James (Jim) Schumacher, beloved son of Mary Ellen Schumacher and the late Harold J. Schumacher, passed away peacefully on January 22, 2024, after a 2-1/2 year battle with cancer. Jim was born on May 4, 1970. He attended St. Mary’s Elementary School in Marathon and Marathon High School, graduating as class valedictorian in 1988. Jim continued his education at the University of Wisconsin-Madison where he graduated with a degree in mechanical engineering in 1992. After completing his studies, Jim worked as an engineer at Procter and Gamble in Green Bay for two years before returning to the family ginseng business. Together with his brother, David and family, he went on to build a very successful ginseng business, now known as Schumacher Ginseng. When not working in the business, Jim loved to run, hunt, fish and enjoy the outdoors. He also enjoyed playing softball, volleyball and tennis. Jim was also very active at St. Mary’s Church, where he was a lector, religious education coordinator, and a member of both choirs. Jim had a wonderful impact on the lives of his nieces, nephews and the young ones in his community. He was a loving and supportive uncle and teacher, there to offer guidance and encouragement. Jim took great pleasure in witnessing their achievements and played an integral role in shaping their lives. He also liked entertaining the littlest ones with “Simon Says”, “I Draw the Frying Pan” and teaching them their prayers. Jim leaves behind a legacy of love and hard work and will be deeply missed by his mother, Mary Ellen Schumacher; his siblings: David (special friend Tina) Schumacher, Dan (Deb) Schumacher, Donna (Dan) Leydet and Lori (Dave) Jore; his nieces and nephews: Heather (Mark) Boatman, Matthew (Wendy) Schumacher, Kristen (Cody) Wolfert, Aaron Schumacher, Nathan Jore, Eric Jore, Andrea Jore, Thomas (Marissa) Leydet and Andrew Leydet: great-nieces and nephew: Brynnlee Boatman, Elsie Wolfert, Blake Wolfert, Lexi Schumacher and Mia Schumacher; godmother Dorothy Schumacher and many aunts, uncles and cousins, as well as his extended family and friends who were touched by his presence. His memory will forever live on in the hearts of those who had the privilege of knowing him. He was preceded in death by his father, Harold Schumacher; grandparents, John and Marie Schumacher and Jacob and Marie Knauf; godfather, Deacon LeRoy Knauf and several uncles. Visitation will be held on Friday, Jan. 26, 2024, from 4 p.m. till 8 p.m. and again from 9 a.m. till the time of service on Saturday, Jan. 27, at the Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary Catholic Church, Marathon. The Rev. Msgr. Joseph Diermeier will preside. A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 11 a.m. on Saturday, Jan. 27. The family would like to thank Father Joe for his unending love and support. Peterson/Kraemer Funeral Home, Marathon, is in charge of arrangements. Online condolences may be expressed at www.petersonkraemer.com. Paid obituary 147872

David John Strasser, 60, Town of Bergen, passed away peacefully at home in the early hours of January 24, after a long battle with ALS. David fought his battle with ALS with a positive outlook, making everyone smile while riding his tricked-out lighted wheelchair. He would not let the disease get him down and fought it with his faith, courage, and strength to the end. David grew up on the Strasser family dairy farm in Emmet Township. David attended and graduated from Mosinee High School. David worked as help on several rural Mosinee farms in the first few years after high school. On one such farm, he met his future wife, Beverly. David and Beverly dairy farmed in tandem with Beverly’s parents (William and Willowene Kasten) for the next several years. After Beverly’s parents sold their dairy cows, David and Beverly bought their own dairy herd and farmed for a few years and then switched to raising beef cattle. Deciding on a career change, David attended Diesel Driving School in Sun Prairie. After graduating, he was hired as an over-the-road truck driver for W.H. Transportation of Rothschild, and later for Kufahl Transport of Marathon. While working at Kufahl, David suffered a health problem and his boss, Brian Kufahl, exhibited a generosity of spirit that was almost biblical. David had a love for farming and country life and savored the beautiful countryside that he saw while driving and the interesting people that he met on the road, some of whom became his friends. David’s last professional driving employment was with Marathon Cheese Transport, for whom he worked for eight years. In 2017 and 2020, he was recognized by Marathon Cheese Transport as their Professional Driver of the Year. David loved his job at Marathon Cheese and all his driving buddies. David always brought a smile to everyone he met and was a friend to everyone. The family thanks everyone at Marathon Cheese for their special get togethers for David. It meant the world to him and Beverly. We also want to thank our wonderful family, friends, neighbors, church family and the ALS support groups, management teams and the UW Clinic in Madison who helped guide David and family on this journey. With all this backing, David’s difficult passage to the end was handled with grace and dignity! Survivors, besides his wife Beverly, include his siblings: Larry (Marie) Strasser, Wausau, Sue (Mike) Hytry, Mosinee, Gerald Strasser, Mosinee, and Dan (Sharon) Strasser, Mosinee, as well as many nieces and nephews. A funeral service took place at noon on Wednesday, Jan. 31, 2024, at Beste Funeral Home, Mosinee. The Minister Jim Hellrod presided. Visitation was from 9 a.m. until the time of service, all at the funeral home. Online condolences can be directed to www.bestefh.com. Paid obituary 147873

Clifford “Cliff” Albert Stencil, 86, of Wausau, formerly of Edgar, passed away on January 17, 2024, at Marshfield Medical Center, Weston, with his loving family by his side. Cliff was born August 6, 1937, in the township of Rietbrock, to Albert and Lucille (Soczka) Stencil. He attended Athens area schools. On July 1, 1961, he was united in marriage to Sharon Kaiser at St. John the Baptist Catholic Church, Edgar. Together they raised seven children between farms in Poniatowski, Cassel and Edgar. Sharon preceded him in death on November 17, 2001. On February 7, 2004, he married Joyce (Wiesman) Schuld at St. John the Baptist Catholic Church, Edgar. He served three years in the U.S. Army National Guard. He was honorably discharged in 1960. Cliff was a dairy, ginseng and Christmas tree farmer until his retirement. He served in various organizations, including Ginseng Board of Wisconsin, Edgar Co-Op, American Legion Post 393, Edgar FFA Alumni, Sacred Heart Catholic Church-Cassel, Knights of Columbus, and St. John’s Holy Name Society. Cliff enjoyed spending quality time with his family and friends fishing, hunting, traveling, playing cards, gardening, polka dances, snow birding to Apache Junction, Ariz., and caretaking his “pond.” He especially treasured celebrating his birthday annually at his pond with family and friends. Cliff is survived by his loving wife, Joyce; children: Carolyn (Michael) Gosse, Spearfish, S.D., and their children Connor (Cali), and Logan Gosse, Joel (Marcia) Stencil, Athens and their children Luke (Morgan) and their children Dixie and Bowen, Phillip, Leah (Alex Stanek), ChiAnna and Mia Stencil, Anita (Andrew) Krautkramer, Marathon, and their children Ashley (Thad) Gonya, Ryan (Molly) and Baby K., and Austin Krautkramer, Carey Stencil, Edgar and his children Cody, Dylan and Kailey (Austin Witt) Stencil, Rosanne (Gary) Johnson, Walnutport, Pa., and stepchildren Jennifer Montgomery and her children Taylor, Kaylee and Piper, and Chris Johnson, Jerelyn (John) Koosmann, Mellen and their children Brody and Blair Koosmann, Jennifer (Take) Naito, Darien, Conn., and their children Olivia and Kingston. His family was his pride and joy and the memories made with those lives he touched will never be forgotten. Stepchildren: Shirley Schuld (Jim Lohmier), Jerry Schuld, Julie Schuld and Donna (Terry) Napierala and their children and grandchildren. Cliff is further survived by his brothers: Howard Stencil and Daniel (Darlene) Stencil, and sister, Lorraine Megal. He also leaves behind several sisters-in-law, brothers-in-law, and numerous nieces, nephews, extended family and friends. Preceding him in death were his wife, Sharon, parents, Albert and Lucille Stencil, in-laws, Ralph and Martha Kaiser, brother, Kenneth Stencil, and sister, Louise Wardecke, along with several brothers and sisters in-law and nephews. Visitation was held at St. John the Baptist Catholic Church, Edgar, on Monday, Jan. 22, 2024 from 4-7 p.m. and Tuesday, Jan. 23, 2024, prior to the service from 10-11:30 a.m. A Mass of Christian burial followed at 11:30 a.m. with Father Alan Wierzba presiding. Interment took place following the funeral service at Edgar Cemetery. Military honors were provided by the American Legion Post 393. There was a rosary service at 7 p.m. Monday evening at the church. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be directed to St. John’s Catholic School, Edgar. The family would like to thank the Marshfield Clinic Health System, Erin Cares and Inner Peace Home Care Services, LLC for the excellent care provided to Cliff. Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to the Peterson/Kraemer Funeral Homes & Crematory Inc. Online condolences may be expressed at www. petersonkraemer.com. Paid obituary 147589

James (Jim) Schumacher, beloved son of Mary Ellen Schumacher and the late Harold J Schumacher, passed away peacefully on January 22, 2024, after a 2-1/2 year battle with cancer. Jim was born on May 4, 1970. Visitation will be held on Friday, Jan. 26, 2024, from 4 p.m. till 8 p.m. and again from 9 a.m. till time of the service on Saturday, Jan. 27, at the Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary Catholic Church, Marathon. The Rev. Msgr. Joseph Diermeier will preside. A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 11 a.m. on Saturday, Jan. 27. Peterson/Kraemer Funeral Home, Marathon, is in charge of arrangements.

Ruth E. (Ringle) Paul, 92, Edgar, died Friday, Dec. 29, 2023, at Copperleaf Assisted Living in Marathon. She was born on April 19, 1931, in Edgar, daughter of Agnes (Worzella) and Ervin Ringle. On September 4, 1954, she married Merlin E. Paul, who preceded her in death in December 2009. Ruth is survived by her children: David (Kimberly) Paul, Stephanie (Greg) Lindholm, Philip (Joan) Paul and Keith (Anne) Paul; six grandchildren: Kelly, Erin, Alyssa, Lucas, Elizabeth and Katherine; two great-grandchildren: Harriet and Gideon; her sisters: Grace (Robert) Reed, Joan (Donald-deceased) Beckman and Bernice (Patrick) Seifried; sister-in-law/brother-in-law, Carolla (Paul) and Walter Gust, and many nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband and her brother, Edward Ringle. Visitation will be on Friday, Jan. 12, 2024, starting at 10 a.m. at St. Stephen Lutheran Church in Edgar, with the funeral service starting at 12 noon. The Reverend Gail Sowell will preside. Burial at the Edgar Cemetery will immediately follow the funeral service; afterwards, luncheon will be served in St. Stephen’s basement. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be given to the Edgar Circle of Joy or the St. Stephen Project Fund. Online condolences may be expressed at www.petersonkraemer.com. Paid obituary 147052

Jennie M. Radtke, 95, of the Town of Stettin, passed away on Monday, Jan. 1, 2024, at Pride TLC, Weston, surrounded by her family. She was born to the late Helmuth and Celia (Hoffman) Buttke on March 15, 1928. Jennie was a member of St. Paul’s United Church of Christ, in Wausau. She never missed watching the Badgers, Brewers, Bucks or Packers. Jennie was also passionate about fishing and crocheting. She is survived by her children, Connie (Gary) Ruplinger, Clark Radtke, and Carla (Dennis) Elliot; eight grandchildren; and 10 great-grandchildren. Jennie is preceded in death by her husband, Arno Radtke; and her parents, Helmuth and Celia (Hoffman) Buttke. A celebration of Jennie’s life will take place at a later date. Paid obituary 147054