William Wischmeyer

William Wischmeyer, 88, of Wausau , died Friday August 28, 2009 at Hospice House.

William was born December 16, 1920 in the town of Easton to the late Harry and Anna (Abma) Wischmeyer. He married Ethel Ninnemann Kordus on August 16, 1963 in Pine City , Minn. Ethel preceded him in death on June 16, 2009 . William worked as a finish carpenter for many years before retiring. He also helped his wife run the Bon Ton Café in Wausau and after retirement the 6 ^th Street Laundromat. William was a member of the church choir, enjoyed bowling, golfing, hunting and fishing. He also enjoyed spending time with family and friends playing cards, dice and going up North.

Survivors include his three stepchildren; Marlene (Donald) Schewe of Wausau, Pamela (Michael) Apfelbeck of Rhinelander, and Glen Kordus of Windsor, 11 step grandchildren, 10 step great grandchildren, and one brother Martin ( Beverly ) Wischmeyer of the town of Wausau .

Besides his wife Ethel and his parents, William was preceded in death by two sisters Gertrude Bultman, Rena Vlietstra, and one stepson Dale Kordus.

Funeral services will be 10:30 a.m. Wednesday September 2, 2009 at St. Stephen Lutheran Church, Wausau . The Reverend Gary Froseth will officiate. Entombment will be in Restlawn Memorial Park Mausoleum. Visitation will be from 4 p.m. until 7 p.m. Tuesday September 1, 2009 at the Helke Funeral Home, Wausau and Wednesday from 10 a.m. until the time of services at the church.