Obituaries
Elsworth Prahl
Jul 30, 2010
Elsworth K. Prahl, 93, Wausau, passed away July 30, 2010 at the Homme House of Wittenberg. He was born May 8, 1917 to the late Reinhardt and Lydia (Kettel) Prahl on the family farm in the Town of Texas. Elsworth married Bernice Stachowiak on October 18, 1941. He worked in the monument trade for Rib Mountain Granite before buying Twin...
Marvin Ruechel
Jul 28, 2010
Marvin F. Ruechel was born July 9, 1928 in the Town of Maine to the late Edward and Anna (Thyes) Ruechel. He was united in marriage to Marion Huehnerfuss on July 23, 1955 at Trinity Lutheran Church, Wausau. Marvin worked for Wausau Papers for 36 years as a millwright and volunteered with the Rib Mountain Fire Department for 32 years...
Edith Sulzer
Jul 24, 2010
Edith was born March 11, 1920, the daughter of the late Maynard and Charlotte (Hotchkiss) James and grew up in the Wausau area. On January 18, 1941, she was united in marriage to Herbert Sulzer. Although Herbert was away from home during WWII, they kept in contact by sending postcards. They shared 57 years of marriage, enjoying life...
Norman Grosinske
Jul 23, 2010
Norman Arnold Grosinske, Wausau, 85, died July 23, 2010, at his home. He was born in Birnamwood (Shawano County) WI, April 9th, 1925, to the late August and Bertha (Kraege) Grosinske. A veteran of World War ll, he entered the Marine Corp. in April of 1943 and served until April of 1946. As part of the 28th Regiment,...
Caroline Baumann
Jul 22, 2010
Caroline Esther Baumann, 92, of Wausau, died Thursday, July 22, 2010, at Colonial Manor Medical and Rehabilitation, Wausau. She was born November 16, 1917, the daughter of the late Adolph and Rose (Plautz) Edelburg, in the town of Texas, WI. On September 28, 1940, she was united in marriage to Leslie A. Baumann. She is survived by her...
David Seehafer
Jul 21, 2010
David A. Seehafer, 99, Wausau, died Wednesday, July 21, 2010, at Rennes Health and Rehab Center, Weston. David was born in Wausau, on February 23, 1911. He graduated from Wausau High School in 1928, with additional studies in accounting. He was employed by Runkel Abstract and Title from 1928 to 1933; and Underwood Veneer from 1933 to 1951, where he...
Margaret Weisner
Jul 21, 2010
Margaret “Margie” Weisner loved her church and her family more than anything. Margie left this earth spiritually fit with loved ones around her. She was a member of the Church of St. Anne and involved in the St. Therese Circle. At one time Margie was a Girl Scout scoutmaster at St. James Catholic Church. Margie was born January 20, 1918...
Minnie Meyer
Jul 19, 2010
Minnie was a uniquely creative and joy-filled person, whose smile touched and warmed all she encountered. She was full of grace for herself and other people. She loved nature and crafts; and was a scrabble player extraordinaire. She was born in Lincoln County, KS, the daughter of the late Carl and Marie (Bausch) Oetting. Minnie taught elementary school for 6...
Terry Cline
Jul 18, 2010
Terry W. Cline, 61, of Wausau and former Green Bay resident, died Sunday, July 18, 2010 at St. Clare’s Hospital, Weston. He was born April 29, 1949 in Wausau to the late Everett and Margaret (Duranceau) Cline. Terry enjoyed working on computers and was a Ham Radio operator. He is survived by his two daughters, Tracy (Bill) Revolinski, Tamie (Steve)...
Irene Maas
Jul 18, 2010
Irene Helen Borth was born November 17, 1915 in the Town of Stettin to the late William and Maratha (Geier) Borth. On June 6, 1936 Irene was united in marriage to Arnold B. Maas at Trinity Lutheran Church, Wausau. Irene and Arnold celebrated almost 50 wonderful years together prior to his death May 19, 1986. Irene possessed a strong work...
Lorraine Hainy
Jul 17, 2010
Lorraine Hainy, 89, of Wausau, died Saturday July 17, 2010 at North Central Health Care, Wausau. Lorraine was born April 10, 1921 in Cold Springs, Minn. to the late Louis and Anna (Olk) Zieglmeier. She married Bryal Hainy on February 26, 1965 in Wausau. Bryal preceded her in death on June 21, 1991. Lorraine was a cook for over 20...
Roberta Blair
Jul 13, 2010
Roberta Blair, 91, of Wausau, died Tuesday July13, 2010 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital. Roberta was born June 22, 1919 in Schofield, to the late Robert and Irma (Maiden) Spiecher. She married Charles D. Blair II on April 6, 1940 in Wausau. Charles preceded her in death on January 8, 1998. Roberta was an active member of the First Presbyterian Church,...
Lynn Doser
Jul 13, 2010
John was a beloved, devoted son, friend and uncle. His dedication to family was demonstrated throughout his life. He will be missed by all who knew him. John loved his Harley Davidson motorcycle, and enjoyed many road trips with friends all over the country. He was also an avid gun enthusiast and an active member in the Single Action Shooting...
Adeline Utech
Jul 10, 2010
Adeline Utech was a loving wife, devoted mother and a woman who had a strong commitment to her church and community. She worked together with her husband, Clarence, on their town of Maine dairy farm from the day they were married until the mid 1980s. Their farm has been in the Utech family for three generations. Adeline was a member...
Leonard Weinand
Jul 9, 2010
Leonard was born April 20, 1932, the son of the late Andrew and Eleanor (Wick) Weinand. On February 27, 1950, he married Dolores Jean Jones and together they shared 60 years together, raising their children and enjoying life. A talented wood craftsman, Leonard and Dolores travelled throughout the Midwest for many years, selling their crafts at art shows. He also...
Vanenty Mesun
Jul 4, 2010
Vanenty Justin Mesun, 82, of Wausau, passed away July 4, 2010 at Aspirus Hospital. He was born in Chicago, IL April 1, 1928, to the late Mary and Justin Mesun. He married Kathleen Rautio on May 27, 1949, in Chicago. He is survived by his wife of 61 years, Kathleen, his children Michael (wife Cindy and granddaughter Ashley), daughter Michelle...
Goldie Pagel
Jul 4, 2010
Goldie Alvina Boettcher was born November 12, 1916 in the Town of Pine River to the late Henry and Olga (Blair) Boettcher. She married Raymond Pagel on February 10, 1934 at Saint Stephens United Church of Christ in Merrill. The couple worked together on the family farm while raising their three children, Gerald, Patricia and Linda. Goldie began working for...
Connie Langsdorf
Jul 3, 2010
Carmella “Connie” Langsdorf had a very unique life. She was born in New York City on November 26, 1926, to the late Frank and Nina (Salzone) Delbovi. Connie was a strikingly beautiful woman who loved dancing. She joined an All Girl Revue dance troupe touring the United States. In Ohio, Connie met David Langsdorf who was from Wausau. They were...
James Ziebell
Jul 2, 2010
James Ziebell, 75, of Wausau, died Friday July 2, 2010 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital. James was born February 8, 1935 in Wausau to the late Walter and Doretta (Steinburg) Ziebell. He married Phyllis Huffman on June 3, 1988 in Wausau. Phyllis preceded him in death on August 18, 2005. James enjoyed fishing, gardening, wildlife and camping. Survivors include one brother;...
Hazel Block
Jul 1, 2010
Hazel Block, 92, Wausau, went to be with her Lord Thursday, July 1, 2010 at the Rennes Health and Rehabilitation Center, Weston under the care of Aspirus Comfort Care and Hospice. Hazel Ida Salzsieder was born August 9, 1917 at the family home in the Town of Easton to the late Eric and Lilly (Weber) Salzsieder. Hazel attended the St....
