All Obituaries

Larry E. Seidler, 67, passed away at his home under Aspirus Comfort Care and Hospice Services. He was born August 21, 1951 to the late Ervin and Loretta (Johnson) Seidler in Wausau. He graduated from Wausau High School in 1970, and married Jean Miller on May 22, 1976. Larry proudly served in the United States Army during the Vietnam War where he was stationed in Germany. He retired from a 32-year career at American Wood Fibers. He enjoyed halibut and salmon fishing in Alaska, deer...

Gerald “Jerry” Hanson, 82, Weston, passed away on Thursday, December 13, 2018 at Wausau Manor under Interim Hospice & Palliative Care. Jerry was born July 21, 1936 to the late Edwin and Pearl (Renstrom) Hanson. He served in the United States Marine Corps during the Korean War. Jerry was a very avid Wisconsin sports fan. He loved watching the Brewers and Badgers, but took a special interest with the Green Bay Packers-making sure to make a trip to Lambeau Field for every home...

Randy Joe (Diesel) Wiertella, a resident of Wausau, WI passed away December 10, 2018, at the age of 44. He was born August 30, 1974, in Maniseique MI, to Dennis and Lynn (Matchinski) Wiertella. He was the ultimate protector, serving our country for over 18 years in the Army National Guard with several deployments overseas. He had a passion for motorcycles and was well known for it. Randy is survived by his mother, Lynn and father, Dennis, in addition to his three children; Danielle,...

Michael “Mikey” Nelson Bebermeier, of Weston, age 72, died Monday, December 10, 2018, at home with his loving family at his side. Mike was born on November 29, 1946 in Plymouth, WI, to the late Arno and Jean (Wannel) Bebermeier.  Jean remarried Lee Sasman, who was like a father to him.  Mike married Carol Lorenz on May 22, 1992 in Wausau, WI.  She preceded him in death on December 9, 2015. His children include Nathan Bebermeier, Erin (Marqus) Thorn, Joseph...

Virginia Mae Prindiville-Johns, formerly Virginia Mergen, age 84, of Wausau, died on Saturday, December 8, 2018 at Azura Memory Care with her loving family by her side. Virginia was born in Madison on December 1, 1934 to the late Raymond and Lorraine (Stensrud) Prindiville.  She married James Mergen and together they raised four beautiful children.  Virginia later remarried Bernard Johns.  After high school, Ginni entered St. Mary’s School of Nursing in Madison where...

Nancy Christine Drew, 68, daughter of Doris and Lyle Drew, passed away peacefully in the care of her daughter on December 6, 2018.  She left behind a family she loved; sister Pamela (Ted) Drew Wilde; brother Christopher Drew; son Casey (Crystal) Drew; and daughters Jennifer and Crystal Kuroski; as well as her beloved grandchildren Leland, Deacon, Stella and Luna; and step grandchildren, Kaylie, Alexis and Steven. Her hobbies included crossword puzzles and reading; especially Lee...

Donald “Skip” L. Lewandoski, Jr. of Wausau, age 69, husband of Doreen S. Lewandoski, passed away Monday, December 3, 2018, at home with his loving family at his side after a long fight against prostate cancer. Skip grew up in Wausau. He was active in scouting and received his Eagle Scout Award. He proudly served his country in the United States Army. His interests included all types of fishing and hunting. He enjoyed staying up north during all seasons. Scuba diving was another...

Phyllis M. Seipp, 97, passed away on December 3, 2018 at Tender Reflections Assisted Living under Aspirus Comfort Care and Hospice Services. Phyllis was born on October 12, 1921 in Dorchester, WI to Dr. A.W. Schief and Myrtle (Hibbard) Schief. Her brother was Gordon Schief. Phyllis married Norman Seipp on November 13, 1948 at St. Paul's Evangelical Church in Wausau, WI. Phyllis graduated from Dorchester High School and then attended Lawrence University in Appleton, WI for 1...

Kenneth G. Kann, 96, of Wausau, died Sunday, December 2, 2018 at Aspirus Hospice House. Kenneth was born on January 5, 1922 in Marshfield to George and Mayme (Schultz) Kann. In 1928, the family moved to Stratford where his father began an oil business. He went to grade school at St. Joseph’s in Stratford and graduated from Stratford High School in 1940. He then attended Wausau Business Institute and married Charlotte Bahr, a former neighbor, on May 17, 1941. He then worked in the...

Dennis G. Fehlhaber, 66, of Wausau, died Sunday December 2, 2018, at Ascension Weston Hospital surrounded by his family. Dennis was born on August 22, 1952 in Wausau, WI, to the late Lawrence and Joyce (Kniess) Fehlhaber.  He married Jane Engman on November 6, 1971 in Wausau.  She survives. Dennis was a loving husband, father and grandfather. He didn't always have the kindest choice of words but those who knew him, knew he had a heart of gold.  He was a jack of all...