Obituaries
Elroy M. Ruechel
Nov 15, 2023
With heavy hearts and profound sadness, we announce the passing of Elroy Michael Ruechel, a compassionate and dedicated individual who brought joy to the lives of those around him. Elroy peacefully left this world on November 15, 2023, in his hometown of Wausau, WI, at the age of 90.
Elroy was born on May 25, 1933, in Wausau, WI,...
Leon D Wienke
Nov 14, 2023
Leon Dennis Wienke, passed away on November 14, 2023, at the age of 67. He was born in Wausau, WI on March 28, 1956, to his late parents, Martin and Margareta Wienke. Leon resided in Tripoli, WI until his passing.
Leon took pleasure in the simple joys of life. He had a passion for hunting, fishing and playing cards....
Gerald Albert Erdmann
Nov 13, 2023
Gerald Erdmann went to his Lord and Savior on November 13 at home. He was born August 28, 1936, on the family farm in the town of Stettin to Albert and Alice (Wendorf) Erdmann. He married Beverly Radke December 22, 1956, at Trinity Lutheran Church of Wausau, where he was an active member for 64 years. Gerald worked for Radke...
Doyonis "Dodie" Egan
Nov 10, 2023
Doyonis (Dodie) June Egan (nee Goetsch) of Wausau passed away on November 10, 2023 at Aspirus Hospice House, Wausau. Dodie was 95 years old.
She was born on August 17, 1928 in Town of Maine, Lincoln County, Wisconsin to the late Arnold and Mabel (nee Smith) Goetsch. A graduate of Wausau High School, she then was employed by Employers...
Eugene "Red" Wallace Hauer
Nov 9, 2023
Eugene Hauer, 91, of Wausau, passed away peacefully on Thursday, November 9, 2023.
He was born February 8, 1932, in Wausau, to the late John and Anna (Conrad) Hauer. After graduating, Eugene joined the National Guard and served for over 30 years. He valued serving his county the achieved the rank of Sergeant. He fell in love with Barbara Schave ...
Robert Allen Sessions
Nov 5, 2023
Robert Allen Sessions, 93, of Athens, WI passed away on November 5, 2023 at Aspirus Hospital, under the care of Aspirus Comfort Care and Hospice Services.
He was born August 24, 1930 in Waukegan, IL , the son of the late Calder and Mildred (Brownell) Sessions.
On January 5, 1952 he was united in marriage to Ida Olson in Fairchild,...
Gordon Wayne Bauman
Nov 4, 2023
Gordon Bauman, 92, finally found peace on November 4, 2023. Born in 1931 to Emil and Martha Bauman, he spent much of his life living in the Wausau area.
As a young man, he met his future wife, Marilyn, while out with friends at a local establishment. They were wed in 1959 and celebrated 62 years of marriage before...
Diane Marie Siewert
Nov 4, 2023
Diane Siewert, 75, passed away peacefully on November 4, 2023, at Aspirus Wausau Hospital, following a short, but aggressive illness. She was born November 14, 1947, to Doris Labertew and Donald (Duke) Robbins in Wheatland, Wyoming. She graduated from Wheatland High School in 1966, and Wright Beauty Academy in Cheyenne, Wyoming in 1968. On March 22, 1969 she married Gary...
Otto Frederick Imm Jr.
Nov 3, 2023
Otto Frederick Imm (May 19, 1926 – November 3, 2023)
With profound respect and affection, we announce the peaceful passing of Otto Frederick Imm on November 3, 2023,at Mount View Care Center in Wausau, Wisconsin, at the age of 97. A member of the Greatest Generation, Otto withstood the hardships of the Great Depression and outlived his thirteen siblings, leaving a...
Ronald Raasch
Nov 3, 2023
Ronald James Raasch, lovingly known as Ron, unexpectedly passed away on Friday, November 3, 2023, at his home in Hatley, WI. Born on April 21, 1948, in Wausau, WI, to Roland and Germaine. Ron lived a fulfilling life surrounded by his loved ones.
Ron retired from Greenheck Fan after 30+ years. His true passion was for farming and cherished...
Rodney Bliese
Oct 28, 2023
Rodney Bliese "Butch"
Wausau-Age 80. Passed away at Asprius Wausau Hospital on Saturday, October 28, 2023, with his life-partner, Mary Beth, at his side.
He was born on February 14, 1943, to the late Wilbur and Flora (Isberner) Bliese. He attended grade school at Trinity Lutheran, Town of Wausau and graduated from Wausau High School in 1961. He...
Donald L. Bevers
Oct 18, 2023
Donald Bevers, age 88, entered into eternal life on October 18, 2023.
Donald was born on January 2, 1935, in Watertown, SD to Willis and Elizabeth (Daily) Bevers. He was baptized and confirmed Methodist. Donald married Phyllis (Woitte) Bevers of Watertown, SD on November 10, 1956, in Pomona, CA. In 1956 he started working at General Telephone & Electronics (GTE)...
Lois Anker
Oct 16, 2023
Lois E (Lanigan) Anker of Wausau passed away on Monday, October 16, 2023, in home hospice. She was born to Alfred and Elsie (Borth) Lanigan on July 1, 1930, at their Wausau home. Lois married Allen Anker in Wausau on August 14, 1948.
Lois was employed at General Telephone until her retirement. She loved spending winters in Florida with Allen,...
Dianne J. Burk
Oct 16, 2023
Dianne Jean Burk, passed away on October 16, 2023. She was born on November 21, 1934, in Wisconsin Rapids, WI, to her parents Clifford Dolan and Eleanor Smith.
Dianne had a zest for life and a passion for her work. She graduated with a High School Diploma and went on to become a dedicated typesetter for the gaming industry....
Marcella "Marcie" A. Ludkey
Oct 14, 2023
Marcella (Marcie) A. Ludkey entered the church triumphant on Saturday October 14 with her children at her side. We commend her spirit to eternal life as we remember our time and memories of her.Marcie, 92, was born on January 11, 1931, to the late John and Mary Belter of the Town of Rietbrock. She married her soulmate and best friend,...
Carol Jean Olson
Oct 13, 2023
Carol Jean Olson, 74, of Wausau, passed away October 13, 2023, at Aspirus Wausau Hospital.
Born on November 9, 1948, in Shawano, Wisconsin, Carol was baptized on December 18, 1948, and confirmed on April 15, 1962, a testament to her deep faith.
After graduating from Wausau High School in 1966, she pursued further education, completing accounting classes at North Central...
Dan L. Graefe
Oct 7, 2023
Dan Lee Graefe, a beloved member of the Wausau community, passed away on October 7, 2023, at the age of 89. He was born on April 29, 1934, in Wausau, WI, to his proud parents and has been a lifelong resident of the area.
Dan was a dedicated family man who treasured spending time with his four sons, Keith,...
Dale Allen Hollinger
Oct 6, 2023
On Friday, October 6, 2023, Dale Allen Hollinger, loving husband and father of two children, passed away peacefully at the age of 75, surrounded by his family, from complications due to open heart surgery two days prior.
Dale was born in Wausau, WI, the oldest of three children born to Lovedale and Lydia Hollinger of Wausau, WI. Interested in motors...
David Edward Kramer
Oct 6, 2023
David Edward Kramer, age 93, passed away on October 6, 2023, under the care of Mountain Terrace, Wausau.
David was born on November 3, 1929, in Wausau, WI, son of the late Edward and Regina (Bondowski) Kramer. He married Donna M. (Rydell) Kramer on September 12, 1953. He and his wife of 64 years lived in Wausau, WI, while wintering...
Myrtle E. Lambert
Oct 3, 2023
Myrtle E. Lambert, 104 of Wausau and formerly of Waukesha, beloved wife of the late George A. Lambert, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on October 3, 2023 at Sylvan Crossings Assisted Living.
Myrtle was born on August 10, 1919 in Antigo, WI. She was the youngest of four children born to Moses and Ella Cruger. During...
