Obituaries
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....
Charles Hills
Jun 25, 2010
Charles “Chuck” Kenneth Hills, 67, Wausau, beloved husband, father, grandfather, and friend, went to be with our heavenly father on June 25, 2010, after a brief illness. He was a devoted Catholic and attended the Church of the Resurrection. He was well-known to all his family and friends as Chuck, until he had grandchildren; then he was known as “Papa.”...
Agnes Hardell
Jun 24, 2010
Agnes Hardell took great pride in taking care of her family. Agnes and her husband Wilbert raised Ronald, Elaine, Phyllis, and Vern in their home on Kickbusch Street. While Wilbert worked hard earning a living, Agnes made sure to provide a warm home. She was a wonderful cook making sure to include her fresh vegetables from the garden. Agnes’s favorite...
Harvey Nelson
Jun 17, 2010
Harvey Nelson, 95, of Wausau, died June 17, 2010 in Ontario Canada. Harvey was born February 5, 1915 in Wausau to the late Edward and Jenny (McKellar) Nelson. He married Ruth Lundgren on June 5, 1937 in Stevens Point. Ruth preceded him in death on May 7, 2002. Harvey was a production machinist for Hartwig Manufacturing and later for Yunk...
Douglas Walters
Jun 14, 2010
Douglas A. Walters passed away Monday June 14th with family by his side at Aspirus Hospital in Wausau, following a brain-injury accident. Doug was born in the town of Wien, June 25th 1942 to Frank and Mildred (Borchardt) Walters. Doug graduated Edgar High School and barbering college. Doug started his barbering career at Eddies Barber shop in Wausau and thereafter...
John Brown
Jun 9, 2010
John M. “Papa” Brown, 73, of Wausau, died Wednesday June 9, 2010 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital. John was born February 13, 1937 in Escanaba, Mich. to the late Edward and Bernice (Forest) Brown. He married Regina “Tina” Anderson. John worked for Graphic Packaging before retirement. John’s early years were spent in Escanaba, Mich. where he graduated from Holy Name High...
Charles Goers
Jun 9, 2010
Charles Robert Eugene Goers, 71, of Wausau, died Wednesday, June 9, 2010, at Colonial Manor Medical and Rehabilitation Center. Charles was born December 13, 1938, in Wausau, the son of the late Robert and Irene (Gesicki) Goers. On September 30, 1961, he was united in marriage to Marie Louise Selmer, in Tomahawk, WI. After their marriage, Charles was called to...
Margaret Richetto-Stavrakis
Jun 8, 2010
Margaret E. Richetto was born May 16, 1920 in Wausau to the late Emil and Alice (Hewitt) Richetto Sr. She graduated from Wausau High School and began working for the Veteran’s Administration as a secretary. Margaret married Peter Stavrakis at the Little Brown Church in the Vale, Nashua, IA on July 22, 1966. After over 30 years of work with...
Milton Block
Jun 8, 2010
Milton was a man who will always be remembered for his wonderful smile and dedication to all that he set forth to accomplish in life. He was born March 10, 1920, the son of the late William R. and Alma E. (Rick) Block. A life-long resident of the town of Easton, he married his high school sweetheart, Florence Ott, on...
Vincent Richards Jr
Jun 5, 2010
Vincent B. Richards Jr., 72, of Wausau, died Saturday June 5, 2010 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital surrounded by his loving wife and family. Vincent was born September 10, 1937 in Wausau to Vincent and Florentina (Sahr) Richards Sr. He married Judith Winnie on April 27, 1963 in Wausau. Vincent worked as a millwright for J. I.Case. He proudly served in...
Diane Degner
Jun 3, 2010
Diane Degner, 62, of Mosinee, died Thursday, June 3, 2010 at the Hospice House under Aspirus Comfort Care and Hospice Services. Diane was born September 28, 1947 in Wausau, to Lawrence and Ruth (Schubring) Reetz. She married Wayne Degner on September 1, 1990 in Wausau. Diane did clerical work for NTC, Manpower and Marathon Electric. She enjoyed spending time with...
Gordon Zillman
May 31, 2010
Gordon was born May 18, 1921 in the Town of Maine to the late Theodore and Clara (Radke) Zillman. Sadly, Gordon was born following his father’s death in December of 1920. Clara remarried sometime later to Frank Huebner and he was a wonderful step-father to Gordon. He graduated from Wausau High School where he met and began courting Corinne Koch....
Harvey Prahl
May 31, 2010
Harvey Prahl, 78, of Wausau, passed away Monday, May 31, 2010. Harvey was born May 12, 1932 to the late Paul and Esther (Poeske) Prahl. He married Rose Strehlow on July 28, 1951 in the town of Easton. Rose preceded him in death on September 26, 1986 after 35 years of marriage. Survivors include two sons; Dale Prahl and Don...
