Obituaries
Ronald M. Rothenberger Jr.
Jun 27, 2023
Mr. Ronald M. Rothenberger, age 51, passed away on June 25, 2023.
Ronnie was born in Wausau, WI to Ronald C. Rothenberger and Johanna (Scragg) Rothenberger. Ron leaves behind family and friends as he starts his final ride: his parents Ron Sr., Johanna; Brothers - Chris, Andrew, and James Rothenberger; Sister - Jeannette Rothenberger, Sister-in-Laws - Nicole (Luedtke) Rothenberger and...
Josie Rice
Jun 25, 2023
Josie Rice passed away on June 25, 2023 at the Aspirus Hospice House.
Josie was born January 17, 1941, in Boscobel, WI to Chris and Lenora King. She graduated from Boscobel High School and earned her undergraduate degree from University of Wisconsin Superior later in life. She raised her children in Marathon and had a long career at Wausau...
Ruth E Carlson
Jun 24, 2023
Ruth Carlson, age 86, passed away on June 24, 2023.
Ruth was born in Elkhorn, WI to Wallace and Eleanor Babcock. Ruth met Ramert Carlson while he was serving in the Air Force. They were married on November 26,1955 in Elkhorn, WI.
After raising 5 children, she went to work full time at the Gamut. She worked at the junior...
Ronald Orris Erickson
Jun 21, 2023
Ron Erickson May 3, 1933 - June 21, 2023Ron, a loving husband, dedicated engineer, and passionate railroad fan, passed away on June 21st at 90 years old. Ron's life was filled with accomplishments, love for his family, and a commitment to craftsmanship that left a lasting impact on all who knew him.Born in Wausau WI, he spent the majority of...
Earl L. Ramthun
Jun 21, 2023
Earl Lee Ramthun, 88, of Wausau, passed away peacefully on June 21, 2023.
Earl was born on May 22, 1935 to Earl H. and Dorothy A. Ramthun. He graduated from Wausau High School and went to serve his country in the army from 1956 to 1958. In 1958, Earl met Darlene through their workplaces. Earl and Darlene got married...
Joan Ruth Chittum
Jun 19, 2023
Joan Ruth Chittum (Marx) passed away on June 19, 2023. She was born May 21, 1935 in Fond du Lac, WI to the late Clarence and Gladys (Ours) Marx. After graduating from Campbellsport High School in 1953, she moved to Milwaukee and worked at Northwestern Mutual. It was in Milwaukee that she met her husband; James. They were united in...
Maurita "Murt" Burke
Jun 18, 2023
Maurita "Murt" Burke, 89, beloved wife of the late Dennis L. Burke passed away peacefully at home on June 18, 2023.
Murt was born on August 29, 1933 in Richland Center, WI daughter of the late Gerald and Mabel (Hoffman) Johnson. She worked with her husband at Clearfield Cheese for many years. In her spare time she enjoyed watching...
Marcia M. Volkman
Jun 16, 2023
Marcia M. Volkman, 80, of Wausau, departed this life peacefully on June 16, 2023 surrounded by her loving family at Aspirus Wausau Hospital.
Marcia was born on October 19, 1942 daughter of the late Hilmer and Leona (Rehbein) Dietze. She was a graduate of Medford High School class of 1960. She later attended Beauty School in Eau Claire. She...
Louis Zastrow
Jun 12, 2023
Louis Zastrow, 84, of Wausau, passed away Monday, June 12th at his home.
Louis grew up just north of Wausau and lived in the same area called Taegesville his entire life. Reno Zastrow, his father, owned and operated a Pure Oil gas station at the corner of County Highways K and A; it closed sometime in the 50’s. His...
Kristina M. Ehmke
Jun 4, 2023
Kristina M. Ehmke, 44, of Wausau, is a free soul now as her 35 year fight with Chronic Vomiting Syndrome (CVS) was ended abruptly June 4th 2023. This debilitating disease interfered with her quality of life on a daily basis. On her good days she was an unstoppable worker that would always choose the toughest projects. Kristina is already...
Paul T. Ott
Jun 3, 2023
Retired Brigadier General Paul T. Ott, age 79, passed away peacefully in his home on June 3, 2023.
Paul was born in Portsmouth, NH to Raymond and Rosemary (Gendron) Ott. He attended Newman High School, Wausau, where he met the love of his life, Ramona Wunsch. Together they graduated from Newman in 1961. They were married July 10, 1965. They...
Stuart Berg
Jun 3, 2023
Stuart Berg, 95, of Wausau, beloved husband of the late Hildegard (Lawen) Berg, departed this life peacefully after a courageous battle with cancer on June 3, 2023.
Stuart was born on February 3, 1928 in Wausau, son of the late Elmer and Jennie (Altenberg) Berg. He was a graduate of Wausau High School class of 1947. He enlisted in...
Jerid Clemens
Jun 1, 2023
Jerid was born on March 5, 1973, in Wausau on a sunny day. He was born to Debi (Timm) Baeseman and Neil J. Clemens he left this world on June 1, 2023.
He began his life in Wausau enjoying all the wonder the world had to offer. A gentle spirit, yet hard to keep track of, he was...
Duane E. Hansen
May 27, 2023
Duane Elliot Hansen, Age 72, passed away peacefully on Saturday May 27, 2023. Duane was born on July 28, 1950 at St. Joesph"s Hospital in Milwaukee,Wi. to Elmer and Dorothy BettyJane (nee)Ritt Hansen. Duane has 4 siblings that are residing in the Bellevue, Wa. area They are Barb, Jane, Jim and Mary. In 1982 Duane Married Karen Pelt. while together...
Rita R Boser
May 27, 2023
Rita R Boser, 95, of Edgar, went to be with her Lord Jesus Christ on May 27, 2023.
Rita was born January 31, 1928, in Edgar, to parents Matthias and Mary (Wirkus) Boser. She worked as a secretary at Marathon Electric from the age of 19 until she retired. She also worked on the family farm, milking cows and...
Judith Nelson
May 24, 2023
Judith Lee (Heintz) Nelson, 87, passed away on May 24, 2023, at Primrose Memory Care of Wausau following a lengthy battle with Alzheimer's.
Born in Merrill, Wisconsin on May 26, 1935, Judy was the daughter of the late Leo and Dorana (Muck) Heintz. After graduating from UW-Stevens Point with a degree in Elementary Education, Judy worked as a first-grade teacher...
Susan M. Schreiber
May 23, 2023
Susan M. Schreiber, 62, died May 23, 2023 of breast cancer. She is now rejoicing in heaven as God has promised to those who believe.
Born in Wausau, WI, on March 25, 1961, Susan was the daughter of the late Elroy and Ruth (Wilde) Brandt. She married David Schreiber, her high school sweetheart, on September 1, 1984. On their wedding...
Melvin H. Stahel
May 22, 2023
Melvin H. Stahel, age 80, of Marathon City passed away on Monday, May 22, 2023, at Aspirus Hospice House.
Melvin was born on October 9, 1942, to the late Reinhart and Viola (Langhoff) Stahel. He grew up in the town of Stettin. He married Clair Ann Weiland on October 16, 1965, at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in the...
William (Bill) G. Fenhaus
May 16, 2023
William (Bill) G. Fenhaus, 76, of Wausau, passed away peacefully at his home on May 16, 2023.
Bill was born on August 14, 1946, in Wausau to Melvin and Marion (Reichl) Fenhaus. He was raised in Wausau and graduated from Wausau High in 1964. He then attended Wausau Technical College and earned a 2-year degree in Business Administration. On April...
Ronald "Ronnie" W. Hardell
May 13, 2023
Ronald "Ronnie" W. Hardell, 85, lifelong resident of Wausau, died Saturday, May 13, 2023, at his residence under the care of Interim Hospice.
Ronald was born on June 15, 1937, in Wausau, to the late Wilbert and Agnes (Baneck) Hardell. In his younger years, Ronnie lived on a farm. In 1979, he married Gertrude F. Berger at St. Paul's United...
