Obit: Peterson, William H. (1935 - 2017)

Transcriber: Robert Lipprandt
bob@wiclarkcountyhistory.org 

Surnames: Boie, Brunner, Felix, Foss, Kron, Langiewicz, Ludwikowski, MacRae, Peterson, Schnoor, Smith, Weber, Winger

----Source: The Plombon Funeral Home (Stanley, WI) 6/18/2017

Peterson, William H. (10 DEC 1935 - 17 JUN 2017)

William H. Peterson, Sr. 81 of Stanley, died Saturday, June 17, 2017 at his home under the care of his loving wife, children, grandchildren and great grandchildren.

He was born on December 10, 1935 the son of the late Adolph and Elizabeth (Brunner) Peterson. Bill grew up in Stanley and graduated from Stanley High School. On September 1, 1954 he
married Audrey Langiewicz at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Stanley. Bill and Audrey have been members of St. Mary’s, St. Joseph’s in Boyd, and All Saints Catholic Parish in Stanley.

Bill started out his business career at the Stanley Corporation working as a machinist and eventually became Plant Manager. He and Dominic Reali became business partners and purchased the Lotz company in Boyd, Wisconsin where Bill was the Plant Manager. In 1983 Bill followed his dream and purchased the Skelly Station in Stanley from Fred Seefeldt. This was the beginning of Stanley Oil & Gas Company where Bill and Audrey worked tirelessly
providing many services to the surrounding communities.

Bill was proud of having the first touchless carwash in the Stanley area. Bill researched various motel chains and eventually built the Super 8 Motel in 1999 to ensure those coming to Stanley had a warm and friendly place to stay. The Stanley Super 8 Motel won numerous awards throughout the years under Bill’s management.

He was instrumental in various business activities in Stanley by his efforts with the Stanley Prison, Ace Ethanol, relocation of the Stanley Hospital, and refurbishing the Stanley Depot and Soo Line Park. Bill was an active member of many civic organizations including: Knights of Columbus, Jaycees, FFA Alumni, Stanley Chamber of Commerce, Victory Memorial
Hospital Board, and the Stanley Loins Club along with many others.

The Stanley Rodeo was near and dear to his heart; he had the vision of providing a family oriented event where the proceeds would be kept in the community to benefit various projects. He worked endlessly preparing the rodeo grounds; building bleachers; mowing; grading the arena; and making Stanley’s rodeo one of the premier events on the rodeo circuit.

Bill could always be found driving in his Cadillac with silver horns collecting donations and securing sponsors for various events including: The Stanley Rodeo; Stanley Truck Pull; Ice Race; Watermelon Festival; Christmas Toys for Tots; Stanley Theater Free Shows; Christmas sleigh rides by his brother Bob Peterson; along with many others too numerous to mention.

Bill’s proudest moments were with his grandchildren and great grandchildren. He was at every school and sporting event, concert or play that he could. His face lit up when they stopped to visit. His last moments were spent surrounded by them and easing their pain as he made his final journey.

He is survived by his wife of 62 years, Audrey, his children, Judy (Tom) Smith, Brian (Beth) Peterson and Paul (Joan) Peterson all of Stanley, William (Judy) Peterson, Jr. of Boyd, Beth (Jeff) Boie of Thorp and Dominic (Guyleine) Peterson of Carlsbad, CA; his grandchildren, Thomas (Dana) Smith, Jr., William (Jamie) Smith, Ariel (Riley Hargrave) Smith, Clare (Travis) Weber, Amy (Jeremy) Foss, Lonnie (Lindsey Ludwikowski) Peterson, Jennifer (Joseph) Winger,
Michelle (Brandon) Schnoor, Brian (Ashley) Peterson Jr., Jarek Peterson, Jesse (Ben Kron) Peterson, Paul Peterson Jr., Erin (Darin) MacRae, Daniel (Angie) Peterson, Ryan (Nicole) Boie, Jon Boie and Ben Boie; his great grandchildren, Ruby, Ivy, Reise, Ana, Holden, Lorne, Browyn, Beckham, Monroe, Braden, Colton, Trenton, Aubrey, Timothy, Maximus, Carter, Blake, Elyse and Chase and one brother, James (Marlene) Peterson of Chippewa Falls.

Bill is preceded in death by his parents, brothers; Robert, Jack and Donald, and a great grandson; Logan Winger.

A funeral mass will be held at 11AM on Wednesday, June 21st at Holy Family Catholic Church-Stanley with Father William Felix officiating. Visitation will be from 4-8 PM on Tuesday at the Plombon Funeral Home-Stanley with a 7:30 parish Vigil/Rosary service and on Wednesday morning at the funeral home from 9:30 am until time of departure to the church.

Burial will take place at Holy Family Catholic Cemetery-Stanley at a later date.

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Obit: Sweet, Damien Mack (1938 - 2017)

Transcriber: Robert Lipprandt
bob@wiclarkcountyhistory.org

Surnames: Bruce, Hamm, Lemke, Pester, Prior, Rodgers, Stiel, Strangefelt, Sweet, Westrich

----Source: The Hemer Funeral Home (Medford and Rib Lake, WI) 6/19/2017

Sweet, Damien Mack (10 APR 2017 - 17 JUN 2017)

Damien Mack Sweet, 2 months, of Medford passed away Saturday June 17, 2017 at his home.

Damien was born on April 10, 2017 in Marshfield, WI to Jesse Sweet and Susan Lemke.

He is survived by his Parents, Siblings: Rodney Bruce of Wisconsin Rapids, Madison and Cayman Sweet of Nekoosa and Jesse Sweet of Medford, Taylor Lemke of Vancouver, WA and Corbin Lemke of Stanley, Grandparents: Rick and Debbie Sweet of Wisconsin Rapids, Kelly Sherman Strangefelt of Medford, Scott and Chris Lemke of Herbster, Great Grandmother: Julia Westrich of Medford, Aunts and Uncles: Amber and Troy Hamm, Brett, Maddox and Jeremiah, Julian Pester, Julia and Jennifer Pester, all of Medford, T.J. Rodgers of Herbster, Steven and Jennah Prior of Marshfield, Joe and Jill Sweet of Tony, Jake Sweet of Minneapolis, MN, Honored Aunt Danielle Stiel of Medford, and many other cousins.

Damien was a blessing and joy to his family and friends. He touched the lives of many and will be truly missed by everyone.

Damien is preceded in death by several Grandparents.

A Celebration of life will begin at 1:00 PM, on Thursday June 22, 2017 at Hemer Funeral Home, Medford Chapel.

Hemer Funeral Service of Medford and Rib Lake has been entrusted with arrangements. Online condolences can be left at www.hemerfuneralservice.com

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Obit: Zettler-Krall, Donna M. (1942 - 2017)

Transcriber: Robert Lipprandt
bob@wiclarkcountyhistory.org

Surnames: Beilky, Bielen, Carter, Gierl, Guralski, Koenig, Kunze, Nass, Olson, Reich, Schemenauer, Zettler-Krall

----Source: The Peterson-Kraemer Funeral Home (Wausau, WI) 6/19/2017

Zettler-Krall, Donna M. (Gierl) (18 MAY 1942 - 18 JUN 2017)

Donna M. Zettler-Krall, 75, Wausau died Sunday, June 18, 2017 at North Central Health Care Center, Wausau.

She was born May 18, 1942 in Wausau, daughter of the late Floyd and Angeline (Bielen) Gierl. Donna married Duane Zettler in 1960. They later divorced. Duane passed away in 1997. She then married Jerry Krall in Wausau in 1994. He survives.

Donna worked at Liberty Mutual Insurance Company for more than 15 years. She enjoyed motorcycling with Jerry and making crafts. Donna belonged to the Parkinson's Support Group, volunteered at the Marathon County Library and truly enjoyed spending time with her special pets, Maggie and Sophie.

Survivors include her husband, Jerry Krall, Wausau, her children, Brenda (Craig) Reich, Marathon, Kim (Kent) Olson, Wausau, Corrine (Sean) Koenig, Wausau, Scott (Gail) Zettler, Athens, 8 grandchildren, Ian Guralski, Ethan (Steph) Guralski, Leah (Paul Bielke) Guralski, Evan Olson, Aaron Olson, Tyler Zettler, Pat Zettler, Jadon Zettler, two great grandsons, Brody Beilky and Harvey Guralski, one great granddaughter, Coral Zettler, her step children, Alison (Mike) Carter, Weston, Daniel (Jenni) Krall, Wausau, her step grandchildren, Alayna Nass, Michael Nass and Tyler and Jonathon Krall, her siblings, Bette (Albert) Kunze, Wausau, James (Del) Gierl, Minocqua, Marion (Peter) Schemenauer, Abbotsford and many nieces and nephews.

Besides her parents she was preceded in death by one sister, Arlene Gierl and a son-in-law, Chris Koenig.

Memorial services will be held at 1:00 p.m. Saturday, June 24, 2017 at the Peterson/Kraemer Funeral Home, 3400 Stewart Avenue, Wausau. Burial will be in Calvary Cemetery, Athens.

Friends may call on Saturday from 11:00 a.m. until the time of services all at the Stewart Avenue funeral home.

In lieu of flowers memorial may be directed to the Michael J. Fox Foundation for Parkinson's Research Grand Central Station P.O. Box 4777 New York, NY 10163-4777.

Online condolences may be expressed at www.petersonkraemer.com

The family wishes to express a sincere thank you to the staff at Mount View Care Center for the outstanding care they gave to Donna and also Community Link for all the help they provided to Donna and Jerry.