Lawrence “Sam” S. Rebman, 90, Wausau, died Saturday, May 8, 2021 at his home surrounded by his loving family under the care of Aspirus Comfort Care and Hospice Services. Sam was born February 23, 1931 in Bear Creek, WI to the late Lawrence Joseph and Helen Marie (Stanton) Rebman.  After several years of college he served his country in the US Air Force during the Korean War.  Sam married the love of his life, Claire Zebuhr, on August 27, 1955 at St. Matthew’s...

Eugene “Gene” Dix, devoted husband, father, and grandfather passed away peacefully at his residence when he was called to his eternal home by his Lord and Savior on May 4, 2021.  He was 78.  In life, Gene had worked as a biology and science teacher at DC Everest High School and was a veteran official of many WIAA events. He was born in Neillsville on June 18, 1942, to the late Earl and Vivian (Peterson) Dix.  Growing up in the Marshfield area, Gene attended a...

Marion Marie Schalow, 96, of Wausau, went home to her Lord and Savior on Tuesday, May 4, 2021. She was born in the Town of Cassel to the late Otto and Lucy (Roever) Langenhahn on May 1, 1925. She married Richard Schalow on June 15, 1946. They were married 53 wonderful years. He preceded her in death in July 1999. Throughout her life, Marion worked many jobs. She worked at Marathon Cheese and Marathon Rubber. Some of her favorite jobs were when she worked for the YMCA and YWCA where she...

Schmieden, Earl W., a kind, loving man of faith, passed away May 4, 2021, at the age of 99. He is preceded in death by his wife, Doris; parents Arnold and Marie. He is survived by a daughter, Mary Zarnke (Thomas), grandchildren Matthew (Rebecca), and Alyssa, great-grandchildren Kenzie, Caden, Gabby, Cael, and Oliver. He was born in Wausau Wisconsin in 1921. He was a lifelong member of St. John Lutheran Church in the Village of Maine. Earl served his country during World War II. Through...

Betty Ann Pusheck, 89, Wausau, died Saturday, May 1, 2021 at Forest Park Village in her sleep. Betty was born July 28, 1931 in Wausau, Wisconsin to the late Herbert and Anna (Prochnow) Hoppe.  She grew up in Wausau, WI.  She graduated from Wausau High School in 1950.  Betty and Bill met while roller skating at the Rothschild Pavilion.  Betty married Bill Pusheck on May 14, 1960 at St. Stephen Lutheran Church.  The couple were blessed with three sons: Robert,...

Dorothy J. Benda, 801 Parcher Street, Wausau, WI, went to be with her Lord on April 29, 2021, at the age of 94. She had 50 wonderful years with her husband Gus until he passed away in 1996. They had two children, Michael (Linda) Benda and Jane Hansen; four grandchildren and five great-grandchildren. A private service will be held with Pastor Johnson from Zion Lutheran Church. Besides providing for her family she will be providing for the Boys and Girls Club and the Wausau Community in Gus...

Helen Louise Tessmer, 86, Wausau, died Tuesday, April 27, 2021 at Marshfield Medical Center – Weston. Helen was born August 20, 1934 in Michigan City, Indiana to the late Charles and Helen (Benford) Bunch.  She worked for Employer’s Insurance (later Wausau Insurance) in the Wausau region office for most of her career and lived a majority of her life in Wausau. Helen was known to have a “broken filter” and wicked sense of humor which lead to a great deal of...

Oh, how the trumpets played in Heaven at 9:30 AM on Saturday, March 27, 2021, when Archie A. Drake took his final breath here on earth with Tina and his kids by his side but was greeted into his eternal life by all of the loved ones who had gone before and had made a place for him. Oh, what a homecoming it must have been to see all the faces that he has missed for so long.   We bet it was one hell of a homecoming when he was met by his mom, Beverly; his dad, Wallace; brothers,...

Howard W. Breutzmann, 88, of Rothschild, passed away on April 25, 2021, at Aspirus Hospice House, Wausau. Howard was born on July 26, 1932, in Milwaukee, son of the late Werner and Vanieta (Tronnier) Breutzmann. He married Susan Jane Mueller August 29, 1959 and together they had two daughters. Susan preceded him in death on August 1, 2020.  He served his country in the US Army during the Korean Conflict from 1952-1954.  Howard worked for the U.S. Postal Service in Wausau for many...

Rev. Thomas F. Hoelter was called home to claim the fullness of his redemption promise on April 16. He passed away peacefully, surrounded by his family after a months-long battle with cancer. Thomas was born to Edwin and Doris (Gain) Hoelter in DuQuoin, IL on July 3, 1947. At age 13, Thomas attended preparatory school at Concordia Junior College in Milwaukee, WI to begin pastoral studies like his father before him. He graduated in 1967 and went on to Concordia Senior College in Fort...