Obituaries

May 11, 2020

Christopher Adam Guite, 37, of Wausau, died at home on May 11, 2020.

Son to the late Benjamin Guite and Rhonda Opper, Chris was born in Antigo on June 20, 1982. After completing high school, he went on to the Tech and received his certification in both Welding and Maintenance Services.

Chris was a big...

May 8, 2020

If you knew Gary Kurtzweil, a few things immediately come to mind, such as hard-working, doing things right, never sitting still, always helping others, the love he had for his family and the love he had for his church. Gary was strong in his faith and loved the Lord.  He showed his love in everything he did for Holy...

May 6, 2020

Denver L. Hayes, age 85, of Wausau passed away at his home on May 6, 2020.

Denver was born in Chicago, Illinois on February 4, 1935 to the late Delmar and Joan (Stempie) Hayes.  Denver attended schools in Jackson Township, Valparaiso, Indiana.  Denver married his best friend, Dianne (Streich) of Wausau.  Denver was a veteran of the...

May 5, 2020

Mary Ann Albee, 76, of Town of Easton, died on Tuesday, May 5, 2020 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital.

Mary was born in Wausau on May 23, 1943 to the late Erling and Virginia (Little) Salvesen. Mary met the love of her life, Frank Albee, on her birthday, May 23, 1963. They were married on May 9, 1964...

May 5, 2020

Born April 15, 1919 – Died May 5, 2020 (of old age)

George, or Junior as many people called him, lived his entire life in Wausau except for 1942-1946 when he was in the military. He grew up helping in his father’s store, the Poppy, at the corner of Stewart and Third Avenues.

After graduating...

May 1, 2020

Leslie L. Schneider passed away May 1, 2020 at his home with his family around him. He was under the comforting care of Aspirus Hospice. Les was born to Mildred (Dreyer) and Louis Schneider September 1, 1941 in Davenport, IA. Les attended Wheatland Community schools and graduated from Parsons College in Fairfield, IA with a BA in economics and...

Apr 29, 2020

Ada “Lois” Jorgensen, age 100, of the town of Maine passed away peacefully on Wednesday, April 29, 2020 at Benedictine Living Community where she had resided the last month.

Lois was born on April 26, 1920 to the late Hugo and Sylvia (Gehrke) Nass.  She graduated from Wausau High School in 1939 and went on to graduate...

Apr 28, 2020

There will be a memorial gathering for Martin and Shirley Hannemann on Saturday, July 17 at St. Mark’s Lutheran Church Fellowship Hall (600 Stevens Dr, Wausau, WI 54401).  Guests are welcome to arrive at 11:00 AM and celebrate Martin and Shirley’s lives with the family.

Martin Hannemann, 82, of Rib Mountain passed away Tuesday, April 28, 2020...

Apr 28, 2020

Shawn Tesch-Alsteen, age 52, of Michigan died on Tuesday, April 28, 2020 in Ironwood, Michigan

Shawn was born on September 23, 1968 in Wausau to Terry and Celestine (Pahl) Tesch.  He married Sharon Litscum and together they two children, Shawna and MikeyTesch and his son Aiden.  Shawn loved his family and enjoyed working on cars

Shawn is survived by his...

Apr 25, 2020

Elroy E. Strassman, age 89, entered his heavenly home on the evening of April 25, 2020, at Sylvan Crossing. He was born May 30, 1930, in the Town of Texas to Henry and Helen (Borman) Strassman. He married Marjean Buttke at Trinity Lutheran Church in the Town of Stettin on November 6, 1954. Elroy graduated from Wausau High School...

Apr 24, 2020

Joan Charlotte Erdman, 84 of Wausau, passed away Friday, April 24, 2020, at Mt. View Care Center NCHC.

Joan was born December 5, 1935, in Wausau, WI, to the late Mitchell and Evelyn (Schael) Whippler. She was a graduate of Wausau High School.

Joan was united in marriage to the late Ralph Milton Erdman in...

Apr 24, 2020

Ronald Raatz, 84 of Wausau passed away on Friday, April 24, 2020 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital.

Ron was born in Wausau on June 6, 1935 to the late LeRoy and Gertrude (Boerke) Raatz.  He and his brother, Gene were raised by Aunt Onnie and Donald Green and Nettie and Bob Green.  Ron graduated from Wausau High School...

Apr 17, 2020

Maxine A. Leverton, 84, passed away on Friday, April 17, 2020 at Tender Reflections Assisted Living, Weston.

She was born November 4, 1935 in Milwaukee, daughter of the late Orville “Buck” Leverton and Harriet (Hipschman) Leverton.

Maxine was a 1955 graduate of Wausau High School. She worked for many years at Employers Mutual Insurance. She...

Apr 16, 2020

Barbara Hauer, 84, of Wausau passed away on Thursday, April 16, 2020 surrounded by her family.

She was born July 2, 1935 in Wausau to the late Herbert and Bertha (Neumann) Schave.  Barb grew up in Wausau and was a 1953 graduate of Wausau High School.  She fell in love with Eugene Hauer after meeting him on...

Apr 15, 2020

Glen H. Nelson, 91, of Schofield, passed away peacefully April 15, 2020 at Rennes Health and Rehab Center. Glen was born June 20, 1928 in Wausau, Wisconsin to late Clarence and Anna (Drehmel) Nelson. He married Lorraine Marie Treu in 1949, who preceded him in death.

Glen was a hard worker, first for the Wausau Fire Department...

Apr 15, 2020

Doris Kersten, 97, passed away April 15, 2020. Doris was born July 31, 1922, to Emil and Martha Kaatz, in Wausau. She married Lester Kersten on September 25, 1948. Doris is survived by her children, Donna of Weston, Karen (Randal) Brotzman of Stevens Point, and Karl of Weston, grandchildren, Sara Brotzman, Tami (Matthew) Corbin, Andrew (Toey) Peeters, and great-grandchildren, Gage and...

Apr 13, 2020

Melissa Lewandowski, 47, of Wausau passed away on Monday, April 13, 2020 at St. Clare’s Hospital, Weston.

She was born March 20, 1973 in Lombard, Ill to William Lewandowski  and the late Mary (Machan) Lewandowski.  For several years, Melissa had worked in the claims dept. at Liberty Mutual Insurance.  Her friendly personality and  ability to talk to...

Apr 13, 2020

On Paul Schuett’s 90th birthday, he left us in the wee hours of the morning to celebrate his birthday with his loving wife Leah, family and friends in heaven. His loving daughter and son-in-law were by his side before he embarked on his journey.

Paul was born April 13th, 1930 to the late Herman & Sadie (Sarah...

Apr 10, 2020

Stephen W. Sibley, 59, of Wausau, passed away unexpectedly at his home on April 10, 2020. Steve was born in Wetaskiwin, Alberta, Canada on August 21, 1960 to the late William and Lois (Carley) Sibley. Steve’s father was a Baptist minister and, as such, their family relocated several times. They settled in Wausau in 1971, where Steve graduated from...

Apr 10, 2020

Robert Bremer, 100, of Wausau peacefully passed away on Friday, April 10, 2020 at Mt. View Care Center.

He was born on December 10, 1919 in Marathon County to the late Carl and Nelly (Callahan) Bremer.  Robert served his country during WWII in the U.S. Army.  He was proud to have flown on the 1996 Honor Flight...