Lyle E. Krautkramer

Lyle E. Krautkramer, 89, of Marathon, passed away on Sunday, August 20, 2023 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital.

He was born on August 17, 1934 in Marathon to the late Joseph and Mary (Gassner) Krautkramer.  Lyle married the former Laverne Kurtzweil in Marathon at St. Mary Catholic Church on May 1, 1957.

Lyle worked for many years as a dairy and Ginseng farmer.  As he enjoyed building and tinkering with things, he also was able to develop equipment and practices that allowed for improved efficiency with his Ginseng operations.  Along with his hard work on the farm, he collected and acquired many antique tractors, including his favorite manufactured by Eagle.  Spending time with family was important to Lyle and many evening Sheepshead games will be remembered by all.  He enjoyed deer hunting, making sausage, fishing, golfing, polkas, and traveling with his family and friends.  Over the years Lyle was able to travel extensively throughout the United States and across the world including, more recently, to Washington, D.C. with the Honor Flight.  He served in the U.S. Army and also was a member of the American Legion Alois Dreikosen Post #469.  He had a love for animals especially for his white German Shepherds.

Survivors include his four children, Kathy (Jeff) Koppa, Marathon, Brenda Kraft, Wausau, Francis (Jayme) Krautkramer, Marathon, and Cindy (Alan) Schreier, Marathon; grandchildren, Jennifer (Raj) Bodicharla, Stacy (Mike) Liedl, Robert Kraft, Jonathon (Nikki) Kraft, Elyse (Will) Boyle, Brandon (Angelica) Krautkramer, Kara (Eann Shepro) Krautkramer, David (Brianna) Schreier, and Kristin (Tony) Meister; four great-grandsons; one great-granddaughter; sister, Irene Cihlar, Marathon; and brothers and sisters-in-law, Angie Martens, Elaine Iattoni, Richard Kienbaum, and John Austin.

He was preceded in death by his wife, Laverne; parents, Joseph and Mary; grandson, Benjamin Koppa; siblings, Delores (Clarence) Rader, Florence (Oscar) Witberler, Marie (Roman) Gau, Cecilia (Emil) Zins, Alois (Lillian), Carl (Mary), Joe (Sylvia), and Leroy; brothers and sisters-in-law, Richard (Mary Jane) Jansen, Fred (Lillian) Lang, Lyle Kurtzweil, Elaine Kienbaum, and Donna Mae Austin; and Scott Kraft.

The funeral mass will be celebrated at 12:00 p.m. on Saturday, August 26, 2023 at St. Mary Catholic Church, Marathon, with Rev. Msgr. Joseph Diermeier presiding.  Visitation will begin at 9:00 a.m. until the time of service all 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.

We would like to thank the personnel at Renaissance Assisted Living, Copperleaf Assisted Living, Aspirus Emergency Department, Edgar and SAFER ambulance personnel along with first responders, Dr. Valantine, and Rev. Msgr. Joseph Diermeier for the care they gave Lyle over the past several years.