Obituaries
Pamella Meske
Jul 18, 2023
Pamella “Pam” Meske, age 65, loving mother of three and two dogs, passed away in the early hours of July 18, 2023, after a brief battle with cancer.
Pam was born November 10, 1957, in Mauston, Wisconsin to parents Willis Berndt and Cherie Zindorf. She worked as an office manager at Poland Chiropractic, in hotel hospitality at Howard Johnson, and...
William Garske, Jr.
Jul 17, 2023
William “Bill” Henry Garske, Jr. passed away in his home on Monday, July 17, 2023, at the age of 76. Bill was born in Wausau on November 7th, 1946, to William Henry Garske and Geraldine (Ladwig) Garske. He graduated from Wausau Senior High School in 1964.
In 1965, Bill started working at Wausau Homes. He worked there for 44 years...
Kenneth Freitag
Jul 15, 2023
Kenneth Freitag, 88, beloved Father, Spouse, and Son, passed away on July 15, 2023 after a lengthy battle with multiple health conditions. Kenneth was born July 19,1934 in Milwaukee, WI, to Arthur and Hattie Freitag. He married Jacqueline Garnier, of Oconto Falls, on July 1,1956.
He was a 1952 graduate of Pulaski High School and went on to UW Oshkosh...
Kent W. Peters
Jul 14, 2023
Kent W. Peters, 60, of Marathon, departed this life peacefully at home on July 14, 2023.
Kent was born on July 19, 1962 in Wausau, son of the late Kenneth and Stella (Sporisky) Peters. He was a graduate of D.C. Everest High School class of 1980. In his spare time he enjoyed the simple things in life. Kent was...
Rodney E. Treu
Jul 11, 2023
Rodney "Rod" Treu, age 82, passed away on July 11, 2023.
He was born to parents, Earl and Florence (Kluetz) Treu on October 10, 1940, in Wausau, WI. He graduated from D.C. Everest High School and jumped right into the working world, holding many job titles over the years. Rod started working as a auto mechanic at Bob Johnson Chevrolet...
Marlene Muriel Schlag
Jul 8, 2023
Marlene M. (Haehlke) Schlag, 76, Merrill, was called by her Lord to be with Him on Sat., July 8, 2023, at Aspirus Wausau Hospital after a short battle with cancer.
Marlene was born on April 3, 1947, to the late Edwin and Florence (Fiedler) Haehlke. On Sept. 7, 1968, she married Robert Schlag. He preceded her in death on Oct....
Arlette M Hildebrandt
Jul 6, 2023
Arlette Hildebrandt, 87, of Wausau, passed away on Thursday, July 6, 2023.
She was born on April 27, 1936, to the late Louis and Adella (Luebbe) Gums, in WI.
Arlette graduated from Birnamwood High School, she worked a number of jobs until she found her place at Wausau Insurance where she retired at the age of 62. She enjoyed trips...
LaVerne E. Flagel
Jul 6, 2023
LaVerne E. Flagel, 95, of Wausau, passed away 4 days shy of her 96th birthday. She was born July 10, 1927, in Wausau, to the late Alfred and Luella (Bartell) Draeger. She married Duane "Fritzi" Flagel on January 29, 1949 at St. Paul’s Lutheran Church. Her greatest joy in life were babies. It did not matter if it was one that...
Thelma J. Olson
Jul 4, 2023
Thelma Olson, 84, of Rib Mountain, passed away on July 4, 2023, at Aspirus Wausau Hospital surrounded by her loving family.
Thelma was born to Albert and Jane (Watterston) Damm, now deceased, on November 20, 1938, in Stetsonville, Taylor County, WI. She attended Pleasant Valley School in the Township of Deer Creek, and graduated from Medford High School and...
Helen Mae Marschall
Jul 1, 2023
Helen Mae Marschall, 97, went to be with her Lord on July 1, 2023. She was born Dec. 24, 1925 in the Town of Berlin, to the late Robert and Pauline (Hoeft) Seefeld. Helen graduated from Wausau High School and then worked for the General Telephone Co. On May 7, 1949 she married Clarence Marschall at St. Paul's Lutheran Church...
Arleigh E. Utecht
Jul 1, 2023
Arleigh Utecht, passed away on July 1, 2023 at the age of 83.
Arleigh was born in Brokaw, Wisconsin to Harry and Amanda Utecht. He married Donna (Schulz) of Wausau on September 29, 1962 and together they had two sons, Mark and Dean.Arleigh retired as the maintenance supervisor at Wausau Medical center after more than 20 years. He also served his...
Roy W. H. Passow
Jun 28, 2023
Roy W. H. Passow was welcomed into the presence of the Lord Jesus on Wednesday, June 28, at the age of 100.
A Wausau native he enjoyed 95 years in Wausau before moving to Hartland, WI to be closer to family but never lost heart for his beloved Wausau. Roy will be remembered and celebrated for his love and...
Glen R. Strehlow
Jun 28, 2023
Glen Strehlow, 62 passed away on June 28,2023.
Glen was born in Wausau, WI to Earl Strehlow and Anne Strehlow. Glen married Janice Fink, of Latimer Iowa on February 16, 2002, in Honolulu Hawaii.
He is survived by wife Janice Strehlow, stepdaughters Tamara (John) Schaefer, Rachael (Gerard Zeitz) Krabbe, grandsons Luca Gatinel, Gavin Krabbe and many other nieces, nephews, other...
Irene Bartelt
Jun 28, 2023
Irene Bartelt, 88, of Wausau, passed away peacefully on June 28, 2023, at Aspirus Wausau Hospital.
Irene was born in the Town of Corning, Wisconsin to the late Frederick and Leona (Schultz) Steinagel on February 5, 1935. She married Henry Louis Bartelt on June 23, 1956 at Trinity Lutheran Church in the Town of Berlin. Together, they had one son,...
Ronald M. Rothenberger Jr.
Jun 27, 2023
Mr. Ronald M. Rothenberger, age 51, passed away on June 25, 2023.
Ronnie was born in Wausau, WI to Ronald C. Rothenberger and Johanna (Scragg) Rothenberger. Ron leaves behind family and friends as he starts his final ride: his parents Ron Sr., Johanna; Brothers - Chris, Andrew, and James Rothenberger; Sister - Jeannette Rothenberger, Sister-in-Laws - Nicole (Luedtke) Rothenberger and...
Josie Rice
Jun 25, 2023
Josie Rice passed away on June 25, 2023 at the Aspirus Hospice House.
Josie was born January 17, 1941, in Boscobel, WI to Chris and Lenora King. She graduated from Boscobel High School and earned her undergraduate degree from University of Wisconsin Superior later in life. She raised her children in Marathon and had a long career at Wausau...
Ruth E Carlson
Jun 24, 2023
Ruth Carlson, age 86, passed away on June 24, 2023.
Ruth was born in Elkhorn, WI to Wallace and Eleanor Babcock. Ruth met Ramert Carlson while he was serving in the Air Force. They were married on November 26,1955 in Elkhorn, WI.
After raising 5 children, she went to work full time at the Gamut. She worked at the junior...
Ronald Orris Erickson
Jun 21, 2023
Ron Erickson May 3, 1933 - June 21, 2023Ron, a loving husband, dedicated engineer, and passionate railroad fan, passed away on June 21st at 90 years old. Ron's life was filled with accomplishments, love for his family, and a commitment to craftsmanship that left a lasting impact on all who knew him.Born in Wausau WI, he spent the majority of...
Earl L. Ramthun
Jun 21, 2023
Earl Lee Ramthun, 88, of Wausau, passed away peacefully on June 21, 2023.
Earl was born on May 22, 1935 to Earl H. and Dorothy A. Ramthun. He graduated from Wausau High School and went to serve his country in the army from 1956 to 1958. In 1958, Earl met Darlene through their workplaces. Earl and Darlene got married...
Joan Ruth Chittum
Jun 19, 2023
Joan Ruth Chittum (Marx) passed away on June 19, 2023. She was born May 21, 1935 in Fond du Lac, WI to the late Clarence and Gladys (Ours) Marx. After graduating from Campbellsport High School in 1953, she moved to Milwaukee and worked at Northwestern Mutual. It was in Milwaukee that she met her husband; James. They were united in...
