Obituaries
Arlette M Hildebrandt
Jul 6, 2023
Arlette Hildebrandt, 87, of Wausau, passed away on Thursday, July 6, 2023.
She was born on April 27, 1936, to the late Louis and Adella (Luebbe) Gums, in WI.
Arlette graduated from Birnamwood High School, she worked a number of jobs until she found her place at Wausau Insurance where she retired at the age of 62. She enjoyed trips...
LaVerne E. Flagel
Jul 6, 2023
LaVerne E. Flagel, 95, of Wausau, passed away 4 days shy of her 96th birthday. She was born July 10, 1927, in Wausau, to the late Alfred and Luella (Bartell) Draeger. She married Duane "Fritzi" Flagel on January 29, 1949 at St. Paul’s Lutheran Church. Her greatest joy in life were babies. It did not matter if it was one that...
Thelma J. Olson
Jul 4, 2023
Thelma Olson, 84, of Rib Mountain, passed away on July 4, 2023, at Aspirus Wausau Hospital surrounded by her loving family.
Thelma was born to Albert and Jane (Watterston) Damm, now deceased, on November 20, 1938, in Stetsonville, Taylor County, WI. She attended Pleasant Valley School in the Township of Deer Creek, and graduated from Medford High School and...
Helen Mae Marschall
Jul 1, 2023
Helen Mae Marschall, 97, went to be with her Lord on July 1, 2023. She was born Dec. 24, 1925 in the Town of Berlin, to the late Robert and Pauline (Hoeft) Seefeld. Helen graduated from Wausau High School and then worked for the General Telephone Co. On May 7, 1949 she married Clarence Marschall at St. Paul's Lutheran Church...
Arleigh E. Utecht
Jul 1, 2023
Arleigh Utecht, passed away on July 1, 2023 at the age of 83.
Arleigh was born in Brokaw, Wisconsin to Harry and Amanda Utecht. He married Donna (Schulz) of Wausau on September 29, 1962 and together they had two sons, Mark and Dean.Arleigh retired as the maintenance supervisor at Wausau Medical center after more than 20 years. He also served his...
Roy W. H. Passow
Jun 28, 2023
Roy W. H. Passow was welcomed into the presence of the Lord Jesus on Wednesday, June 28, at the age of 100.
A Wausau native he enjoyed 95 years in Wausau before moving to Hartland, WI to be closer to family but never lost heart for his beloved Wausau. Roy will be remembered and celebrated for his love and...
Glen R. Strehlow
Jun 28, 2023
Glen Strehlow, 62 passed away on June 28,2023.
Glen was born in Wausau, WI to Earl Strehlow and Anne Strehlow. Glen married Janice Fink, of Latimer Iowa on February 16, 2002, in Honolulu Hawaii.
He is survived by wife Janice Strehlow, stepdaughters Tamara (John) Schaefer, Rachael (Gerard Zeitz) Krabbe, grandsons Luca Gatinel, Gavin Krabbe and many other nieces, nephews, other...
Irene Bartelt
Jun 28, 2023
Irene Bartelt, 88, of Wausau, passed away peacefully on June 28, 2023, at Aspirus Wausau Hospital.
Irene was born in the Town of Corning, Wisconsin to the late Frederick and Leona (Schultz) Steinagel on February 5, 1935. She married Henry Louis Bartelt on June 23, 1956 at Trinity Lutheran Church in the Town of Berlin. Together, they had one son,...
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...
