Obituaries

Mar 24, 2018

David C. Rietz a resident of Wausau, Wisconsin passed away on March 23rd, he was 57 years old.  He loved to water ski, snow ski and drive cars. He was a devoted Chicago Bulls fan and had a great sense of humor.  29 years ago he was rendered a paraplegic in an auto accident on Highway A outside of...

Mar 23, 2018

Dean John Rein II, 86, Wausau, died Friday, March 23, 2018 at Mount View Care Center under the care of Interim Hospice Care.

Dean was born June 27, 1931 in Wausau to the late Dean Arthur and Viola Gertrude (Boyack) Rein and grew up on the family farm.  He is a 1949 graduate of Wausau High School...

Mar 22, 2018

Patricia Eileen Johnson, 69, passed away peacefully on Thursday, March 22, 2018, at Brookdale in Eagan, MN.  She was born on June 22, 1948 in Wausau to Harry and the late Regina (Lake) Syring.  Patricia graduated from Wausau Senior High School in 1966.  She was the loving wife of Gregory Johnson and they were married on November 30, 1968,...

Mar 22, 2018

Leah Schuett was a very private person. Those that got to know Leah would soon realize her kind, generous and caring spirit. Leah was called to the Lord and Savior late Thursday March 22nd with her daughter Sara by her side. Leah 88, lost her battle to kidney disease under the care of the Aspirus Comfort Care at the...

Mar 16, 2018

Sandra Radtke, 64, of the town of Texas passed away Friday, March 16, 2018 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital.

She was born June 17, 1953 in Wausau to the late George and Laverne (Kell) Kalinke.  After graduating from DC Everest High School, Sandy attended UWSP achieving her Bachelor of Science Degree in 1975.  She began her career at...

Mar 14, 2018

Gary W.C. Syring Jr., 54, of Wausau, passed away on Wednesday, March 14, 2018 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital.

He was born on June 29, 1963, in Wausau, to Gary Sr. and DeAnna (Mueller) Syring.  Gary grew up in Wausau and attended local schools.  He was employed as a semi mechanic and enjoyed working on big trucks, working...

Mar 12, 2018

Kenneth J. Mason passed away on March 12, 2018.  He was born on November 17, 1922 in Tigerton, Wisconsin to Frank and Christena (Senn) Mason. He spent his childhood in Rhinelander, graduating from Rhinelander High School.  He volunteered for service in the United States Army Air Forces serving in the European Theatre on a B-24 “Liberator” bomber as a...

Mar 11, 2018

Beverly Baptist, 89, of Wausau passed away on Sunday, March 11, 2018 at Our House Senior Living.

She was born October 20, 1928 in Wausau to the late Julius and Hattie (Radtke) Russ.  Beverly grew up in Wausau and worked at several businesses which included Marathon Electric, Kraft and Connor Forest Industries.  On July 26, 1952, she...

Mar 11, 2018

Milton Imm, 96, Wausau, died Sunday, March 11, 2018 at Wausau Manor under the care of Interim Hospice and Palliative Care.

Milton was born in Wausau on April 7, 1921 to the late Emil and Alice (Dehnel) Imm.  He graduated from Wausau High School and went on to faithfully serve his country in the US Army during...

Mar 9, 2018

Marion Joyce Plautz, 87, of Wausau, passed away on Friday, March 9, 2018 at Our House Senior Living, under the care of Aspirus Comfort Care and Hospice Services.

She was born in Wausau on February 24, 1931 to the late James and Adelia (Rothmeyer) Roeder.  Marion attended schools and graduated in Wausau.  She would later marry her...

Mar 7, 2018

Janet Carlson, 84, of Wausau passed away on Wednesday, March 7, 2018 at North Central Health Care.

She was born September 25, 1933 in Wausau to the late Stanley and Susan (Dodge) Carlson.  After graduating from Wausau High School, Janet worked at the Wausau Public Library.  She then went on to work in the Systems Programming Department...

Mar 4, 2018

Cecelia R. Pieper, 94, Wausau, died Sunday, March 4, 2018 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital.

Cecelia was born to the late Rev. E.H. and Anna (Kaiser) Bertermann on August 4, 1923 in Wausau.  She married Robert J. Pieper in Wausau on June 26, 1948.  She worked as a nurse at both the original and new Wausau hospitals.  She...

Mar 3, 2018

Dale R. Nass, 69, of Wausau passed away on Saturday, March 3, 2018 at Colonial Manor Rehabilitation Center.

He was born November 27, 1948 in Wausau to the late Clarence and Esther (Anklam) Nass.  Dale was a graduate of Wausau High School.  At the age of 19, he was in a car accident that left him paralyzed. ...

Mar 2, 2018

Jeanette Evelyn Richetto, 88, of Wausau, went home to be with her Lord and Savior on March 2, 2018 at the Aspirus Hospice House in Wausau.

Jeanette, known to many as Dolly, was born July 2, 1929, to the late Richard and Mary (Denham) Lucht. At a young age she accepted Jesus Christ as her personal Savior,...

Mar 2, 2018

Paul G. Holtz, 47, of the town of Stettin, passed away on March 2, 2018 in Kronenwetter.

He was born on July 8, 1970 in Milwaukee, the son of Gerhardt and Elaine R. (Erdman) Holtz.  Paul grew up in the town of Stettin and attended school in Wausau, first at Trinity Lutheran and later graduating from Wausau...

Mar 1, 2018

Zane Farkas, 78, Wausau died Thursday, March 1, 2018 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital.

He was born January 24, 1940 in Prentice to the late Joseph and Pearl (Jackson) Farkas.  Zane served in the U.S. Army from 1957-1960.  On June 8, 1963 he married Violet Guralski at Holy Family Catholic Church, Poniatowski.  During his earlier years Zane worked...

Mar 1, 2018

Joel Thomas Strei, 63, of the town of Stettin, passed away on Thursday, March 1, 2018 at home.

He was born on September 2, 1954, in Wausau, to the late Leo and Hertha (Krenz) Strei.  Joel grew up on the family farm while attending school in the town of Berlin and graduating from Wausau West High School. ...

Feb 27, 2018

Beatrice Kleinschmidt, 92, of Wausau passed away on Tuesday, February 27, 2018 at Our House Senior Living.

She was born December 13, 1925 in Unity to the late Adolph and Viola (Seefeldt) Wein.  On August 6, 1947, Beatrice married Guy Kleinschmidt at Immanuel Lutheran Church, Marshfield.  Beatrice worked as a secretary at the Marathon County Courthouse and...

Feb 24, 2018

Elroy Frank Plautz, 87, Wausau, died Saturday February 24, 2018 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital.

Elroy was born September 18, 1930 in the Town of Maine to the late Frank and Margaret (Henning) Plautz.  He married Amaryllis “Amy” Kopplin on May 12, 1956 and the couple celebrated 61 loving years together.  Elroy worked for the James River Corporation...

Feb 19, 2018

Thomas John Treu, 92, of Wausau, passed away on Monday, February 19, 2018, at Ascension St. Clare’s Hospital, Weston.

He was born on September 7, 1925 in Schofield, WI, the son of Herman and Mary (Horak) Treu.  Thomas married Beulah Mae “Geri” Ristow on September 26, 1949 in Ottumwa, Iowa.

Thomas served in the U.S....