EDNA M. SACKMANN

NAME OF DECEASED:
EDNA M. SACKMAN
AGE: 92

ADDRESS: 4100 N Mountain Road, Wausau, WI
Town of Rib Mountain Resident
Former Town of Deer Creek Resident

PLACE, DATE & TIME OF DEATH: 11:17 P.M. August 28 at The Wellington Place in Wausau where she had resided for the past 2 years while under the care of Aspirus Comfort Care & Hospice Services

TIME & PLACE OF FUNERAL: 2:00 P.M. Wednesday, August 31 at the Hemer Funeral Home, Medford

OFFICIATING: Rev Kris Bjerke-Ulliman

PLACE OF BURIAL: Stetsonville Public Cemetery, Stetsonville

VISITATION AT: 12:00 noon until 2:00 P.M. Wednesday, August 31, at Hemer Funeral Home, Medford

DATE & PLACE OF BIRTH: September 25, 1918 in the Town of Deer Creek, Taylor County

EDUCATION: Attended Spruce Grove Elementary School in the Town of Deer Creek

MARRIAGE INFORMATION: Her marriage to Joseph M. Sackmann took place on May 25, 1946 in Stetsonville and he preceded her in death on March 25, 1998.

PRINCIPAL EVENTS IN LIFE: She worked at Hurd Millwork making window sashes for about 5 years. They then owned and operated a dairy farm in the Town of Deer Creek for 48 years until her retirement. She enjoyed gardening, canning, picking berries, embroidery, and spending time with her grandchildren. She was also an avid reader.

SURVIVING CHILDREN: Two daughters: Sandra (George) Beranek of Wausau and Suann (Steven) Prechel of Getzville, NY
Two sons: David (Cynthia) Sackmann of Milwaukee and Steve (Linda) Sackmann of Maple Grove, MN

# OF GRANDCHILDREN: Seven Grandchildren: Joslyn Sackmann, Erin, Gregory and Sara Beranek, Kristine, Nicholas and Michael Prechel
Also survived by Nieces, Nephews, other relatives and many friends

BROTHERS/SISTERS: Four Brothers: Clarence, Carl, Harold and Elmer Thomsen
Two Sisters-in-law: Nora Hornak of Big Bend and Sister Mary Angela Sackmann of Owensboro, KY
Brother-in-law Herbert (Jane) Sackmann of Richland Center

DECEASED FATHER: Herman L. Thomsen
DECEASED MOTHER: Freida A. Jochimsen

PALLBEARERS: Grandchildren: Joslyn Sackmann, Erin, Gregory and Sara Beranek, Kristine, Nicholas and Michael Prechel

OTHER INFORMATION: In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Edna’s family for a later designation
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CONNIE D. KOPLIN

NAME OF DECEASED:
CONNIE D. KOPLIN
AGE: 56

ADDRESS: W9722 Apple Ave. Withee Town of Holway Resident

PLACE, DATE & TIME OF DEATH: 4:28 P.M. Wednesday, August 24 at Ministry St. Joseph’s Hospital, Marshfield where she had been a patient for 1 day.

TIME & PLACE OF FUNERAL: A Celebration of Connie’s Life will be held at a later date

DATE & PLACE OF BIRTH: March 17, 1955 in Stanley

EDUCATION: Attended Medford Area Schools and was a graduate of Medford High School

MARRIAGE INFORMATION: April 28, 1975 at Our Saviours Lutheran Church, Holway to Robert Lee Koplin and he survives

PRINCIPAL EVENTS IN LIFE: Connie worked at Marathon Cheese and Weathershield Millwork Division for a period of time. She also operated the Hacienda tavern from 1980-1982. Connie then became a stay at home mom. She enjoyed flowers, animals-especially her pets and having a good time.

SURVIVING SPOUSE: Robert Lee Koplin of Withee

SURVIVING CHILDREN: Jason (Amanda) Koplin of Wausau, Erin (Jesse) Clausnitzer of Holway and Brandon (Significant Other: Sara Ogle) Scheuneman of Stetsonville

# OF GRANDCHILDREN: 2: Aubree Clausnitzer of Holway and Gavin Koplin of Wausau

SURVIVING BROTHERS/SISTERS: Sandi Kuske of Medford, Jim (Lisa) Scheuneman of Owen
Sisters-In-Law: Diane (Orville) Howard of Big Rock, IL, Ellen Jahrling of Withee and Barbara (Mark) Walter of Yorkville, IL.

PARENTS: Father: Donald F. Scheuneman of Owen

DECEASED MOTHER: Mary Jean Boyles

OTHER INFORMATION: In lieu of flowers, memorials can be made to Connie’s family to be designated at a later date
Hemer Funeral Home of Medford is assisting the family with arrangements
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LESLIE “LES” E. THIEDE

NAME OF DECEASED: LESLIE “LES” E. THIEDE AGE: 82

ADDRESS: N2706 County Road Q, Medford; A township of Medford resident

PLACE, DATE & TIME OF DEATH: 8:55 PM Tuesday, August 23 at his residence in the township of Medford under the loving care of his family and Hope Hospice

TIME & PLACE OF FUNERAL: 11:00 AM Saturday, August 27 at Immanuel Ev. Lutheran Church, Medford

OFFICIATING: Rev. Joshua Krieger

PLACE OF BURIAL: Medford Evergreen Cemetery II

VISITATION AT: Immanuel Ev. Lutheran Church, Medford from 9:00 AM until the time of funeral services at 11:00 AM on Saturday, August 27

DATE & PLACE OF BIRTH: November 8, 1928 in the township of Hammel

EDUCATION: Township of Hammel elementary schools, and was a 1946 graduate of Medford High School

MARRIAGE INFORMATION: February 3, 1951 at Immanuel Ev. Lutheran Church, Medford to Luella Christianson and she survives

PRINCIPAL EVENTS IN LIFE: After his education, he worked for periods of time in the wheat fields of S. Dakota, on a farm in IL, and at the Medford Creamery. Then they farmed in the township of Medford for many years until his retirement in 1986. He also drove school bus for the Medford school district. In retirement he enjoyed working in the woods. He also enjoyed traveling, making fire wood and hunting.

MEMBER OF: Immanuel Ev. Lutheran Church, Medford

SURVIVING SPOUSE: Luella “Lou” Thiede of Medford

SURVIVING CHILDREN: Kathy (Bud) Mohr of Green Bay, Chuck (Patty) Thiede of Westboro, Jeff Thiede of Medford, Julie (Mike) Brost of Medford, Lori (Roger) Haizel of Medford, Bill (Carmen) Thiede of Medford

# OF GRANDCHILDREN: 10 – Kevin (Doreen) Mohr, Thane Mohr, Brian (Nicole) Mohr, Karyn (Eric) St. Aubin, Scott Haizel, Nikki Brost, Phil (Karen) Brost, Cassie, Josh & Brock Thiede

GREAT -GRANDCHILDREN: 5 – Ella, Rylee, Beau, Brielle, Parker

SURVIVING BROTHERS/SISTERS: Brother – Gene (Sharon) Thiede of Medford
Sisters-in-law: Marvel Thiede of Medford, Marcia Thiede of Stetsonville, Ardean (Fred) Claycamp of Omaha, NE, and Beverly Christianson of Medford

DECEASED BROTHERS/SISTERS: 2 Brothers – Kenneth Thiede in 2009 & Ralph Thiede in 2010

DECEASED FATHER: Ralph Ernest Thiede DECEASED MOTHER: Vearl Theresa Hoffman

PALLBEARERS: Honorary – 3 Granddaughters; Active – 7 Grandsons

OTHER INFORMATION: In lieu of flowers, the family requests that memorials be made to Immanuel Ev. Lutheran Church, Medford
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DONALD “DON” W. ABEGGLEN

NAME OF DECEASED:
DONALD “DON” W. ABEGGLEN
AGE: 83

ADDRESS: 330 W. Blackhawk Avenue Stetsonville Village of Stetsonville Resident

PLACE, DATE & TIME OF DEATH: 12:00 P.M. Sunday, August 21 at House of the Dove, Marshfield where he had resided for the past 4 days and under the care of Ministry Home Care Hospice.

TIME & PLACE OF FUNERAL: 11:00 A.M. Thursday, August 25 at Zion Ev. Lutheran Church, Stetsonville

OFFICIATING: Rev. James Babler

PLACE OF BURIAL: Zion Ev. Lutheran Cemetery, Stetsonville

VISITATION AT: 9:00 A.M. until the time of services at 11:00 A.M. Thursday, August 25 at the Zion Ev. Lutheran Church, Stetsonville

DATE & PLACE OF BIRTH: March 25, 1928 in the Town of Deer Creek

EDUCATION: Attended Pleasant Valley School in the Town of Deer Creek and a graduate of Medford High School

MARRIAGE INFORMATION: October 3, 1959, at Zion Ev. Lutheran Church, Stetsonville to Mildred M. Habeck and she preceded him in death on June 1, 2004.

PRINCIPAL EVENTS IN LIFE: Don owned and operated a Dairy Farm with his brother Alvin from 1959- until his retirement in 1990. Don enjoyed woodworking and spending time with his family, especially his grandchildren.

MEMBER OF: Lifetime Member of the Zion Ev. Lutheran Church, Stetsonville, Church Council and Zion Men’s Club

SURVIVING CHILDREN: 2 Sons: Greg (Marilyn) Abegglen of Medford and Jeff (Beth) Abegglen of Stetsonville
1 Daughter: Lisa Dums of Stetsonville

6 Grandchildren: Jennifer (Mike) Babcock of Wellsville, New York, Christina Abegglen of Horicon, Dana (Significant Other: Mike Snyder) Dums of Stetsonville, Eric Abegglen of Medford, Blake Dums of Stetsonville and Amy Abegglen of Medford

1 Great-Granddaughter: Emillie Snyder of Stetsonville

SURVIVING BROTHERS/SISTERS: Adeline Schoenike of Waukesha, Alvin (Genevieve) Abegglen of Stetsonville, Janet (Marvin) Schrader of Sheboygan
2 Sisters-In-Law: Ivadeane Abegglen of Colby and Aggie Habeck of Oshkosh

DECEASED BROTHERS/SISTERS: Gordon Abegglen

DECEASED FATHER: Albert Abegglen
DECEASED MOTHER: Lydia M. Ploekelman

PALLBEARERS: Eric Abegglen, Blake Dums, Daryl Schrader, Dale Abegglen, Jim Brown and Gary Schoenike

OTHER INFORMATION: In lieu of flowers, memorial’s can be made to Don’s family for a future designation
Hemer Funeral Home of Medford is assisting the family with arrangements
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MILDRED “MILLIE” H. HEINZ

NAME OF DECEASED: MILDRED “MILLIE” H. HEINZ AGE: 83

ADDRESS: Deerview Meadows Assisted Living, 509 Lemke Ave, Medford City of Medford Resident

PLACE, DATE & TIME OF DEATH: 8:25 P.M. Thursday, August 18 at Deerview Meadows Assisted Living, where she had resided the past three years, surrounded by caring and compassionate staff, her loving family, canine companion Chloe, and under the care of Hope Hospice.

TIME & PLACE OF FUNERAL: 11:00 A.M. Monday, August 22 at Holy Rosary Catholic Church, Medford

OFFICIATING: Father Gerard Willger and Deacon Joseph Stefancin

PLACE OF BURIAL: Holy Rosary Catholic Cemetery, Medford

VISITATION AT: Hemer Funeral Home on Monday, August 22 from 9:00 A.M until 10:45 A.M. with a VFW Auxiliary service at 10:30 A.M.

DATE & PLACE OF BIRTH: November 19, 1927 at Township of Browning

EDUCATION: Fairfield Elementary School, Township of Browning. Graduate of Medford High School

MARRIAGE INFORMATION: August 19, 1947 in Medford she married William J. Heinz and he preceded her in death on November 22, 1996

PRINCIPAL EVENTS IN LIFE: She and her husband Bill farmed in the Town of Browning until 1976. After her education she worked at the Medford Co-op, Sears Roebuck Store, and at Memorial Health Center for over 35 years until her retirement. She enjoyed the camaraderie of her friends, spending time with her family, grandchildren, and great grandchildren, playing cards, dancing, gardening, stitchery, and traveling to Hawaii, Europe, Australia, New Zealand, and throughout the United States and Canada.

MEMBER OF: Holy Rosary Catholic Church, Medford; Medford VFW Ladies Auxiliary, Sunnyhill Homemakers.

SURVIVING CHILDREN: 2 Sons: Thomas (Sandy) Heinz of Medford and Mark (Kathy) Heinz of Minocqua, 2 Daughters: Diane (L. David Tyner III) Christensen of Seattle, WA and, Joyce (James) Krueger of Medford

CHILDREN DECEASED: Dale K. Heinz in 1979

# OF GRANDCHILDREN: 13 Grandchildren: Heath Heinz, Jena Heinz, Nathan Krueger, Stephen Krueger, Jessie Dube, Carrie Friedland, Sarah Warchow, Karen, Antonette, Angela, David IV, Whitney & Tyson Tyner

GREAT -GRANDCHILDREN: 6

SURVIVING BROTHERS/SISTERS: 2 Brothers: Leonard (June) Loertscher of Janesville, WI and Harold (Helen) Loertscher of Woodstock, IL
Sisters-in-law: Inez Loertscher of Medford and Lydia Loertscher of Anamosa, Iowa

DECEASED BROTHERS/SISTERS: 2 Sisters: Alma and Marcella Loertscher; 3 Brothers: Ben, Ed, and Herb Loertscher;
Special Friend: Roy Lekies

DECEASED FATHER: Herman Loertscher

DECEASED MOTHER: Lena Lindenschmidt

PALLBEARERS: Jessie Dube, Carrie Friedland, Heath Heinz, Jena Heinz, Nathan Krueger, Stephen Krueger, and Sarah Warchow

OTHER INFORMATION: In lieu of flowers, memorials can be made to Millie’s family for a future designation
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FRANK J. BREHL

NAME OF DECEASED: FRANK J. BREHL AGE: 99

ADDRESS: W7118 County Road A, Medford, WI; Township of Little Black resident

PLACE, DATE & TIME OF DEATH: 3:40 PM Sunday, August 7 at Luther Manor Nursing Home, Wauwatosa where he had resided for the past 2 weeks

TIME & PLACE OF FUNERAL: 11:00 AM Thursday, August 11 at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Stetsonville

OFFICIATING: Father Sleeva Raju Madanu

PLACE OF BURIAL: Sacred Heart Catholic Cemetery, Stetsonville where there will also be graveside military rites performed by the Stetsonville American Legion

VISITATION AT: Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Stetsonville from 9:30 AM until the time of funeral services at 11:00 AM on Thursday, August 11

DATE & PLACE OF BIRTH: December 25, 1911 at Fort Dodge, Iowa

EDUCATION: Township of Little Black, Taylor County elementary schools

MARRIAGE INFORMATION: Never Married

PRINCIPAL EVENTS IN LIFE: After his education he worked on the family farm in the town of Little Black. Then he entered the US Army and was a veteran of WW II. After the service, he returned to the town of Little Black and farmed there until his retirement. He enjoyed his dog “Bruno”, reading, hunting, and doing machinery work.

MEMBER OF: Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Stetsonville

SURVIVING: Nephews – Robert (Kathy) Horkheimer of Milwaukee & Dr. Ronald (Maureen) Horkheimer of Brookfield; Niece – Patricia (Dr. Anthony) Traxler of Edwardsville, IL
12 great nieces & nephews

DECEASED BROTHERS/SISTERS: Brother – Robert Brehl in 1988 & Sister – Wilma Horkheimer in 2004

DECEASED FATHER: John Brehl DECEASED MOTHER: Rosalia Kockovsky

PALLBEARERS: Donald, Sean & Kevin Horkheimer, Dr. Anthony Traxler, Michael & Daniel Zepp

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ANNA “ANN” E. SCHUMACHER

NAME OF DECEASED:
ANNA “ANN” E. SCHUMACHER
AGE: 88

ADDRESS: 235 Leila Street Medford City of Medford Resident

PLACE, DATE & TIME OF DEATH: 11:40 P.M. Sunday, August 7 at Deerview Meadows where she had resided for the past 3 years surrounded by her loving family and under the care of Hope Hospice

TIME & PLACE OF FUNERAL: 10:30 A.M. Saturday, August 13 at the Holy Rosary Catholic Church, Medford

OFFICIATING: Father Gerard Willger

PLACE OF BURIAL: Cremainal Inurnment will take place at 10:00 A.M. Saturday, August 27 at the Holy Rosary Catholic Cemetery, Medford

VISITATION AT: 9:00 A.M. until the time of services at 10:30 A.M. Saturday, August 13 at the Holy Rosary Catholic Church, Medford

DATE & PLACE OF BIRTH: March 15, 1923 in the Town of Little Black

EDUCATION: She attended Little White School and Medford High School. Anna graduated as Valedictorian of her high school class, and then trained as an elementary school teacher at Taylor County Normal School. When teacher licensing changed, she obtained her Bachelor of Science Degree in Elementary Education in 1959 from UW-Stevens Point. Later, she received her Pre-K-12th grade cognitive disability certification from UW-Eau Claire and held a life license in this area for the remainder of her career.

MARRIAGE INFORMATION: July 24, 1951 at Holy Rosary Catholic Church, Medford to Melvin N. Schumacher and he preceded her in death.

PRINCIPAL EVENTS IN LIFE: She was an elementary school teacher at Lublin, Marshfield, Abbotsford and Medford Area Schools for 47 years. She was twice recognized for her work as a retired teacher in the Stetsonville Title I reading program as Medford Area Schools Volunteer of the Year. She enjoyed sewing, gardening, traveling, cooking, reading and going to dances. She was very active and involved in her churches, holding many leadership positions.

MEMBER OF: Holy Rosary Catholic Church, Medford and WEAC
Past Member: St. Louis Catholic Church, Dorchester

SURVIVING CHILDREN: Daughter: Mary (William) Wacek of Westboro
Grandson: Mark (Beth) Wacek of Menomonie
Great-Grandson: Zachary Wacek of Menomonie
Preceded in death by a grandson: Thomas Wacek in 1981

SURVIVING BROTHERS/SISTERS: 3 Sisters: Evelyn Kapfhamer of Medford, Rita (Bill) Kuchenbecker of Neillsville and Marilyn (Ernie) Haug of Brookfield
Sisters-In-Law: Carol Zirngibl of Milwaukee, Agnes Zirngibl of Medford, Rosaclara Gable of Gainesville, Georgia and Marlene (Bryce) Hinke of Stetsonville
Brother-in-law: Robert (Dorothy) Schumacher of Dorchester
Also survived by many Nieces, Nephews, Other Relatives and Friends

DECEASED BROTHERS/SISTERS: Brothers: Elmer, Ray, Leo, Henry, and Don Zirngibl
Sister: Irene Metz

DECEASED FATHER: Michael Zirngibl
DECEASED MOTHER: Mary F. Koestner

PALLBEARERS: Bill Zirngibl, Dan Weber, Ken Hinke, Ned, Neil, Ryan & Tony Schumacher

OTHER INFORMATION: Memorials can be made in Ann’s name to Stetsonville Elementary School-Reading Department
Hemer Funeral Home of Medford is assisting the family with arrangements
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MARVIN J. RIEMER

NAME OF DECEASED: MARVIN J. RIEMER AGE: 70

ADDRESS: 321 E. County Highway A, Village of Stetsonville, WI 54480

PLACE, DATE & TIME OF DEATH: 1:15 AM Sunday, August 7 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital where he had been a patient for the past 5 days

TIME & PLACE OF FUNERAL: Memorial services will be held at 3:00 PM on Friday, August 12 at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Stetsonville

OFFICIATING: Father Showreddy Gali and Father Sleeva Raju Madanu

PLACE OF BURIAL: Interment of his cremated remains will take place at Sacred Heart Catholic Cemetery, Stetsonville

VISITATION AT: Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Stetsonville from 12 Noon until the time of memorial services at 3:00 PM on Friday, August 12

DATE & PLACE OF BIRTH: March 24, 1941 at the township of Little Black

EDUCATION: Liberty elementary school, town of Little Black and was a 1959 graduate of Dorchester High School

MARRIAGE INFORMATION: June 15, 1963 at St. Louis Catholic Church, Dorchester to Pauline Ramminger

PRINCIPAL EVENTS IN LIFE: He owned and operated Riemer Builders in Stetsonville for 41 years until retirement in 2007. He was a firefighter with the Stetsonville Volunteer Fire Dept. for 40 years having served 17 of those years as the assistant Fire Chief. He served on the Stetsonville Village Board for 36 years. He enjoyed playing softball, horseshoes, baseball, their Chequamegon hunting shack, and most of all spending time with his family. He was an avid bowler and was known as “Marvelous Marv”.

MEMBER OF: Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Stetsonville

SURVIVING SPOUSE: Pauline Riemer of Stetsonville

SURVIVING CHILDREN: Al (Julie) Riemer of Stetsonville, Paul (Julie) Riemer of Rochester, MN, Mark “Ed” Riemer of Stetsonville, Ann (Rodney “Goody”) Goodrich of Stetsonville

# OF GRANDCHILDREN: 8 – Brooke (Fiance’ Ryan Stevens), Cassie, Maggie, Lucas, Sophia, and Brady “Little Man” Riemer, Katelyn & Colten Ruppel

SURVIVING BROTHERS/SISTERS: 9 – Joyce (Eugene) Erickson of Jackson, WI, Karen (Otto “Jr.”) Olson of Medford, Richard Riemer of Fond du Lac, WI, Marjean (Steve) Zemaitis of Mesa, AZ, Rhonda (Mike) Handel of Medford, Kris (David) Tickler of Park Falls, John (Julie) Riemer of Osceola, WI, Phyllis (Bill) Schafer of Brodhead, WI, Larry (Pam) Riemer of River Falls, WI

PARENTS: Mother – Ruth (Ludwig) Riemer of Medford

DECEASED FATHER: Norman Riemer

URNBEARERS: Sons – Al, Paul & Mark Riemer

OTHER INFORMATION: In lieu of flowers, the family requests that memorials go to either the Stetsonville Volunteer Fire Department or be given to the family for a future designation
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