Obituaries
John H. Sittler
Apr 19, 2024
John “Jack” H. Sittler, 95, Wausau, passed away peacefully early in the morning on April 19, 2024, at Aspirus Hospice House, Wausau.
Jack was born on October 18, 1928, to J. Henry and Elsie A. (Bleck) Sittler, in Peru, Illinois. After graduating high school, he served in the Army Reserves. He married Renata M. Hassler on November 21, 1951, before being called to active service. He did basic training in San Diego and was stationed overseas where he flew in 94 missions and received the Distinguished Flying Cross. Following service, he attended Butler...
JoAnne Cerny
Apr 14, 2024
JoAnne Lund Cerny, 92, Wausau, died peacefully at Stonecrest Residence on April 14, 2024. JoAnne was born June 29, 1931, in Davenport, lowa to the late Lillian (Ofsdahl) and Christ Lund. She was a graduate of Wausau High School and received a Bachelor's Degree from UW Stevens Point. She was an elementary school teacher in Wausau for many years.
JoAnne...
Thomas D. Gresen
Apr 13, 2024
Thomas Dean Gresen, a life-long member of the Wausau community, passed away on April 13, 2024, at the age of 75. Born on December 24, 1948, in Wausau, WI, Thomas was a paint contractor in the construction industry. He leaves behind cherished memories with his fiance’, his son and family.
Thomas was known for his love of fishing, golfing, racing, baseball,...
Donald R. Sarenpa
Apr 12, 2024
Coffee black, cigarettes, start this day like all the rest.That was Donny (71) of Schofield, WI. Don passed away on Friday, April 12, 2024, from his battle with cancer. Don was born 10/18/1952, in Minneapolis, MN, to his late parents, Rudolph & Irene (Koskela) Sarenpa.He married Barbara "Barb" Swedowski on September 17, 1976, in Wausau, WI.Don was first a machinist,...
Richard Viergutz
Apr 9, 2024
Richard A. Viergutz, 76, of Antigo, passed away on Tuesday, April 9, 2024, with family by his side. He was born November 13, 1947, to the late Norman and Betty Viergutz, in Wausau, Wisconsin.Dick was a Vietnam Vet, a son, brother, father and grandpa. He married his first wife, Rita Bolhman Swanson and together they had two daughters, Barb and...
Carol Larson
Apr 7, 2024
Carol Larson passed away peacefully on April 7, 2024. She spent 96 years on this earth as a mother, daughter, wife, teacher, grandmother, great grandmother, Den Leader for her sons, and Brownie Leader for her daughter. Many friends and family will always remember her through her gifts of cross stitch and knitting. She donated winter caps and mittens to St....
Michael Meuret
Apr 5, 2024
Michael John Meuret "Mike", a beloved member of the Schofield community, passed away on April 5, 2024, at the age of 76. Born in Wausau, WI on December 17, 1947, Michael led a fulfilled and impactful life that touched the hearts of many.
Throughout his life, Mike dedicated his time to serving others. As a diving instructor and president of the...
Christopher C. Olson
Apr 4, 2024
Christopher Clarence Olson 1977 - 2024Christopher Clarence Olson, 46 despite insisting he was younger, of either Chippewa Falls, Wisconsin or Mars, his family was never truly sure which - passed away at home unexpectedly in Weston, Wisconsin on April 4th 2024.He was born in Chippewa falls in 1977 to Richard (Dick) and Dorothy (Hagedorn) Olson. Who knew from the moment...
Leo J. Brown
Apr 1, 2024
Leo Joseph Brown, age 85, passed away peacefully in Weston, WI on April 1, 2024, just three days shy of his 86th birthday. Leo was so thankful to be taken from the nursing home by his two daughters, Tina and Kathy. They made certain that he was lovingly cared for in his final days.
Leo was born in Lonsdale, MN to...
Paula St. Clair
Apr 1, 2024
It is with heavy hearts that we share the passing of Paula St. Clair on April 1, 2024. She was born on January 26, 1950, in Medford, WI, and lived most of her life in the Wausau area. We are blessed to know that she is now with her beloved Lord Jesus. In Christ, Paula lives!
Paula was a devoted...
Dale Duane Howard
Mar 26, 2024
Dale Howard joined his wife, Mary Ann, at rest, on March 26, 2024. Dale was born July 16, 1932, in the Town of Maine, to Harry and Lillian (Lemke) Howard, spending his younger years learning self-sufficiency by growing vegetables, canning for winter, picking wild nuts and berries, fishing, and hunting.
He attended Wausau East High School where he met, and later...
Ervin B. Huber
Mar 25, 2024
Ervin B. Huber, 95, of Wausau, passed away peacefully in the care of the wonderful staff at Primrose Retirement Community and St Croix Hospice on March 25, 2024.
Ervin was born on May 15, 1928 in Wausau, son of the late Ervin and Theresa (Lilly) Huber. He was a graduate of Wausau East High School, later graduating from Wausau Vocational School....
Donald Tucker
Mar 25, 2024
Donald Gene Tucker, 98, of Wausau, WI, passed away on Monday, March 25, 2024 at Gundersen Lutheran Medical Center in La Crosse, WI with family by his side.
He was born April 24, 1925, in Stillwater, Oklahoma, the son of the late Marion and Flora Tucker. On February 14, 1953, Don married Mary Ann Koscik, whom he met while the two...
Carole DeBauche
Mar 23, 2024
Carole De Bauche, 91, of Schofield, WI died at home on Saturday, March 23, 2024. Carole was born to the late Jacob and Caroline Slatky on January 22, 1933 in Stangelville, Wisconsin. She graduated high school from St. Joseph’s Academy in Green Bay and went on to earn a Nursing degree from St. Mary’s Hospital Nursing School.
Carole was blessed to...
Geraldine I. Filipiak
Mar 22, 2024
Geraldine Filipiak, age 89, passed away on March 22, 2024.Geraldine was born in Tigerton, WI to Myron Pike and Ruth Pike on August 26th,1934. Geraldine married Chester Filipiak of Mosinee on January 1st,1955 At Holy Name Catholic Church in Wittenberg.She was preceded in death by her husband Chester Filipiak; parents Myron Pike and Ruth Milanowski; three sisters, Donna Mae Pike,...
Lester A. Bartelt
Mar 19, 2024
Lester Allen Bartelt passed away on March 19, 2024, at Copperleaf Memory Care of Schofield, Wisconsin, at the age of 95. He was born on October 17, 1928, in Cascade, Wisconsin. He married Ruth Wiebe on June 4, 1955, in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. He was a gentleman to all, and a loving and devoted husband to Ruth for 69 years. They were...
Diane "Di" Felch
Mar 19, 2024
Diane was called home to glory on March 19th in Muskego, WI. She always led with love, kindness and optimism. She will be greatly missed.
Diane was born on November 20, 1945 and grew up in Wausau. She married James (“Jim” or “Moe”) Felch in 1968 and gained a whole lot of relatives. They lived in California for a bit, then...
Bruce A. Graveen
Mar 16, 2024
Bruce Graveen, 69, of Schofield, passed away suddenly on Saturday, March 16, 2024.Bruce was born January 12, 1955, in Wausau to parents Martin and Carol (Schultz) Graveen. He married Jill Kaetterhenry on November 15, 1986, in Wausau. He enjoyed being outside while cleaning his car, cooking and grilling while having a beer. He loved his family, especially his grandchildren. They...
Timothy Dobeck
Mar 10, 2024
Timothy J. Dobeck, 87, Wausau passed away on Sunday, March 10, 2024 under the care of hospice at assisted living.
He was born January 2, 1937 in Wausau, son of the late Phillip and Helen (Pryga) Dobeck. On December 26, 1964 he married Marcella R. Haas (deceased) at St. Therese Catholic Church, Rothschild.
Tim graduated from D.C. Everest High School and...
Betty L. Baumgardt
Mar 9, 2024
Betty Lou Beasa, Canfield, Camp, Baumgardt, 99 (almost 100), a resident of Wausau, Wisconsin passed away peacefully on Saturday, March 9, 2024 of natural causes from a life well-lived. She was born April 26, 1924, in Wausau to Irene and Paul Beasa. Being raised on a farm with a hard-working attitude of “get it done”, she started working at Winkleman’s...
