Bernice C. Passehl, 99, of Athens, passed away on Monday, March 18, 2024, at Athenian Living in Athens, also under the care of St. Croix Hospice. She was born on July 30, 1924, to the late Stanley and Eleanore (Myszka) Writz in Rietbrock. Bernice married Jerome Passehl on October 2, 1948, at Holy Family Catholic Church in Poniatowski. He preceded her in death on March 4, 1998. Bernice loved and cared for her family, raising three children. She also worked at Marathon Cheese for 27 years, was a hostess and waitress at the Sky Lite Supper Club, and was a member of the V.F.W. Auxiliary. In addition to her work, Bernice was an excellent cook and baker. She baked delicious pies and desserts, and loved to share, baking many pies for Father Graham and Father Hiebel. She also loved country music, especially George Jones, and dancing to polka music. Bernice will be remembered for her strong faith, attending Mass daily, her generosity, being pleasant and easy-going, and for her smile. Survivors include her children: Jerome Jr. of Athens, Kathleen (Robert) Franz of Edgar and Duane (Donna) Passehl of Fenwood; grandchildren: Steve Passehl, Chad (Rhonda) Passehl, Melissa (Jake) Lemke, Ann Marie (Alf-Harald) Dahl, Benjamin (Monika) Franz, Josh (Jennifer) Passehl and Amber (Kevin) Blumreich; grandson-in-law, Troy “TJ” Weiler; great-grandchildren: Seth Passehl, Tanya Passehl, Luke Passehl, Zack Passehl, Evin Passehl, Asher Lemke, Leo Franz, Thomas Dahl, Alexander Dahl, Lorraina Franz, Gabrielle Franz, Eloise Franz, Madison Passehl, Reid Passehl and Kinsley Blumreich; great-great-grandson, Seth Passehl Jr; step-great-granddaughters: Jennifer Writz and Ashlee Goodrich; step-grandsons-in-law: Traner Weiler and Tukker Weiler; brother, Daniel (Mary) Writz; and sisters-in-law: Myra Makowski and Kathleen “Kitty” Writz. She was preceded in death by her husband, Jerome; parents, Stanley and Eleanore; infant daughter, Patricia; granddaughter, Jennifer (Franz) Weiler; brothers: Florian, Raymond, Benjamin “Jack,” Stanley, Jerome “Jeff,” and infant Michael; and sisters: Leona Jurkowski, Regina Nizzi and Margaret Stubler. A funeral Mass will be at 11 a.m. on Monday, April 1, 2024, at St. Anthony Catholic Church, Athens, celebrated by Rev. George Graham. Visitation will begin at 9 a.m. until the time of service at the church. Burial will be at a later date in Calvary Cemetery, Athens. Online condolences may be expressed at www.petersonkraemer.com. A special thank you from the family to the staff and volunteers at Athenian Living of Athens and St. Croix Hospice for their loving care of Bernice! Paid obituary 150322

Allen C. Lang, 73, of Medford, passed away on Wednesday, March 20, 2024, at Aspirus Wausau Hospital, surrounded by family, after a yearlong battle with cancer. A funeral Mass for Allen will take place at 11 a.m. on Monday, April 1, 2024, at Our Lady of Perpetual Help Catholic Church in Whittlesey with Father Patrick McConnell presiding. Burial will follow at OLPH Catholic Cemetery. Visitation will take place at Hemer-Pickerign Funeral Home in Medford on Sunday, March 31, 2024, from 6 p.m. until 8 p.m., when a rosary service will take place. Visitation will continue at OLPH Catholic Church on Monday, April 1, 2024, from 9:30 a.m. until the time of service at 11 a.m. Allen was born on September 23, 1950, to Charles and Rose (Boehm) Lang in Wausau. He attended St. Mary’s Catholic School and graduated from Edgar High School. He continued his education at UW-Madison School of Pharmacy, where he met and married the love of his life, Judy Bohman. After graduating pharmacy school, they purchased and operated the Edgar Drugstore. The family moved to Medford in 1983 and they purchased Valu-Rite Drugstore, which the family operated until 2010. After selling the drugstore he continued to work there with his son until his cancer diagnosis in spring of 2023. When Allen wasn’t working at the drugstore, he enjoyed working on their farm raising beef and doing field work. He also enjoyed spending time with his family, friends and neighbors. He loved playing cards (Sheepshead) with his friends and family, especially his grandchildren. Allen is survived by his wife of 51 years, Judy Lang; children: Sara (Mark) Matyka of Rib Lake, Jason (Kristine) Lang of Medford and Rachel Lang of Mount Pleasant; grandchildren: Kyle (Savannah) Matyka, Cody (Clare) Matyka, Jacob, Tyler and Amber Matyka, and Alexander and Timothy Lang, and one greatgranddaughter on the way. Allen is further survived by his siblings: Dennis (Shirley) Lang, Charles (Dorothy) Lang and Jane (John) Yde, and the Hasko bonus family. Allen was preceded in death by his parents, Charles and Rose and step-mother Georgine. Hemer-Pickerign Funeral & Cremation Services of Medford is serving the family. Please visit www.hemerfuneralservice.com to share condolences online. Paid obituary 150312

Myrna L. Gassner, 85, Marathon, passed away peacefully on Friday, March 15, 2024, while under the care of Aspirus Comfort Care and Hospice Services at the Hospice House, Wausau. Myrna Louise Gassner was born December 1, 1938, to Stanley and Melonia (Sonnentag) Jagodzinski in Wausau. She married Frank R. Gassner September 15, 1962, son of Richard L. and Marie (Sauter) Gassner at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Marathon. She served a life of kindness, patience, selflessness, and concern for others, utilizing her gifts to take care of the sick and in raising her family. In taking care of her grandmother, she knew her calling was to become a nurse. She graduated from St. Mary’s School of Nursing in Wausau in 1959. She became the head nurse of the surgical patient floor at a time when the hospital did not have an emergency care unit nor a resident doctor. Myrna met Frank after being his nurse, caring for him as a patient at her hospital. Mryna loved her chosen career but left the field to raise her family, which included three children under the age of four. The education of her children was important to her, and she taught all of her children to read before they were enrolled in kindergarten. She was a strong supporter of the activities of her children and grandchildren to include musical performances and athletic activities. Myrna also enjoyed the company of her friends attending Packer parties and playing bridge. Sunday mornings were typically spent listening to polkas. In her retirement years with Frank, the couple enjoyed many trips to Alaska, Hawaii, the Caribbean and Europe. Survivors include her husband, Frank; son, Gregg (Linda Ann) Gassner, Wausau; two daughters: Cheryl (Thomas) Waller, Verona and Linda Marie (Daniel) Gassner Turek, Fitchburg; grandchildren: Ryan R. Gassner, Abigail E. Waller, Matthew T. Waller and Nathan F. Waller. Additional survivors include her siblings: Marlene (Leroy) Socha, Stanley (Ann) Jagodzinski and Mary (Gary) Jeub, and sisters-in-law: Rita Gassner and Joan Seubert. Myrna was preceded in death by her brothers-in-law: James Gassner and John Seubert. The Gassner family expresses gratitude for Rev. Msgr. Joseph Diermeier and David Martin for their pastoral care providing both prayers, support, and comfort during Myrna’s brief but courageous battle with pancreatic cancer. The family would also like to thank the Aspirus Clinic, Hospice Care, Hospice House for their excellent care. A Mass of Christian burial was held at noon on Wednesday, March 20, 2024, at St. Mary’s Catholic Church, Marathon. The Rev. Msgr. Jospeh Diermeier presided. Burial was in the parish cemetery. Visitation was held on Wednesday from 10 a.m. until the time of service, all at the church. Peterson/Kraemer Funeral Home, Marathon, is in charge of arrangements. Online condolences may be expressed at www.petersonkraemer.com. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be donated to St. Mary’s School in Myrna’s name. Paid obituary 149983

Richard “Slats” E. Viergutz, 91, of Medford, passed away on Thursday, March 7, 2024, at Aspirus Care and Rehab. Cremation rites have been accorded and no services will be held. Richard was born on April 24, 1932, to Ferd and Hilda (Borman) Viergutz in Medford. He lived on Gibson Street in Medford for all his life. He worked various jobs since he was 17 years old. He worked for the City of Medford for seven years and for S.D. Ellenbecker, off and on, until his retirement at 62. He married Shirley Kleinschmidt-Clarkson on October 3, 1981. Richard loved ice fishing and hunting. He was always there to help others. Richard is survived by his wife, Shirley; step-children: Rick and Sue Clarkson; and step-grandson, Jesse Clarkson. Richard was preceded in death by his parents; brother, Harvey; and sisters, Mildred and Margerie. Hemer-Pickerign Funeral & Cremation Services of Medford is serving the family. Please visit www.hemerfuneralservice.com to share condolences online. Paid obituary 149920

of Marathon made her final journey home to be with her Lord on her 93rd birthday, March 6, 2024, at Wausau Aspirus Hospital. Dawn Mae Clara Braunel was born on March 6, 1931, at home, in the town of Marathon, to the late Edwin and Dorothy (Gresens) Braunel. She was the middle of nine children. On November 18, 1950, she married Donald Erdman of Town of Stettin at St. Matthews Lutheran Church, Marathon. Together they had six children: LaVern of Wausau, Peggy (Henry)Baumann of Marathon, twin sons-Aaron (Margie) of DeWitt, Iowa, and Alan (Lisa) of Pelican Lake, Glen (Lisa) of Wausau and Nelson (Freda) of Germantown. Donald died December 27, 1996, at home. Her family includes 18 grandchildren, 37 great-grandchildren (including three sets of twins) and two great-great-grandchildren. Surviving sibling include one sister, Jane Ross of Edgar, and one sister-in-law, Virginia Erdman, Wausau; special daughters-in-law: Julianne Streveler, Chris Erdman and Tammy Johnkowski, and special grandson, Cory Erdman, who visited and helped her weekly, She will also be missed by many nieces, nephews, friends, cousins and neighbors. Deceased siblings are three sisters: Lucille Schoepke, Doris Traska and Carol Blaubach, and four brothers: Merlyn Braunel, Duane/Sonny Braunel, LeRoy/Buddy Braunel and infant brother George Braunel. On December 5, 2004, she married Marlen Burish of Edgar at St. Matthews Lutheran Church in Marathon. Together with Marlen she welcomed his five children: Cindy, Christine, Brian, Bill and Keith, along with their spouses and children into her family. Marlen died April 11, 2013, at home. Dawn Mae was a lifelong resident of the Town of Marathon. She and her siblings had a 2-1/2 mile walk to and from Woodlawn Country School 1st thru 8th grades. As a teen she worked babysitting, cooking and cleaning for several area families. She was baptized, confirmed and married at St. Matthews Lutheran Church in Marathon. She taught Sunday school when her children attended. Dawn Mae was a present member of Ladies Aid and had been for over 60 years. Very important throughout her life was her faith in the Lord. In 1964 she started sewing draperies for Jolene’s Drapery in Wausau and was the main seamstress for Scotties Interiors of Wausau, sewing draperies, pillows, etc. until 2004. Dawn Mae was a very talented seamstress and was always patching, hemming or mending for family and friends. As a Ladies Aid project, Dawn Mae started waiting on tables at Rib River Ballroom in 1965. In 1998 she took the job of calling and arranging to get waiters and waitresses to work at Rib River. In the spring of 2019, she didn’t know if she was slowing down or life was moving too fast - so she gave up the actual waiting on tables. In July of 2022, when Jack Kramer sold the ballroom, she handed her paperwork to the new owners. She also volunteered at Dime and Dollar Thrift Store since 1989 and at the Health Care Center beauty shop since 1998. In the spring of 2020 when the Covid-19 pandemic closed everything, she decided to stay home and retire from her volunteer jobs. Dawn Mae kept in touch with friends and relatives who were homebound, in assistant living or in nursing homes. Instead of visiting and going for lunch, she talked to them by phone. She was also a monthly supporter of St. Judes Childrens Hospital. Dawn Mae lived in the Town of Marathon on Hwy. NN for 85 years, taking pride in her yard and flower garden. She loved summer and enjoyed cutting the lawn and working to keep everything looking nice. In winter she shoveled her then large driveway by hand and, on occasion, used a walk-behind snowblower. She loved bird watching and always made sure the bird feeders were full. In May of 2016, Dawn Mae sold her home on NN and moved to the Swiderski Apartments in Marathon. There she enjoyed retirement to the fullest. She always kept herself busy. Weather permitting, she could be found walking around the neighborhood. She loved her apartment life and met many nice neighbors. Dawn Mae loved reading. Her favorite author was Danielle Steele. She also enjoyed reading Amish books and doing word searches. Dawn Mae continued making applesauce and apple cakes, rhubarb jam and rhubarb cakes and baked cookies for her children and grandchildren, neighbors and friends. No one ever went home empty handed. Years back she’d go deliver her baked goods to her children near by. A birthday or family gathering was never complete without “Grandma E’s chocolate chip bars.” All her years she enjoyed listening to polka music and loved to dance. “The Huntsman’s Waltz” by the Greiner Bros was always her and Donald’s favorite. She loved Christmas, decorating both inside and out. Listening to Christmas music usually started before Thanksgiving. Thru Marlen and his family she learned and enjoyed playing cards. The family would like to thank Pastor Hadler and Pastor Ben for their visits, comfort and prayers. Also Dr. Rishi for his wonderful care and compassion, and the hospice team, doctors and nurses who were so kind and helped comfort Mom in her last days. Bless you all. We will miss you Mom, give Dad a hug from us. “Til we meet again.” A funeral service was held at 11 a.m. on Monday, March 11, 2024, at St. Matthew Ev. Lutheran Church, Marathon. The Rev. Jon Hadler presided. Burial was in the church cemetery. Visitation was held on Monday from 9 a.m. until the time of service, all at the church. Peterson/Kraemer Funeral Home, Marathon, is in charge of arrangements. Online condolences may be expressed at www.petersonkraemer. com. Memorials may be sent to St. Matthews Lutheran Church of Marathon or Aspirus Hospice and Comfort Care of Wausau. 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Lynn D. Schreiber, age 68, of Milan, passed away surrounded by her loving family on Saturday, March 9, 2024, at Marshfield Medical Center after a brief battle with cancer. A Mass of Christian burial will be held at 11 a.m. on Saturday, March 16, 2024, at St. Thomas Catholic Church in Milan. Father George Graham will preside. Family and friends are welcome from 9 a.m. until time of the service Saturday at the church. The Maurina-Schilling Funeral Home in Abbotsford is entrusted with the arrangements. Lynn was born on November 30, 1955, the daughter of Robert and Beverly (Sauld) Erickson in Marshfield. She graduated from Colby High School in 1973. On July 14, 1973, Lynn was united in marriage to Frank Schreiber at First Presbyterian Church in Abbotsford. She worked for Erickson Drywall and for Decorator Industries. Lynn’s faith was important to her and she became a member of St. Thomas Catholic Church on March 8, 2024. Lynn loved and cherished her family and loved spending time with them. She would never miss her grandchildren’s activities. Lynn would decorate cakes for any special occasion. She also adored her dog, Chance. Lynn is survived by her husband, Frank, of 50 years; two sons: John (April) of Milan and Nathan (Mandi) of Abbotsford; four grandchildren: Payton, Parker, Ella and Maiya. She is further survived by three siblings: Curtiss (Sandy) Erickson of Dorchester, Connie Schmitt of Independence and Bruce (Paula) Erickson of Milan; seven brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law: Rodney Schreiber of Mosinee, Galen (Marlene) Schreiber of Athens, Marilyn Klemetson of Athens, Debbie Schreiber of Abbotsford, Diane (Jamie) Schaefer of Wausau, Donna (Steve) Proft of Abbotsford and Lori Schreiber of Willard; nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. She was preceded in death by her parents; her brother, Scott Erickson; brother-in-law, Allen Schreiber, nephews: Mike and Mitch Erickson and her father-in-law and mother-in-law, Kenneth and Madeline Schreiber. Family and friends may express condolences online at www. maurinaschilling.com. Paid obituary 149637

Susan M. Van Ornum-St. Germain, 68, Edgar, formerly of Marengo, passed away suddenly but peacefully at her home on Wednesday, March 6, 2024. She was born March 7, 1955 in Ashland, daughter of the late John “Jack” and Blanche (Larson) St. Germain. Susan married David Van Ornum and he preceded her in death on June 27, 1992. Susan loved her years working on the family dairy farm with her husband and children. She was also employed over the years at the James River paper mill in Ashland, 2510 Deli, St. Clare’s Hospital and Aspirus Wausau Hospital. The brightest lights in her life were her children, grandchildren, greatgranddaughter, and her dog, Sandy. Susan was known for her infectious laughter, her bright smile and her warm and caring heart. Her house was devoted to those she loved and no child or grandchild ever left empty handed. She was an amazing cook and enjoyed cooking for her family, friends, and even the Edgar Football team enjoyed her homemade mac and cheese over the years. Sheissurvivedbyherchildren:Kevin(Heidi)VanOrnum,Edgar,Amy(Wayne) Schutte, Edgar and Ryan (Karen) Van Ornum, Marengo; 20 grandchildren: Kennen, Emmitt, Ella, Adelynn, David, Keithen Van Ornum, Brett, Zackery, Parker Schutte, Loni (Kadon) Laumbach, Dane, Olivia, Owen, Darius, Toby, Ilah, Gavin, Amri, Timmy, Rory Van Ornum; one great-granddaughter, Lenna Laumbach, and her siblings: Pat (Mary), David (Karen), Sally and Tom (Janet); sisters-in-law: Monica St. Germain, Patty St. Germain, Connie Bennett, Pamela (Gerald) Richardson and Laura Flynn, as well as many nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, David, grandson, Dillan, and two brothers: John M. and Bruce St. Germain. A private family Celebration of Life will take place at a later date. Peterson/ Kraemer Funeral Home, Edgar, is in charge of arrangements. Online condolences may be expressed at www.petersonkraemer.com. Paid obituary 149688

Theodore M. Meier, Jr., 77 Athens, entered eternal life on Friday March 8, 2024 at The Hospice House, Wausau after a 17-year battle with Alpha 1 Antitrypsin Deficiency. A funeral service for Theodore will be Sunday, March 17, 2024, at 2 p.m. at Peterson/Kraemer Funeral Home, Athens. Rev. Mark Schwalenberg will preside. Burial will be in the Milan cemetery following the service. Visitation will be Saturday, March 16, 2024, from 5-8 p.m. and again on Sunday from 1 p.m until the time of service all at the Peterson/Kraemer Funeral Home, Athens. Serving as pallbearers are Ryan and Sawyer Thurs, Carson Kline, Mike Hein, Dennis Zocher and Mike Tishendorf. Theodore was born on January 15, 1947, the son of the late Theodore and Elsie (Stark) Meier. On July 19, 1969, he and the former Beverly A. Westphal were united in marriage. After high school Theodore farmed 450 acres with his parents and continued to do so while they established what is today known as Meier Forest Products Inc. Theodore, along with his father, the late Theodore Sr., and brother, Matthew, started a hardwood sawmill in 1974. At the time, they were not aware of the technical aspects of operating a sawmill and had much learning to do. Over the years the business continued to grow and little did they know how successful it would become. Theodore’s legacy continued when his son, Shannon, replaced him upon his “retirement” at the sawmill. However, Theodore never really did retire and the sawmill remained a large part of his life in his later years. Theodore enjoyed many Sunday drives looking at standing timber. The sawmill was his passion. He was an avid Sheepshead player, playing cards for years on Sunday nights at The Swamp and Friday afternoons and Saturdays at Burger’s Bar. More recently, you would find him Monday nights at Landmark where he was always ready to play the next hand. Neighbors would meet him often on the road as he drove the countryside checking out how the farmers’ crops were doing. In Theodore’s healthier years, he enjoyed traveling and one of his favorite places to go was Jamaica. He also enjoyed going to Germany, Italy, Switzerland, Austria, Alaska and other states across the U.S. Many trips were taken to Milwaukee with his family to watch the Brewers play. The gun deer season was always a time he looked forward to, hunting the area with the neighborhood hunting crew. He and his late wife Beverly enjoyed many happy road trips together on their Goldwing trike. Family was very important to Theodore. He taught his children hard work and always encouraged them to do their best. He was a kind, caring and compassionate man who did everything for his children and grandchildren. He enjoyed spending quality family time with his children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren. He always welcomed visitors to his home and his eyes would light up when people would stop to visit. Theodore will be dearly missed by his daughter, Patricia (Todd) Thurs of Athens; son, Shannon (Cecile) Meier of Edgar; five grandchildren: Autumn (Mike) Ellenbecker of Edgar, Ryan Thurs of Athens, Sawyer Thurs of Marathon, Carson Kline of Edgar and Vienna Meier of Edgar; and three great-grandchildren: Emersyn, Brecken and Rowyn Ellenbecker of Edgar. Theodore is further survived by his lifelong business partner and brother, Matthew (Beverly J.) Meier of Edgar; sister, Susan (Richard) Frahm of Wausau and sister-in-law, Carol Klimpke of Athens. He is further survived by nieces and nephews. Theodore was preceded in death by his loving wife, Beverly A. Meier, and his daughter, Pamela Meier. Online condolences may be expressed at www.petersonkraemer.com. Paid obituary 149691

Joseph D. Schwabe, at the age of 87, of the town of Eau Pleine, passed away peacefully on Sunday, March 3, 2024, at House of the Dove in Marshfield, joining his sweet, departed wife, Mary, and all the other family members and friends that have gone before him. A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 11 a.m. on Saturday, March 16, 2024, at St. Joseph’s Catholic Church in Stratford with Rev. Sengole Vethanayagam presiding. Burial will follow at St. Adalbert’s Catholic Cemetery in the Town of Eau Pleine. Family and friends are invited to gather at the church on Saturday from 9 a.m. until the time of service. The honor of pallbearer belongs to: Abbigail Dennee, Caitlin Schulz, Bailey Schwabe, Max Schwabe, Mitch Nosbisch and Jeffrey Zinthefer. Joe was born to Joseph and Anastasia (Knoll) Schwabe on August 19, 1936, in Stratford. He was a graduate of Stratford High School. On September 8, 1962, he was united in marriage to the former Mary Burish at St. John the Baptist Catholic Church in Edgar. Sadly, Mary passed away on December 20, 2023. Joe took over the family farm after graduating high school. Throughout the years, he worked other jobs in addition to farming, including working for the railroad, driving gravel truck, dehorning cattle, and at Boson Construction from 1973-1976 when he took a break from farming. He later owned and operated his own construction company. He was a member of St. Joseph’s Catholic Church in Stratford. Hobbies that Joe enjoyed included bowling and throwing horseshoes, getting his family together to celebrate just about anything or maybe firing up the grill. He enjoyed flower and vegetable gardening in his later years, after selling the farm, and took home numerous ribbons for the gladiolas he entered in the Central Wisconsin State Fair. He and Mary spent a lot of time fishing wherever they could wet a line. They traveled to Florida, Texas, and other locations, and for many years, Grenada, Miss. His greatest joys were the times spent with Mary and with his family. Those who will cherish his memory include his children: Susan (Mike) Fellows of Park Falls, Mike (Theresa) Schwabe of Stratford, Lori (Jeff) Dums of Medford, John (Judy) Schwabe of Stratford, Joe Schwabe Jr. of Stratford and Sandra (Gary) Dennee of Rozellville; his grandchildren: Caitlin, Bailey, Jonathon (Amanda), Joshua (Alicia), Jeffrey, Jenna (Mitch), Jessica (Zach), Mikayla (Mitch), Makenzie (Nehemiah), Max, Maggie, Abbigail and Ella and his great-grandchildren: Obsidian, Finley, Armand, Charlie, Eddie, Lawrence and Emma, along with many other relatives and friends. Joe was preceded in death by his parents, Joseph and Anastasia Schwabe; his wife, Mary Schwabe; five brothers: Frank, Harry, Walter, George and Lawrence and four sisters: Rose, Veronica, Alvina and Theresa. In lieu of flowers, memorials are being accepted by Joe’s family for a charity to be determined. Joe’s arrangements are under the care of Life Tributes Funeral Home-Spencer. To share a memory or offer condolences, please visit. www.lifetributesfuneralhome. com. Paid obituary 149681

Kenneth A. Reuter, 80, passed away February 29 2024, at his home. He was born April 17, 1943, to Raymond and Anna (Vogl) Reuter. Ken was born and raised on the Reuter family farm, in the town of Rietbrock and later purchased the farm. Ken was a self-employed milk hauler, retiring in 2017. In 1980, he and his brother opened Poniatowski Service, repairing farm machinery for local farmers. He also served as supervisor and later was elected chairman for the town of Rietbrock and was on the board of directors for the Athens Area Credit Union. Ken had a kind and generous spirit. He was always ready to help anyone that needed assistance in any way he could. Ken is survived by a sister, Doris (Vincent) Folz of Stratford, and nephews: Kevin (Amenia) Folz, Todd Folz and Brian Folz; a brother, Marvin (Nancy) Reuter of Athens and niece, Amy Jacob, and her daughters: Brandi and Brooke of Athens; and nephew, Paul (Tanya) Reuter of Oshkosh and their children: Dylan Reuter, Matthew Reuter and Mikayla Reuter, also of Oshkosh. He was preceded in death by his parents, brother, Roman and niece, Lisa Gungor. A service was held at Holy Family Catholic Church, 125074 Co. Rd. U, Edgar, on Tuesday, March 12, 2024, with visitation from 9:30 a.m. until the time of Mass at 11 a.m. Burial followed in the church cemetery. John J. Buettgen Funeral Home is assisting family at this time. Online condolences can be made at HonorOne.com. Paid obituary 149675