Arthur “Art” Leo Verick, 91, of Wausau, passed away on Wednesday, November 13, 2019, with his loving family at his side. Art was born in Freeport, Illinois on June 28, 1928 to the late Albert and Cecilia (Arenz) Verick. After graduating from High School, on July 21, 1947, Art enlisted and served his country honorably in the United States Navy until April 21, 1950. He met, fell in love and married Vangie Beverly Imm on November 22, 1952. Together they had 8 wonderful children; Or...

Steven “Steve” George Luedtke Sr., 63, Wausau, died Sunday, November 10, 2019 while visiting his cabin with his son.  Steve was born February 23, 1956 in Wausau to the late George and Mildred (Michlig) Luedtke.  He was a 1974 graduate of Wausau West High School before going on to Northcentral Tech and becoming a licensed electrician and working for Van Ert Electrical Company for many years before retiring.  Steve married Dawn McManamy and the couple was blessed...

Robert Peterson, 77, of Hatley passed away on Wednesday, November 13, 2019 at Homme Home, Wittenberg. He was born on December 20, 1941 in Medford to the late Alex and Maggie (Golder) Peterson.  Bob grew up in Rib Lake where he attended high school. He then served from 1961 until 1964 in the U.S. Army during the Cold War. Bob also was an avid stock car racer at many Wisconsin race tracks until the early 70’s. On September 16, 1967, Bob married Carol Kaetterhenry in Wausau....

Alvin Ervin Goetsch, 87, of Wausau, passed away on Monday, November 11, 2019, at Wausau Manor under the care of Aspirus Comfort Care and Hospice Services. He was born in Wausau on July 7, 1932 to the late Ervin and Esther (Zemke) Goetsch.  Alvin grew up in Wausau and was a life-long resident.  He was a member of St. Stephen Lutheran Church and also attended school there.  Alvin served his country in the U.S. Air Force during the Korean Conflict.  During his working years...

If you knew Susan (Sue) Richards, you would remember her bright eyes, warm heart and quiet presence that filled a room.  She loved nothing more than spending time with her family and playing with her granddaughters, Elin and Aria.   She was born April 25, 1956 in Wausau to the late Ellsworth and Margaret (Holub) Bliss.  She grew up in Wausau and was a graduate of Newman High School.  On January 25,...

Amy Nowak was a beautiful soul who always took care of others before herself. She was blessed to have a loving husband for 34 years, a mother who was her best friend and a son whom she saw grow up to be “an incredible man and husband”.  Family meant everything to her, especially being a Grandma.  Amy was born on March 8, 1967 in Wausau to the late Edward Betts and Carol (Huber) Betts of Wausau.  After graduating from Wausau West High School, Amy married the love...

Ellen Marie Richards, 90, of Wausau, passed away on Sunday, November 3, 2019 at Azura Memory Care, Rib Mountain, under the care of Heartland Hospice. She was born on December 21, 1928 in Wausau to the late Ralph and Mildred (Holleran) Huntington.  Ellen grew up in Wausau and was a life-long resident.  She married Bernard Richards Sr. on January 25, 1947 in Wausau at St. Mary’s Catholic Church.  He knew she would be the love of his life before Ellen ever knew. Ellen...

James E. Smith, 72, of Stevens Point, passed away on Wednesday, November 6, 2019 with his family at his side. He was born in Fredericksburg, Texas on October 8, 1947 to JB and Mary Jo (Luxton) Smith. He joined the United States Navy on October 17, 1966 and served his country honorably until October 6, 1978. James met, fell in love, and married the love of his life, Wanda Webster, on October 16, 1982 in Sonora, TX. He worked for the Texas Department of Transportation in Junction, TX,...

Isaac Edwin Schuett, infant son of Andrew and Amanda (Zinchuk) Schuett, passed away while surrounded by his loving family on October 15th, 2019 at Milwaukee Children's Hospital. Isaac was born with a medical condition known as Trisomy 18 or Edward's Syndrome.  Through much love, medical intervention, and prayer he fought his condition for 4 months and 11 days.  It was amazing to see how the communities of Wausau and Milwaukee came together to fight this battle with...

Virginia Kurth, 94, formerly of Rib Mountain passed away on Friday, November 1, 2019 at Riverview Rehabilitation and Care Center, Tomahawk. She was born on December 24, 1924 in Wausau to the late Stanley and Margaret (Tefelski) Likwarz.  Virginia grew up in Tomahawk.  On April 28, 1945, she married Adolph Kurth at the rectory of St. Mary’s Catholic Church, Tomahawk.  They made their home in Rib Mountain raising four daughters, Janet, Julie, Mary and Connie. Virginia...