George E. Wielock

George E. Wielock, 90, of Marathon, passed away on Sunday, October 1, 2023 at Acorn Hill Senior Living Community, Mosinee.

He was born on February 20, 1933 in Athens to the late Edward and Regina (Stencil) Wielock.  George married Phyllis Lepak at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, town of Cassel, in 1954.

Farming was his passion, and he also enjoyed fishing with his son and sons-in-law, playing Sheepshead with family, and George loved growing potatoes and berries.  He served in the U.S. Army from 1954-1956 in Germany.

Survivors include his five children, Shirley (David) Grant, Lac du Flambeau, Laurie (Gene) Tieman, Edgar, Lynn (Anthony) Oechsner, Lomira, Greg (Sandy) Wielock, Wausau, and Karen (Wayne) Rajek, Wausau; 17 grandchildren; and 22 great-grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his wife, Phyllis; parents, Edward and Regina Wielock; daughter, Bonny; son-in-law, Gene; and sisters, Bernice (Orville) Lang and Delores (Donald) Knorr.

The funeral Mass will be celebrated at 11:00 a.m. on Friday, October 6, 2023 at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, town of Cassel, with Rev. Joseph Nakwah presiding.  Visitation will begin at 9:00 a.m. until the time of service at the church.  Burial will follow in the parish cemetery with military honors accorded by the American Legion Alois Dreikosen Post #469 of Marathon.  Online condolences may be expressed at www.petersonkraemer.com.

The family would like to extend their thanks to the staff and friends at Acorn Hill for the exceptional care and support given to George during his stay.