Obituaries
Joseph Kastner
Apr 19, 2013
Joseph D. Kastner, 84, of Wausau, passed away on Friday, April 19, 2013, at North Central Health Care – Gardenside Crossing, under the care of Aspirus Comfort Care and Hospice Services. A memorial service will be at 11:00 a.m. on Tuesday, April 23, 2013, at St. Paul's United Church of Christ, 426 Washington St., Wausau, with Rev. Philip Schneider officiating....
Leroy Strek
Apr 18, 2013
Leroy C. Strek, 86, of Wausau was reunited in death with his loving wife, Ione on Thursday, April 18, 2013, at Mount View Care Center. He was born to Gilbert and Florence (Putteen) Strek on November 14, 1926, in their family home in Wausau. He graduated from Wausau Senior High School in 1944. On May 19, 1945 he married Ione...
James Nowak
Apr 18, 2013
James Nowak, 69, Wausau, passed away peacefully on April 18th 2013, at Mount View Nursing Home – Evergreen Terrace, after a long illness. James was born to the late John and Mary Nowak on October 26th 1943 and was a graduate of Edgar High School. He loved fishing, taking long walks outdoors, and animals, especially small dogs. He is survived...
Richard Holm Sr
Apr 17, 2013
Richard W. Holm Sr., 85, went to eternal life on April 17, 2013, with his family around him, under Hospice Comfort Care at Colonial Manor. Richard was born Nov. 12, 1927 in Ladysmith WI, to the late James and Florence (O'Neil) Holm. He served in the United States Navy in 1944-1945. On Jan. 15, 1949 he married the late Gladys...
Charles Sillars
Apr 15, 2013
Chuck was born November 20th 1931, the son of the late Angus and Aretia Sillars, in Wausau, WI. During the Korean War, he proudly served in the United States Air Force and was honorably discharged in September 1953. On January 17th 1953, he was united in marriage to Arlene Rodewald. On Monday, April 15th 2013, Charles James Sillars, died at...
Muriel Wilson
Apr 14, 2013
Muriel M. Wilson, 93, passed away at Aspirus Hospice House on April 14, 2013. She was born to Arthur and Mary (Gerrits) Smits on September 2, 1919, in Green Bay. On November 18, 1939, she married Robert C. Wilson. He preceded her in death on June 1, 1994. Muriel was specially known for her wit and humor. She enjoyed playing...
Warren Salzmann
Apr 13, 2013
Warren Salzmann, 92, of Wausau passed away on Saturday, April 13, 2013 at Wausau Manor. He was born January 16, 1921, in Wausau, to the late Nick and Dela (Fisher) Salzmann. Warren was a 1939 graduate of Wausau High School. He served in the Army Air Force during WWII as a Sergeant. Warren was employed by the Singer Sewing Machine...
Janet Huebner
Apr 13, 2013
Janet R. Huebner, age 87, passed away on Saturday, April 13, 2013 at Aspirus Hospice House under the care of Aspirus Comfort Care and Hospice Services with her daughter and son-in-law at her bedside. Jan was born on November 30, 1925, in Wausau, daughter of Janet Schlegel Reinhold and Walter H. Reinhold. Jan grew up and graduated from Wausau High...
Vernon Sommerfeldt
Apr 12, 2013
Vernon Edward Sommerfeldt, 74, of Wausau passed away on Friday, April 12, 2013 at Wausau Manor. He was born February 13, 1939 in Wausau to the late Harold and Hermindina "Tina" (Bloedel) Sommerfeldt. On June 24, 1961, Vernon married Marlene Utecht at Trinity Lutheran Church, Wausau. He worked as an auto mechanic at Gritzmacher's Truck and Auto. For several years...
Jessica Gensler-Gauger
Apr 8, 2013
Jessica Fanchon-Anne Gensler-Gauger Jessica was born February 21st 1977, the daughter of Michael and Cynthia Carpenter. She resided in Wausau, with her husband, Trever, and children, Alexander and Stephen Gensler. On Monday, April 8th 2013, Jessica Fanchon-Anne Gensler-Gauger, died in her home. She was 36 years old. She will be remembered by her husband, Trever Scott Gauger; two sons, Alexander...
Lenore Plisch
Apr 3, 2013
Lenore Frances (Hoeft) Plisch, 82, of Albany, GA died Wednesday, April 3, 2013, at Phoebe Putney Memorial Hospital, Albany, GA. She was native of Rothschild, WI and had resided in Albany, GA for the past five years. She was united in marriage to Merlin L. Plisch on September 15, 1951. She followed Merlin during his 21 year career in the...
Luella Baumann
Apr 2, 2013
Luella Bertha Hertha Baumann, 94, of Wausau, passed away on Tuesday, April 2, 2013, at Mt. View Care Center. She was born to Martin and Augusta (Hoernke) Sturm in the town of Maine on September 27, 1918. She was married on November 7, 1936, to Elgart Baumann, Sr. in the town of Maine. He preceded her in death on July...
Genevieve Krueger
Mar 30, 2013
Genevieve was born February 26th 1922, the daughter of the late John and Alexia (Drake) Spatz, in the town of Kronenwetter. On May 12th 1945, she was united in marriage to Herman Krueger, at St. James Catholic Church, Wausau. Gen enjoyed spending time with her great-granddaughter, Alyssa, and knitting baby afghans. On Saturday, March 30th 2013, Genevieve Mary Krueger died...
Rudolph Baumann
Mar 28, 2013
Rudolph Baumann, 78, of Wausau passed away Thursday, March 28, 2013 at Mt. View Care Center. He was born November 4, 1934 in the town of Texas to the late Rudolph and Emma (Lemke) Baumann. Rudolph was a veteran of the Korean War serving in the U.S. Navy. On August 20, 1960 he married Mary Clare Bartosch at St. Francis...
Viola Frick
Mar 28, 2013
Viola Frick, 91, of Wausau passed away Thursday, March 28, 2013 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital. She was born May 19, 1921 in the town of Stettin to the late Paul and Alma (Mundinger) Nehring. On June 1, 1944 she married Theodore Frick in Wausau. While raising their three children, Viola worked at Wausau Insurance, Trinity Lutheran Church and Wausau Supply....
Kenneth Prigge
Mar 27, 2013
Ken was born November 24th 1962, the son of Clifford and Karen (Fenhaus) Prigge. A lifelong resident of the Wausau area, he was a 1981 graduate of Wausau East High School and attended UW – Marathon County for two years. On October 16th 1993, he was united in marriage to Nancy Nielsen. Creating beautiful landscaping, building homes, and installing windows...
George Jeske
Mar 26, 2013
George Jeske, 92, of Wausau passed away Tuesday, March 26, 2013 at North Central Health Care Center. He was born June 5, 1920 in the town of Eau Pleine to the late Frank and Elizabeth (Hekedish) Jeske. After graduating from Stratford High School, George attended UW LaCrosse to obtain a teaching degree. George met his future wife, Evelyn Winkler at...
Richard Westcott
Mar 25, 2013
Richard Daniel Westcott (Dick), 79, of Wausau passed away on Monday, March 25, 2013, surrounded by his family at Aspirus Wausau Hospital. He was born January 16, 1934 in Wausau to the late Daniel and Veronica (Haelke) Westcott. Dick was a graduate of Wausau High School and attended UW-Marathon County. He served as a gunnery sergeant in the Marine Corps...
Ruth Slett
Mar 24, 2013
Ruth "Ruthie Van" L. Van Slett, 94, of Wausau, passed away on Sunday, March 24, 2013, at Cedar Ridge Elder Care Services under the care of Aspirus Comfort Care and Hospice Services. She was born November 18, 1918, in Wausau to Albert and Lisa (Meihawk) Kasten. She married Elmo Van Slett in Wausau on July 7, 1941. Ruthie was a...
Nancy Wilde
Mar 19, 2013
Nancy was born July 20th 1937, the daughter of the late Henry P. and Florence A. (Knaack) Jojade, in Wausau. On September 14th 1957, she was united in marriage to Gerald E. Wilde at Grace Evangelical and Reformed Church, now Grace United Church of Christ. Nancy worked as a secretary until she left to raise her children and help run...
