otto and Eleanor (Scholz) Strehlow. On July 31, 1948, he married Joyce Heller at St. Mary Catholic Church, Wausau. She preceded him in death on January 26, 2013.
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William J. Andreas
Jan 13, 2020
William “Bronco Bill” Andreas
48, passed away, Monday, January 13, 2020, in Wausau, Wisconsin. He was born July 11, 1971 to the late Jerald and Alice (Kortbein) Andreas in Wausau. On July 28, 1989, he married Carrie Wright. During their 20 year marriage they had three children.
On June 2, 2010, he married Jamie Babcock....
Dwane "Big Ed" O. Stoelting
Jan 13, 2020
Dwane “Big Ed” O. Stoelting, 87, died Monday, January 13, 2020 under the care of Aspirus Comfort Care and Hospice Services at Mount View Care Center, Wausau.
He was born April 16, 1932 in Merrill, son of the late Ora and Eldora (Bushor) Stoelting. On May 27, 1978 he married Beverly Dahm at St. Paul United Church...
James Arthur Nowack
Jan 9, 2020
James “Jim” A. Nowack, 82, Marathon, passed away peacefully into the loving arms of Jesus, surrounded by his family on Thursday, January 9, 2020 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital.
He was born August 29, 1937 in the town of Cleveland, son of the late Arthur and Irene (Laidlaw) Nowack. On June 18, 1960, he married the love of...
Mary Ann Mizwinski-Zajackowski
Jan 8, 2020
Mary Ann Mizwinski-Zajackowski, 73, died Wednesday, January 8, 2020 at her home.
She was born June 22, 1946 in Wausau, daughter of the late Leonard and Anna (Toth) Mizwinski. On November 20, 1999 she married Gregory Zajackowski at St. Michael Catholic Church, Wausau. He survives.
In 1967 Mary Ann graduated from St. Mary’s School of...
Norman Vilas Thurs
Jan 6, 2020
Norman V. Thurs, 90, Athens, passed away peacefully surrounded by family on Monday, January 6, 2020 at Ascension Saint Clare’s Hospital, Weston.
He was born September 17, 1929 in the Town of Hamburg, one of five sons to the late Gustave and Gertrude (Mueller) Thurs.
For 37 years, Norman worked as a manager for the...
Gary Lee Burmeister
Jan 6, 2020
Gary Lee Burmeister, 69, Town of Rib Falls, passed away peacefully on Monday, January 6, 2020 while under the care of Heartland Hospice Care at Wausau Manor.
He was born September 8, 1950, son of the late Henry and Barbara (Williamson) Burmeister. On November 3, 1973 he married, what Gary referred to as his “Queen”, Suzanne “Suzie”...
Paul John Schneider
Jan 4, 2020
Paul J. Schneider, 91, Wausau, formerly of Mundelein, IL, died peacefully in his sleep on Saturday, January 4, 2020, under the care of Aspirus Comfort Care and Hospice Services.
He was born April 29, 1928 in Chicago, IL, son of the late Peter and Elizabeth (Kolleng) Schneider. On May 28, 1949, he married Florence Gruener at St....
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...
