Obituaries
William (Bill) G. Fenhaus
May 16, 2023
William (Bill) G. Fenhaus, 76, of Wausau, passed away peacefully at his home on May 16, 2023.
Bill was born on August 14, 1946, in Wausau to Melvin and Marion (Reichl) Fenhaus. He was raised in Wausau and graduated from Wausau High in 1964. He then attended Wausau Technical College and earned a 2-year degree in Business Administration. On April...
Ronald "Ronnie" W. Hardell
May 13, 2023
Ronald "Ronnie" W. Hardell, 85, lifelong resident of Wausau, died Saturday, May 13, 2023, at his residence under the care of Interim Hospice.
Ronald was born on June 15, 1937, in Wausau, to the late Wilbert and Agnes (Baneck) Hardell. In his younger years, Ronnie lived on a farm. In 1979, he married Gertrude F. Berger at St. Paul's United...
Delbert William Barttelt
May 12, 2023
Delbert William Barttelt, 87, of Wausau, passed away on Friday, May 12, 2023 in Wausau. He was born on August 23, 1935 in the Town of Maine. The Son of the Late Wilhelm and Martha (Utecht) Barttelt. On October 4, 1958 he married Marilyn Jean Klingbeil in the Town of Hamburg at St. Peters Lutheran Church.Delbert started working as...
Carl J. Boehme
May 7, 2023
Carl J. Boehme, 93, of Wausau entered his eternal reward with his Lord Jesus Christ, on May 7, 2023 at Pride TLC with his daughter at his side.
Carl was born on July 27, 1929 in Chicago, IL son of the late Carl F. and Matilda (Schwantes) Boehme. He graduated with a Bachelors Degree from the University of Illinios....
Thomas Francis Schindler
May 5, 2023
Thomas Francis Schindler, age 83, passed away on May 5, 2023. Tom, as he was known to most, was a beloved husband, father, teacher, and friend. He moved his young family to Rib Mountain in 1970 and for his last 14 years lived across the street from Wausau West High School's athletic fields where he taught English for 27 years...
Darrel "Wayne" Burton
May 2, 2023
Darrel “Wayne” Burton, 57, of Wausau and formerly of Medford, Wisconsin, passed away at Aspirus Wausau Hospital on Tuesday, May 2nd, 2023, after a four-year battle with colon cancer.
Wayne was born on April 17, 1966, in Norton, Virginia to the late Darrel and Bobbie (Davidson) Burton. As a child Wayne's family lived in Virginia and Kansas, with most of...
Jean J. Wilde
May 1, 2023
Jean Wilde, 92, of Wausau, passed on May 1, 2023, with family by her side.
Jean was born September 30, 1930, to Leo and Beatta Splitt (Raddatz).
She married Gilbert Wilde on September 11, 1954, and they raised a family together.
Jean enjoyed gardening, canning, baking and was a wonderful cook. She loved spending time with family and her loyal...
Ruth E. Praeuner
Apr 30, 2023
Ruth Praeuner, 94, of Wausau, beloved wife of the late Rev. Herbert Praeuner, departed this life for eternal life early on the morning of April 30th, 2023.
Ruth was born on September 5, 1928 in Detroit, MI daughter of the late Jacob and Olga (Rosnagel) Bauer. After graduating from Busch High School she worked as a Switchboard Operator for...
Robert John Douglas Kohnhorst
Apr 29, 2023
Robert Kohnhorst, 58, beloved Son and Father, was called to his eternal resting place on April 29, 2023. He entered this world on September 26, 1964 in Wausau, WI, born to Robert and Lois Kohnhorst.
Rob grew up in Wausau. He was active in 4H as a child. He found himself in Minnesota for a couple of years after Highschool,...
Ethel M. Schwartz
Apr 27, 2023
On the early morning of April 27, 2023 Ethel M. Schwartz entered God' Kingdom. Ethel was born to the late Frank and Helen (Troemel) Delashmit in Waukesha, Wisconsin. She graduated high school in Rhinelander, Wisconsin. She then married Arden Schwartz on August 28, 1948 in Wausau, Wisconsin and he survives. They would have celebrated their 75th wedding anniversary this year.
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Marleen M. Tetzlaff
Apr 26, 2023
Marleen M. Tetzlaff, 79, of Wausau, passed away Wednesday, April 26, 2023, with her family by her side.
Marleen was born July 6, 1943, in Antigo to Lyle Meverden and Arabella (Jensen) Meverden Marchek. On February 13,1961 she married her Wausau East High School sweetheart of 62 years, Ronald Tetzlaff, and together they raised two children. She spent many years...
Marjorie JoAnn (Schade) Gresens Raddatz
Apr 25, 2023
Trusting in her Savior Jesus Christ for her salvation, and eagerly anticipating the joy of Heaven that awaited her, Marjorie JoAnn (Schade) Gresens Raddatz left this world on Tuesday, April 25, 2023. Her passing brings an end to her courageous 20-year battle with long-fought illnesses. Her smile, unique sense of humor, and positive outlook on life stayed with her until...
Virginia G. Birt
Apr 24, 2023
Virginia Birt, 96, formerly of Wausau, WI passed away on April 24, 2023. She was born on July 9, 1926 to Andrew J. and Hilda L. (Wolfgram) Eschenbach. She married Thomas W. Birt on September 10, 1949, at St. Stephen Lutheran Church, Wausau.
Virginia graduated from Wausau High School in 1944 and then went to work for the FBI...
Barbara P. Schuett
Apr 24, 2023
Barbara P. Schuett, 90, of Wausau, passed away peacefully on April 24, 2023.
Barbara was born in Wausau on February 28, 1933, to parents Edmund and Pauline (Arquette) Jalinske. She graduated from Wausau High School in 1951. She took the most pride in singing and performing. She was a local celebrity, singing at her sister's weddings wedding and local clubs...
Virginia V. Roche
Apr 18, 2023
Virginia V. Roche passed away peacefully Tuesday April 18, 2023 at home. She was born August 20, 1923 the daughter of Selma (Seehafer) Marschall and Rudolph Marschall.
Virginia was married to Thomas Roche and they spent many years in the Chicago, IL and Scottsdale, AZ areas. Upon Thomas’ passing Virginia moved back to Wausau to be near family members....
Joseph Plautz
Apr 18, 2023
Joseph Plautz, 86, beloved husband, father, and grandfather entered the presence of his Lord and Savior on April 18, 2023. He was born on May 4, 1936 in Wausau, Wisconsin, to John and Dora Plautz. Joe graduated from Wausau High School in 1954 and from Concordia Teachers College in River Forest, Illinois in 1959. He married JoAnn (Frese) Plautz on...
Enid M. Schuster
Apr 16, 2023
Enid Schuster, 94, of Wausau, beloved wife of the late Martin Schuster, passed away on April 16, 2023.
Enid was born on September 10, 1928 in the Town of Berlin, daughter of the late Edward and Elsie (Kilian) Neitzke. Enid married Martin on November 8, 1947 in Colorado Springs, CO. She and Martin farmed together until 1984. In her...
Gordon A. Dehnke
Apr 14, 2023
Gordon A. Dehnke, 88, passed away April 14, 2023, at Aspirus Wausau Hospital.
Gordon was born November 2, 1934, in Wausau WI to Albert and Adela Dehnke. He was a hard worker in both farming and as a truck driver. Gordon married Lois Schave and together they raised four boys and two girls. He enjoyed music and playing the accordion...
Richard "Dick" Elmer Andrus
Apr 14, 2023
Richard Elmer Andrus, 99, Wausau died April 14, 2023, at Sylvan Crossings Assisted Living on Evergreen in Wausau after a three month stay.
He was born March 10, 1924, in Tomahawk, WI, son of the late Percy and Myrtle Andrus. He married Nathalie Beilke on August 26, 1950, in the Town of Maine, Wausau. Nathalie passed away in 2015.
Richard...
Marlene Joy Giese
Apr 8, 2023
Marlene Joy Giese, 85, passed away peacefully on April 8, 2023 under the care of Promedica Hospice.
She was born in Chicago Heights, IL on August 13, 1937 to the late Arthur and Eloise Schroeder. Marlene had one sister, Myra Richardt and one brother, Arthur E. Schroeder (Deborah). Marlene was baptized and confirmed in the Lutheran Church. After Marlene...
