Obituaries

Aug 1, 2020

Vivian R. Reissmann, 81, of Wausau, passed away peacefully at Benedictine Living Community of Wausau on August 1, 2020.

Vivian was born June 8, 1939 in Waupaca to the late Vernon and Dorothy (Testin) Robbins and grew up with sisters and brothers: Roselind, Leroy, Joanne and Wayne. Vivian graduated from Waupaca High school in 1957. She married...

Aug 1, 2020

Susan J. Breutzmann, 84, of Rothschild, passed away August 1, 2020 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital.

Susan was born June 25, 1936 in the Town of Easton to the late Theodore and Clara (Stark) Mueller. She married Howard Breutzmann on August 29, 1959 and together they had two daughters. Susan worked over 27 years- first as a receptionist,...

Jul 27, 2020

Robert W. Schmoldt, 47, of the town of Berlin, passed away on July 27, 2020 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital after a daunting five-month fight with cancer.  He was born to Billie and Sandra (Reilly) Schmoldt on January 11, 1973 in Ripon, Wisconsin.

Bert met the love of his life, Tracy, on New Year’s Eve of 1999 and...

Jul 24, 2020

Allen Dean Campbell, 61, Wausau, died Friday, July 24, 2020 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital.

Allen was born April 3, 1959 in Pontiac, Michigan to the late Allen and Sharon (Riley) Campbell.  He proudly served in the US Marine Corps where he initially learned to be a radio technician.  Allen worked for the City of Pontiac, MI in...

Jul 23, 2020

Margaret M. Weber, age 96, of Wausau, Wisconsin, passed away at Mount View Care Center on July 23, 2020.

She was born on November 6, 1923 in Wausau at home to the late Gustave and Martha Papendorf. She was the youngest of five girls and one boy.

Margaret graduated from Wausau Senior High in 1941. ...

Jul 19, 2020

Lloyd Raymond Grande, 82, of Rib Mountain, passed away on Sunday, July 19, 2020 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital.

He was born on July 16, 1938 in Drummond, Wisconsin, to the late Einar and Cora (Olson) Grande.  At a young age, the family moved to Wausau as a result of Einar finding a new job.  Lloyd grew up...

Jul 16, 2020

James William Kiepke, 79, of Hazelhurst, formerly of Wausau, passed away on Thursday, July 16, 2020 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital surrounded by his children.

He was born to William and Martha (Breitenfeldt) Kiepke on February 2, 1941 in Wausau.  He truly loved the outdoors, especially hunting and fishing.  Other interests included baseball, fast-pitch softball and archery.

Jul 15, 2020

Vivian Thompson, 85, of Wausau died Wednesday July 15, 2020 at Wellington Place in Rib Mountain under the care of Aspirus Comfort Care and Hospice Services.

Vivian was born August 11, 1934 in Aniwa to the late Charles and Edna Little. Following her graduation from Wausau High School, she worked at Employer’s Mutual Insurance and D.J. Murray...

Jul 14, 2020

Robert Nicholas Young Jr, 24, passed away at his home unexpectedly, on Tuesday, July 14, 2020.

Bobby was born on February 22, 1996, in Wausau, Wisconsin to Robert and Mellisa. After completing high school, Bobby joined and served his country honorably in the United States Marine Corps from July 14, 2014, until November 29, 2016. He was...

Jul 14, 2020

Thomas M. Wilde, 65, of Lake Tomahawk, passed away on July 14, 2020, at Froedert Hospital in Milwaukee, Wisconsin due to unknown medical complications.

On August 13, 1954, in Wausau, Wisconsin, Thomas Michael Wilde entered this world, son to the late Alvin and Irma (Baumann) Wilde. After graduating from Wausau East High in 1972, Thomas went on...

Jul 5, 2020

Irene Ruth Schoepke, 93, of Wausau, passed away on Sunday, July 5, 2020, at Aspirus Wausau Hospital.

She was born on August 30, 1926, to the late Albert and Melida (Luetschwager) Golz. Irene stood up as a bridesmaid for a friend’s wedding, where she met Leander “Bud” Schoepke, who was a groomsman at the same wedding. It...

Jul 3, 2020

Edna Geiger, long time resident of Kronenwetter, passed away peacefully on Friday, July 3rd at the age of 99.

Edna was born in May 9, 1921 to John and Marie (Schreiber) Borchardt in the Town of Wien, Marathon County. She was a graduate of Stratford High School. She married Joseph Geiger on January 13, 1945, at St....

Jul 3, 2020

Brett Michael Lucht, age 50 of Wausau, WI, passed away unexpectedly on July 3, 2020 from an accidental drowning while at a gathering with friends and his family.  Brett was born in Neenah, WI on Jan. 4, 1970, the third child and first-born son of Larry and Sandra Lucht. When Brett was nine months old the family moved to...

Jul 2, 2020

Phyllis Venner, 69, of Wausau passed away on Thursday, July 2, 2020 at The Bay at Colonial Manor, Wausau.

She was born May 29, 1951 in Wausau to Helen (Punke) Wendt of Wausau and the late Alfred Wendt. For many years, Phyllis was a dispatcher for several over the road trucking companies.  She loved spending time with...

Jul 2, 2020

Marie L. Gau, age 97 of Wausau, passed away on Thursday, July 2, 2020 at Wausau Manor under the care of Aspirus Comfort Care and Hospice Services.

She was born in Marathon on August 28, 1922, daughter of the late Joseph and Mary (Gassner) Krautkramer.  Marie married Earl Larrabee, who preceded her in death.  She married Roman...

Jun 27, 2020

Isabelle Ganterer was as kind and loving of a woman that there ever was. She showed her love for her family by always being there. She loved to take care of her grandchildren and was a generous soul who always put others before herself. Isabelle was a caregiver. She opened her heart and home to care for her parents...

Jun 26, 2020

Thomas J. Patenaude, 81, formerly of Rhinelander, passed away on June 26, 2020, at St. Clare’s Hospital in Weston, Wisconsin.

Thomas was born in Green Bay on October 28, 1938, to the late Joseph and Kathleen (Schwalbach) Patenaude. On September 12, 1959, Thomas married Mary Burg, who proceeded him in death in 2004. On August 25, 2006,...

Jun 22, 2020

Ann Marie Meyer, age 89 of Wausau, left her earthly home peacefully, on Monday, June 22, 2020 at her home.

She was born in Wausau on July 24, 1930, the youngest of 15 children born to the late Paul and Pearl (Schulta) Richey. On July 16, 1949, she married Edward P. Meyer in Wausau. He preceded her...

Jun 20, 2020

Rosalie M. Brehmer, 90, of Wausau, passed away on Saturday, June 20, 2020, at Copperleaf Assisted Living of Schofield.

She was born on March 2, 1930 in Wausau to the late Erwin and Meta (Haese) Fust.  Rosalie worked at F.W. Woolworth and also cleaned businesses and people’s homes.  She married William “Bill” Brehmer in Wausau at St....

Jun 19, 2020

Elton F. Burish, 88, died peacefully at home on June 19, 2020 under the care of Aspirus Comfort Care and Hospice Services.  He was born April 22, 1932 in Francis Creek, WI, son of the late Edward and Leora (Jost) Burish.  He married Joyce Urban on May 19, 1956 at Trinity Lutheran Church, Wausau, WI.

Besides his...