Obituaries
James Francken
Oct 6, 2024
The family of James "Jim" Erwin Francken is deeply saddened to announce his passing on October 6, 2024, at the age of 78, in his hometown of Wausau, WI, surrounded by loved ones. Born on January 8, 1946, in Wausau, WI, Jim was a proud Army veteran who served our country during the Vietnam War, with his service concluding in...
Ryan Mayer
Oct 6, 2024
On October 6th, 2024, Ryan David Mayer took his eternal Harley ride after a courageous battle with lung cancer.
He was born on May 13th, 1986, to Marlowe Mayer and Rene (Mayer) Reissmann.
On July 20th, 2024, he married the love of his life of 22 years, Leslie Ziegel.
Ryan was a hardworking, loving and devoted Husband, father, son, brother, uncle and friend....
Phillip Perushek
Sep 30, 2024
Phillip Angelo Perushek, 83, passed away on Monday September 30, 2024, at Aspirus Wausau Hospital, surrounded by his family.
Phil was born June 7, 1941 in Ely, Minnesota, the son of Frank and Rose Perushek. He earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Industrial Arts at the University of Minnesota-Duluth. After graduation, he taught industrial arts in Racine, where...
Mae B. Winter
Sep 28, 2024
Mae Belle Winter, age 84, died Saturday, September 28, 2024, at Mountain Terrace Senior Living in Wausau, Wisconsin.
Mae was born November 29, 1939, to the late Martin and Isla (Smart) Abitz. She married Delos Winter on May 5, 1962, in Wausau. The couple were blessed with three children - Janice, Delmar and Barbara. Mae and Delos dairy farmed in the...
Ralph E. Guillaume
2024
Ralph Guillaume, 89, passed away on September 27, 2024. He was born on October 4, 1934, to William and Helen (Springer) Guillaume in Moon (Mosinee), Wisconsin.
He was married to Geraldine Polley at Zion Lutheran Church in the Town of Easton. Ralph was a diesel mechanic for many years, retiring from Penske Trucking. In his retirement, he loved to feed the...
William "Bill" C. Trempe
Sep 25, 2024
William "Bill" C. Trempe, aged 80, of Wausau, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, September 25, 2024, at Aspirus Wausau Hospital.
Born on December 29, 1943, in Wausau, William was the son of the late Elmer and Beatrice (Mogensen) Trempe. After graduating from Wausau High School, he proudly served his country in the U.S. Coast Guard during the Vietnam Era. Following his...
Wayne Schmidt
Sep 24, 2024
Wayne Louis Schmidt died September 24, 2024 in Wausau, Wisconsin. He was born September 14, 1935 in the town of Spirit, Wisconsin. He was the oldest son of Nellie Cutts Schmidt and Louis Schmidt. He attended Liberty School in the town of Spirit, and completed high school at Lincoln High in Wisconsin Rapids. He attended the UW-Stevens Point, UW-Madison, and...
LeRoy D. Seehafer
Sep 20, 2024
LeRoy Seehafer, age 80, passed away on Friday September 20, 2024 in Weston surrounded by his family.
LeRoy was born in Wausau, WI to Wilbert and Myra Seehafer. LeRoy married Jean Wenzlick of Weston WI. on June 22, 1968 in Merrill WI at Our Saviors Lutheran Church. He Graduated in May of 1968 with a Bachelors Degree in Chemical Engineering. LeRoy...
Robert L. Nowitzke
Sep 16, 2024
Robert (Bob/Papa) L Nowitzke Sr, 80 passed away peacefully on Monday September 16, 2024 at home surrounded by his family. He is survived by his loving wife Jane, sons William, Robert Jr and daughter Robin.
Grandchildren Justyn, Alexandra (Zach), Cody (Chy) and Brilee. Great grandchildren Ashton, Amelia, Camden and Nea. Aunt Eleanor Porosky and brother Michael. He was preceded in death...
Ervin H. Birr
Sep 14, 2024
Ervin Birr, age 86, passed away on September 14, 2024.
Ervin was born in Wausau, WI to the late Julius Birr and Elizabeth Birr (Behling). Ervin married JoAnn Birr (Oelke ) of Wausau, Wisconsin on June 6, 1959, at Trinity Lutheran Church in Wausau, WI.
He was preceded in death by Julius Birr (Father), Elizabeth Birr (Mother). Laurie (Daughter), Gordon and Melvin (Brothers),...
Gary L. Maas
Sep 13, 2024
Gary L. Maas, age 81, of Wausau died on Friday, September 13, 2024 at Copperleaf Assisted Living.
Gary was born on June 21, 1943 in Wausau to the late Arnold and Irene (Borth) Maas. Gary discovered his love for music when he learned how to play the accordion at the young age of 6 years old. That love of music carried...
Carol Jean Hazen
Sep 13, 2024
Carol Jean (Doede) Hazen, age 89, passed away on September 13, 2024, surrounded by her loving children. She was born on December 8, 1934, in Wausau, to the late Arnold and Dorothy (Schmidt) Doede. Carol attended Wausau High School, graduating in 1953, where she formed many lasting friendships, especially with her beloved “The Girls” group.
On June 22, 1957, Carol married...
Yvonne "Vonnie" Siewert
Sep 11, 2024
Yvonne J. Siewert, age 85, of Rib Mountain, WI, passed away on September 11, 2024, at Waterfall Health of Wausau with family by her side.
The family will be holding a private service to celebrate her life. She will be laid to rest at Restlawn Memorial Park.
Yvonne was born on April 28, 1939, in the town of Reed, WI, to the...
Lloyd A. Uttecht
Sep 10, 2024
Lloyd Allen Uttecht, of Wausau, Wisconsin joined his friends and family in heaven on September 10, 2024. He is joining his son Brian, his sister Judy, his parents Gilbert and Dora, his brother-in-law Frank and his childhood best friend Donny. He is survived by his wife MayAnn Uttecht (Heindl); his son Randy (Misty) Uttecht, his grandchildren Kate (Jesse) Uttecht, Alexi...
Beverly A. Krueger
Sep 7, 2024
Beverly Krueger, age 91, passed away on September 7, 2024 at her home surrounded by her family.
Beverly was born on August 28, 1933 in Wausau, WI to Jacob and Mildred (Harding) Knapp. She worked at the Factory for most of her life. Beverly enjoyed watching the Packers and NASCAR, going to bingo and scratch tickets. She also enjoyed going to...
Caroline E. Kuehl
Sep 5, 2024
Caroline E. Kuehl, 91, of Wausau, passed away peacefully at Rennes Health & Rehab on September 5, 2024 with her loving daughter at her side.
She, Myrtle and Arline were born as triplets on February 2, 1933, at home in the Town of Texas, to parents Arthur and Elsie (Steffen) Traska. Carrie was a homemaker, but also worked at Marathon Battery...
Nancy Schwede
Sep 5, 2024
Nancy Ann Schwede (Kasten) of Wausau, Wisconsin, passed away on September 4, 2024, with her two loving daughters by her side. Born May 26, 1937, to the late William and Ruth Kasten (Brown), Nancy was the fourth of seven hardworking, fun-loving Kasten children raised in the tiny town of Moon, near Mosinee, Wisconsin.
“A friendly gal and good lookin’ too,” Nancy...
William Raymond Shattuck
Sep 3, 2024
It is with heavy hearts we announce the passing of William Raymond Shattuck, a beloved Father, Grandfather, and Brother. William was born on September 23rd, 1948, in Rhinelander, Wisconsin and passed away September 3, 2024.
He was a proud father to his three sons, The Late William Shattuck jr; Dustin (Courtney) Shattuck; Brandon Shattuck, and a proud grandfather to Oliver Shattuck,...
Lydia Goetsch
Sep 3, 2024
Lydia Florence Marie (nee Jaeger) Goetsch died at home in the Town of Berlin on September 3, 2024. She arrived on June 1, 1932, the fourth of six surviving children born to her farming parents, Albert and Hulda (nee: Delfs) Jaeger in the Town of Pine River. Lydia was baptized and confirmed at St. Luke’s Lutheran Church, Pine River. As...
Pauline Marie Neterval
Aug 29, 2024
Pauline Marie Neterval, 59, of Wausau, passed away August 29, 2024, at Aspirus Wausau Hospital.
Pauline was born March 26, 1965, to Ken Patton and Caroline Jackson. When she wasn't outside enjoying the fresh air, Pauline liked spending her time watching tv, listening to music, and being with her cat.
Pauline is survived by her loving children, Zayne Siverling, Zerek Neterval, Joleen...
