Obituaries

Aug 24, 2020

Robert Schedler, age 91, passed away peacefully at home on Monday, August 24.

Son of the late Rev. Herman and Lillie Schedler, he was preceded in death by his sister Florence (Mas) Hayakawa and brother Eugene (Johanna) Schedler.  He is survived by his wife of 65 years Sharon (Mootz), sons Mark (Stacia) of Eagan MN, David (Janet)...

Aug 23, 2020

Irmgard Hedwig Bunge, 86, Wausau died Sunday, August 23, 2020 at Pride TLC Living Campus.

Irmgard was born March 24, 1934 in Antigo to the late Ernest and Caroline (Tegtmeier) Grosskurth.  She graduated from Antigo High School.  Irmgard worked as a crossing guard for the Town of Stettin for many years before working at Connor Forest industries...

Aug 22, 2020

Bette Kainz, 53, of Medford passed away at her daughter Brianna’s home, on Saturday, August 22, 2020 surrounded by family and friends.

She was born January 16, 1967 in Ladysmith to the late Roxie (Stout) Wester and Dennis Lelm of Glen Flora, WI.  After graduating from Bruce High School, she attended Northcentral Technical College becoming a Certified Nursing...

Aug 21, 2020

Randal (“Randy”) J. Parkin, 56, of Wausau, passed away on Friday, August 21, 2020 at his home.  Randy was born December 2, 1963, in Wausau, to the late Arlon and Jeanne (Spreutels) Parkin.  He courageously fought and survived two different cancer battles and a heart defect, and struggled with other health issues.  Randy’s quirky sense of humor was appreciated and...

Aug 19, 2020

Lucille Lydia Vander Geest, 91, of Wausau, passed away on Wednesday, August 19, 2020 at Applegate Terrace under the care of Aspirus Comfort Care and Hospice Services.

She was born in the town of Rib Falls on April 22, 1929 to the late Fred and Mary (Reuter) Bradfish.  Lucille grew up in the town of Rib Falls...

Aug 15, 2020

Ruth Joyce Mae Brandt, 83, died Saturday, August 15, 2020.

Born in Hamburg, WI on May 18, 1937, she was the daughter of the late Paul and Erna (Lodholz) Wilde.  On August 22, 1956, she married Elroy Brandt at St. Mary’s Catholic Church, Marathon.  Elroy preceded her to heaven on December 24, 2014.

Ruth spent...

Aug 13, 2020

Ethel Irene Thurs, 87, Wausau, died Thursday, August 13, 2020 at Mountain Terrace Senior Living under the care of Interim HealthCare Hospice.

Ethel was born May 20, 1933 in the Town of Frankfort to the late August and Albina (Loskot) Giese.  She married Eugene Thurs on July 3, 1954 and the couple were blessed with two sons,...

Aug 11, 2020

David Zimmermann, 93, left this earth to be with his Savior on August 11, 2020, under the care of Hospice and in the loving hands of Rennes Health and Rehab. He was born on March 3, 1927, in Wausau to Herbert and Esther Zimmermann of the Town of Easton.

He is survived by his wife of 71...

Aug 11, 2020

Thomas Rahn will be remembered for his love of the outdoors and talents with woodworking and mechanics.  He was always ready with just the right the tool for the job and willing to help.

Thomas was born September 25, 1943, in Wausau to the late Ben and Alice Rahn.  He attended Wausau High School, graduating in the...

Aug 10, 2020

Donald R. Beck, 78, Town of Easton, passed away on Monday, August 10, 2020, at Mount View Care Center.

Donald was born in Wausau on December 21, 1941, to the late Russell and Olga (Wenzel) Beck. After completing high school, Donald went on to complete his associate degree at Northcentral Technical College. He retired from the United States...

Aug 10, 2020

Allen Beck, age 68, of Aniwa, was called to his eternal resting place on Sunday, August 9, 2020, at his home.

Allen was born on October 9, 1951, in Wausau, son to the late Milton and Dolores (Stoklasa) Beck. He graduated from D.C Everest High School, class of 1969. He was united in marriage to his wife...

Aug 2, 2020

Jack Lee McCune, 55, of Wausau, passed away at his home on Sunday, August 2, 2020.

Jack was born in Marshfield on January 20, 1965. He worked for Newby’s Evergreen Farms for over 20 years, expertly shearing and shaping the Christmas trees for hundreds of families to take home to decorate and place their presents under.

Aug 1, 2020

Vivian R. Reissmann, 81, of Wausau, passed away peacefully at Benedictine Living Community of Wausau on August 1, 2020.

Vivian was born June 8, 1939 in Waupaca to the late Vernon and Dorothy (Testin) Robbins and grew up with sisters and brothers: Roselind, Leroy, Joanne and Wayne. Vivian graduated from Waupaca High school in 1957. She married...

Aug 1, 2020

Susan J. Breutzmann, 84, of Rothschild, passed away August 1, 2020 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital.

Susan was born June 25, 1936 in the Town of Easton to the late Theodore and Clara (Stark) Mueller. She married Howard Breutzmann on August 29, 1959 and together they had two daughters. Susan worked over 27 years- first as a receptionist,...

Jul 27, 2020

Robert W. Schmoldt, 47, of the town of Berlin, passed away on July 27, 2020 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital after a daunting five-month fight with cancer.  He was born to Billie and Sandra (Reilly) Schmoldt on January 11, 1973 in Ripon, Wisconsin.

Bert met the love of his life, Tracy, on New Year’s Eve of 1999 and...

Jul 24, 2020

Allen Dean Campbell, 61, Wausau, died Friday, July 24, 2020 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital.

Allen was born April 3, 1959 in Pontiac, Michigan to the late Allen and Sharon (Riley) Campbell.  He proudly served in the US Marine Corps where he initially learned to be a radio technician.  Allen worked for the City of Pontiac, MI in...

Jul 23, 2020

Margaret M. Weber, age 96, of Wausau, Wisconsin, passed away at Mount View Care Center on July 23, 2020.

She was born on November 6, 1923 in Wausau at home to the late Gustave and Martha Papendorf. She was the youngest of five girls and one boy.

Margaret graduated from Wausau Senior High in 1941. ...

Jul 19, 2020

Lloyd Raymond Grande, 82, of Rib Mountain, passed away on Sunday, July 19, 2020 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital.

He was born on July 16, 1938 in Drummond, Wisconsin, to the late Einar and Cora (Olson) Grande.  At a young age, the family moved to Wausau as a result of Einar finding a new job.  Lloyd grew up...

Jul 16, 2020

James William Kiepke, 79, of Hazelhurst, formerly of Wausau, passed away on Thursday, July 16, 2020 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital surrounded by his children.

He was born to William and Martha (Breitenfeldt) Kiepke on February 2, 1941 in Wausau.  He truly loved the outdoors, especially hunting and fishing.  Other interests included baseball, fast-pitch softball and archery.

Jul 15, 2020

Vivian Thompson, 85, of Wausau died Wednesday July 15, 2020 at Wellington Place in Rib Mountain under the care of Aspirus Comfort Care and Hospice Services.

Vivian was born August 11, 1934 in Aniwa to the late Charles and Edna Little. Following her graduation from Wausau High School, she worked at Employer’s Mutual Insurance and D.J. Murray...