Jack P. Knauf

Jack P. Knauf, 78, Marathon, died Thursday December 31, 2015 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital. He was born June 6, 1937, in Marathon, son of the late Jacob and Marie (Ritger) Knauf. Prior to his retirement, Jack was a dairy farmer his entire working life. Jack was a longtime volunteer at Wausau Manor Nursing Home. Jack was a member of St. Mary Catholic Church, Marathon and the Catholic Order of Foresters. He enjoyed driving his Model A for area weddings, loved playing cards, his card club, bowling and snowmobiling. His many nieces and nephews will remember him as a great uncle. Survivors include his siblings, LeRoy (DeLoris) Knauf, Marathon, Mary Schumacher, Marathon, Betty (Ken) Ahrens, Marathon, Rita (Bill) Lemmer, Edgar, Jean (Ken) Dirks, Tomahawk, Bill (Jean) Knauf, Marathon, along with many nieces, nephews, great nieces and great nephews, other relatives and friends. Besides his parents, he was preceded in death by a brother-in-law, Harold Schumacher. The Funeral Mass will be celebrated at 11:30 a.m. Monday January 4, 2016 at St. Mary Catholic Church, Marathon. Rev. Msgr. Joseph Diermeier will preside. Burial will be in the parish cemetery. Friends may call on Monday from 9:00 a.m. until the time of services at the church. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be directed to St. Mary Parish, Marathon. Pallbearers for the funeral will be, Jeff Dirks, David Schumacher, Tim Knauf, Paul Jaglinski, Tim Studinger and Marshall Jacobs. The family wishes to express their sincere appreciation to Wausau Manor Nursing Home, Copperleaf Assisted Living and Aspirus Comfort Care and Hospice Services for care given to Jack. Peterson/Kraemer Funeral Home, Marathon, is in charge of arrangements. Online condolences may be expressed at www.petersonkraemer.com