Kenneth Peterson Kenneth “Ken” M. Peterson, 75, Edgar, died unexpectedly Monday, Oct. 21, 2019 He was born July 9, 1944, in Abbotsford, son of the late Lawrence and Rita (Schmitt) Peterson. On July 4, 1964, he married Judith “Judy” Szemraj at St. John’s Catholic Church, Edgar. She survives. On July 8, 1969, Ken began driving truck for 3M Corp. and drove for them until his retirement on April 1, 2005. Among his favorite pastimes, he liked gardening, yard work, fishing, baking and attending his grandchildren’s sporting events. He was also an avid Brewer and Badger fan and enjoyed playing cards, especially sheepshead, with his best friends, Bill and Nancy. Survivors include his loving wife of 55 years, Judy; four children: Shane (Laura) Peterson, Stratford, Shelly (Terence) Kafka, Wausau, Shawn Peterson, Green Bay and Shad Peterson, Edgar; three grandchildren: Dylan, Brooke and Sonia Peterson; three brothers: Duane (Rosie) Peterson, Brian (Marla) Peterson and Arden (Marie) Peterson; five sisters: Priscilla (Narcis) Dugenske, Beth (James) Panten, Theresa (Ray) Sobeck, Ann (Larry) Sundermeyer and Charlotte Peterson; one sister-in-law, Joyce Dirksen; and many nieces and nephews. Private services will be held. Peterson/Kraemer Funeral Home, Edgar, is in charge of arrangements. Online condolences may be expressed at www.petersonkraemer.com. Paid obituary 80451

Mary Holtzhausen Mary L. Holtzhausen, age 72, of Colby, passed away unexpectedly on Friday, Oct. 18, 2019, in Abbotsford. A celebration of life will be held privately at a later date. If desired, the family is accepting monetary donations in Mary’s name to the Clark County Humane Society and/or the Taylor County Humane Society. Her arrangements are under the care of Life Tributes Funeral Home-Spencer. To read Mary’s full life story and share thoughts and condolences, please visit www.lifetributesfuneralhome.com. Paid obituary 80276

Robert Anderson Robert “Bob” Anderson, age 81, of Tomahawk, passed away on Monday, Oct. 7, 2019, at Avanti Health Center in Minocqua under the care of Dr. Kate Hospice. Bob was born March 9, 1938, in Owen, to Sigward G. and Linda (Niemi) Anderson. Bob served our country with the United States Army. He married Leola “Ole” Larson on Jan. 2, 1958, in Owen. Bob was a salesman for Hutt Electric in Abbotsford for many years. Bob and Ole moved to the town of Little Rice in 1993 from Abbotsford. Bob was very handy and built his own home. He loved the outdoors – hunting, fishing and camping. Bob also enjoyed archery, riding his ATV and snowmobiling. He was a fan of the Packers, Badgers and Brewers. Bob cherished his time spent with family and fishing with his good friend – Jerry Lemmer. Bob is survived by his sons: Michael (Vicki) Anderson of Hazelhurst and Steven (Christine) Anderson of Milwaukee; and his siblings: Lester (Ginny) Gifford, Arlene (Dan) Mantsch, Donna (LeRoy) Misener and Dottie (Jim) Bjornstad. Bob is further survived by his grandson, Erik (Shannon) Anderson of Kronenwetter; and his great-grandson, Owen. A celebration of life will be announced at a later date. Krueger Family Funeral Home & Cremation Servicesisassistingthefamilywitharrangements. You may view the full obituary and leave online condolences at www.kruegerfamilyfuneral.com. Paid obituary 80054

Glenn Rachu Glenn M. Rachu, age 86, of Abbotsford, passed away surrounded by his loving family on Saturday, Oct. 19, 2019, at the Marshfield Medical Center. A Mass of Christian burial will be held at 2 p.m. on Friday, Oct. 25, 2019, at St. Bernard Catholic Church in Abbotsford. Father Tim Oudenhoven will preside. Interment will follow with military honors provided by the Colby VFW Post No. 2227 at the Abbotsford Public Cemetery. Family and friends are welcome on Thursday, Oct. 24, from 4-8 p.m. with a Rosary service at 3:45 p.m. at the Maurina-Schilling Funeral Home in Abbotsford and from 1 p.m. until time of the service Friday at the church. Glenn was born on March 7, 1933, the son of Ervin and Evelyn (Kurtzweil) Rachu, in Marathon County. He served in the U.S. Army in Korea. On June 30, 1954, Glenn was united in marriage to Darlene Molle at St. Mary Catholic Church in Colby. Together they farmed for 30 years in the Town of Colby. He then continued to work for a farmer. Glenn also worked at the Abbotsford Recycling Center. Glenn is survived by his wife of 65 years, Darlene; four children: Gary (Anita) of Kimberly, Dale (Margie) of Abbotsford, Donna (Mike) Sippl of Kronenwetter and Gwenn (Marty) Kaiser of Colby; 12 grandchildren and 15 great-grandchildren and two on the way. He is further survived by two brothers: Donald (Phyllis) Rachu of Marshfield and Ray (Sharon) Rachu of Colby; two sisters: Sharon (Jerry) Tiege of Weston and Gloria (Jerry) Butterfield of Kronenwetter; a brother-inlaw, Ken Jicinsky of Spencer; two sisters-in-law: Cairgene Kauth of Marshfield and Linda Molle of Abbotsford; many nieces and nephews; other relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by his parents; a grandson; his brother, Bill Rachu; his sister, Darlene Jicinsky; and a brother-in-law, Leroy Kauth. Family and friends may express condolences online at www.maurinaschilling.com. Paid obituary 80086

Jeremy Behnke Jeremy Dale Behnke, age 36, of Dorchester, passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, Oct. 15, 2019, at his residence. A funeral service was held at 12 (noon) on Tuesday, Oct. 22, 2019, at Saint Peter Lutheran Church in Dorchester with Rev. Shawn Andersen presiding. Family and friends were invited to gather on Tuesday at the church from 9 a.m. until time of the service. Committal service will be held privately at a later time. The honor of pallbearer belonged to Ky Degroot, Vince Rau, Nathan Bruce, AJ Behnke, Gene Henke, Brian Dombroski, Tim Schwecke and Kora Reynolds. Jeremy was born Nov. 12, 1982, in Marshfield, the son of David and Sandy (Geiger) Behnke. He was a Colby High School graduate, later attending some technical school classes. He had worked for Four-Star Marketing as a processing engineer. On April 18, 2017, he was united in marriage to Danielle Moberg. They later divorced. Jeremy enjoyed camping, fishing, traveling and spending time in Mexico and Colorado or any place with sandy beaches and water. Other interests included being outdoors on his snowboard, playing guitar and golfing, and was proud to be one of the Milwaukee Brewers “Greatest Fans.” Survivors include his parents, David and Sandra Behnke of Dorchester; his brother, Matt (Jonelle) Behnke of Wausau; his niece, Lily Behnke of Wausau; and his maternal grandmother, Geraldine Geiger of Dorchester. Jeremy is further survived by his English Bulldog, Penny; his chickens, Harriet and Becky; and his cat, Snooches; along with many aunts and uncles, cousins and friends who loved him. He was preceded in death by his maternal grandfather, Norbert Geiger; and his paternal grandparents, Dale and Irene Behnke. If desired, the family is accepting memorials in Jeremy’s name for a charity to be determined. His arrangements are under the care of Life Tributes Funeral Home-Spencer. Please visit www.lifetributesfuneralhome.com to share thoughts and condolences. Paid obituary 80074