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.
Michael E. Mais
Aug 19, 2019
Michael E. Mais 49, died on Monday August 19, 2019 from cancer at Aspirus hospital, surrounded by his family and his wife holding his hand. He was born April 12, 1970, in Wausau, the son of Valray and Suzanne (Clark) Mais.
Mike graduated from Marathon High School in 1988. Soon after graduation, he went to work at...
Melvin "Mel" L. Radtke
Aug 11, 2019
Melvin “Mel” Radtke, 85, Kronenwetter, passed away at his home on Sunday, August 11, 2019 after courageously battling cancer for many years.
He was born December 1, 1933 in Schofield, son of the late Leo and Esther (Pyan) Radtke. On August 9, 1958, he married Carol Busko at the Church of the Holy Name of Jesus, Wausau. ...
Louis A. Kraus Jr.
Aug 10, 2019
Louis Adolph Kraus, 88 of Wausau, entered into our heavenly father's gate August 10, 2019. He was born March 26, 1931 to Louis and Agnes (Gemskie) Kraus of Rozellville. Louie was one of sixteen children. He met the true love of his life, Dorothy (Leick) while attending the dances at his family's ballroom. They married on Wednesday November 14,...
Linda M. (Pike) Imig
Aug 8, 2019
Linda M. Imig, 57, Wausau, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on Thursday, August 8, 2019 at Benedictine Living Community of Wausau.
She was born April 17, 1962 in Wausau, the daughter of Milton and Carol (Kohl) Pike. On April 3, 2003, she married Marvin Imig in Wausau. He survives.
Linda loved her job...
Harold G. Millard
Aug 7, 2019
Harold G. "Duck" Millard, 72, died Wednesday, August 7, 2019 under the care of Theda Care at Home Hospice at Wisconsin Veteran’s Home, King.
He was born July 27, 1947, in Wausau, son of the late Charles and Arlene (Davis) Millard. He attended and graduated from Wausau Senior High School in 1965. On February 13, 1998 he...
Gary Allan Ackerman
Aug 2, 2019
Gary Allan Ackerman, 73, went to be with the Lord on August 2, 2019 in comfort care services at Ascension St. Clare’s Hospital in Weston, surrounded by his loving family.
Gary was born on May 14, 1946 to John and Arlene Ackerman. He was married to his soul mate, Colleen (Dehnel) Ackerman, on July 29, 1989. They...
Donald P. Grassl
Jul 31, 2019
Donald P. Grassl, 81, passed away on July 31, 2019 at his home. Don was born October 29, 1937 to Grant and Eunice (Wachtl) Grassl in Milwaukee. He married his high school sweetheart, Johneen Nares, on September 3, 1960 at Gesu Catholic Church in Milwaukee.
Don is an alum of UW-Milwaukee, January 1962. He worked from 1962...
Shirley A. Slominski
Jul 30, 2019
Shirley A. Slominski, 84, Wausau, was born into eternal life on Tuesday July 30, 2019, at Ascension St. Clare’s Hospital, Weston.
She was born February 10, 1935, in Wausau, daughter of the late Barney and Alvina Lorbiecki. Shirley was a Certified Nursing Assistant having been employed at Marywood Convalescent Center from the time of their opening through...
Robert "Baldy" Ostrowski
Jul 29, 2019
Robert “Baldy” Ostrowski, 61, died Monday, July 29, 2019.
He was born August 10, 1957 in Wausau, son of the late Edmund and Mildred (Beck) Ostrowski.
Robert worked as a cement layer for Krall Masonry followed by River View Construction and was most recently employed at Ostrowski Landscaping.
Survivors include his siblings, David...
Karmen Kay (Kirstein) Hanke
Jul 29, 2019
Karmen Kay Hanke, 85, Marathon, died Monday, July 29, 2019 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital.
She was born December 4, 1933 in Wausau, daughter of the late Walter and Eleanor (Lietz) Kirstein. On October 9, 1954, she married Marvin Hanke at St. Matthew Evangelical Lutheran Church, Marathon. He preceded her in death on September 7, 2001.
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Patricia "Pat" A. (Karlen) Lemmer
Jul 27, 2019
Patricia A. Lemmer, 70, Wausau died Saturday, July 27, 2019 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital.
She was born July 1, 1949 in Wausau, daughter of Irene C. (Hack) Karlen, Wausau and the late Norman Karlen.
For many years Pat was a transcriptionist at American Family Insurance and also at North Central Health Care Center, Wausau. Some...
Lorraine M. (Genger) Romang
Jul 26, 2019
Lorraine M. Romang, 98, Wausau, formerly of Marathon died Friday, July 26, 2019 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital.
She was born May 29, 1921 in Marathon, daughter of the late Reinhold and Elsie (Anklam) Genger. On September 23, 1944 she married Robert Romang in Milwaukee. He preceded her in death on November 16, 1992.
In her...
Ronald Charles Koltz
Jul 24, 2019
Ron was welcomed into Gods arms on July 24, 2019 at Azura Memory Care in Wausau.
He was born on December 16, 1938 to Harry and Emily (Switalski) Koltz in Milwaukee. He attended Hartland High and UWM.
He married Carol (Hanson) in North Lake in 1966, which is where they raised their family.
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Blake A. Burger
Jul 23, 2019
Blake A. Burger passed away on July 23,2019 while doing one of the things he enjoyed, riding his bike.
Blake was born November 18, 1959, the son of Benjamin and Mary Burger in Wausau. On April 26, 1986 he married Lisa Burger. He is survived by Lisa, his children, Katie (Chris) Stockman and Matthew Burger all of...
Diane (Zastrow) Reinicke
Jul 23, 2019
Diane (Zastrow) Reinicke, 66, Harshaw, formerly of Wausau, passed away Tuesday, July 23, 2019 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital after a short, but very courageous battle with leukemia.
She was born January 6, 1953 in Wausau, daughter of the late William and Elnore (Juedes) Zastrow. On November 10, 1972, she married Russell Reinicke in Pascagoula, MS. He survives....
Patricia "Pat" M. (Novitzke) Gauger
Jul 21, 2019
Patricia “Pat” Mae Gauger, 83, Rothschild, passed away on Sunday, July 21, 2019, and joined the love of her life, Jack in Heaven.
She was born December 12, 1935, in the town of Cassel, the eldest of six children, to Edward and Edna “Ewert” Novitzke. On May 22, 1954, she married John “Jack” Gauger in Wausau. He...
Jack Sliwicki
Jul 20, 2019
Jack Sliwicki, 84, Aniwa, died Saturday July 20, 2019 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital.
Jack was born February 25, 1935, in Shawano County, son of the late Michael and Anna (Goretski) Sliwicki. On February 23, 1963, he married Beverly Kraemer in Wausau. She preceded him in death.
After graduating from Birnamwood High School in 1954, Jack...
Jeanne Evelyn (Cone) Corbin
Jul 20, 2019
Jeanne Evelyn Corbin (nee Cone) passed away peacefully on July 20 in Wausau, WI at age 93. She was born in 1926 in Wausau and was preceded in death by her husband of 60 years, Charles Henry Corbin. She is survived by her sons Michael (Reisa), Tom (Jodie), and Kent and by her daughter Patricia (Mike). She is also...
David "Dave" Allen Priebe
Jul 19, 2019
David “Dave” Allen Priebe, 61, passed away July 19, 2019 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital after a short battle with pancreatic cancer.
Dave was born April 8, 1958 to the late Donald and Barbara (Shidell) Priebe in Wausau. He was married to Kathryn (Kubichek) in 1982. He graduated from D.C. Everest High School and was employed by Pieper...
John F. Day
Jul 17, 2019
John F. Day, 76, Adams, died Wednesday, July 17, 2019 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital.
He was born January 21, 1943, in Sioux City, Iowa, son of the late John H. and Grace (Randall) Day. On March 6, 1971, he married Georgia Scheil in Nebraska. She preceded him in death on July 2, 2018.
John proudly...
