George E. Wielock, 90, of Marathon, passed away on Sunday, Oct. 1, 2023, at Acorn Hill Senior Living Community, Mosinee. He was born on February 20, 1933, in Athens to the late Edward and Regina (Stencil) Wielock. George married Phyllis Lepak at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, town of Cassel, in 1954. Farming was his passion, and he also enjoyed fishing with his son and sons-in-law, and playing Sheepshead with family. George loved growing potatoes and berries. He served in the U.S. Army from 1954-1956 in Germany. Survivors include his five children: Shirley (David) Grant, Lac du Flambeau, Laurie (Gene) Tieman, Edgar, Lynn (Anthony) Oechsner, Lomira, Greg (Sandy) Wielock, Wausau and Karen (Wayne) Rajek, Wausau; 17 grandchildren, and 22 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife, Phyllis; parents, Edward and Regina Wielock; daughter, Bonny; son-in-law, Gene, and sisters: Bernice (Orville) Lang and Delores (Donald) Knorr. The funeral Mass will be celebrated at 11 a.m. on Friday, Oct. 6, 2023, at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, town of Cassel, with Rev. Joseph Nakwah presiding. Visitation will begin at 9 a.m. until the time of service at the church. Burial will follow in the parish cemetery with military honors accorded by the American Legion Alois Dreikosen Post #469 of Marathon. Online condolences may be expressed at www.petersonkraemer.com. The family would like to extend their thanks to the staff and friends at Acorn Hill for the exceptional care and support given to George during his stay. Paid obituary 143146

Dewey (Duane) Kirsch, 70, of Stevens Point, took flight on Saturday, Sept. 16, 2023, at Froedtert Hospital in Milwaukee, after complications from his infected, mechanical mitral valve. He was a proud Local 388 Journeyman electrician, completing his four-year program in 1992. Prior to retirement, he was fascinated by the different job sites he was able to be a part of, which included EPIC in Verona, Marinette Marina, and the Oshkosh Correctional Institution. Being out in the woods, enjoying nature, brought him a great deal of peacefulness. He got a “rush” from cutting down trees on his land. Making firewood was his idea of fun. He enjoyed putting puzzles together, sometimes on a daily basis. He loved kayaking, camping (especially in MI), deer hunting, gardening, gladiolus, taking the dogs to the dog park daily, and finding deals at the grocery stores. He also enjoyed attending high school sports, especially wrestling, hockey and football, retaining the stats for years to come. He was a wonderful dad to his children, many times the only parent entertaining not only his own children, but neighbor children by playing ball, etc. He just wanted to be present with his children and grandchildren. Humble, intelligent, kind, honest, thoughtful, hardworking, witty and clever are just a few adjectives to describe Dewey. He would surprise his wife with flowers for no reason, hand strangers’ cash in the grocery stores if they looked down on their luck, and put a surprise under people’s pillow to find at night. Always a joker. Survivors include his wife, Renee; his son and daughter-in-law, Jeremy and Megan Kirsch; their two children, Louie and Amelia, and his daughter, Nicole Kirsch; three sisters: Diane (Matt) Krcma, Renee (John) Manders and Mary (Pattie) Kirsch; his two brothers, Larry (Carol) Kirsch and Troy (Jody) Kirsch, and two brother-in-laws: Keith (Roxanne) Spindler and Troy (Pam) Spindler. Duane was preceded in death by his parents, Roland and Rita Kirsch; his sister, Annette; one brother, Tom; his maternal and fraternal grandparents; his father and mother-in-law, Richard and Barbara (Bangart) Spindler; brother-in-laws: Dean, Scott and Todd Spindler; sister-in-law, Mary Beth Spindler; two nephews: Graham Spindler and Adam (Willcome) Spindler and a niece, Emily Manders. A funeral service was held at 12 noon on Friday, Sept. 22, 2023, at the Pisarski Funeral Home, 703 Second St., Stevens Point. Family and friends called from 9 a.m. Friday morning at the funeral home until the time for service. The Pisarski Funeral Home is honored to be serving the family. Online condolences may be sent by visiting www.pisarskifuneralhome.com. The family would like to see people honor Duane by going on a self-guided tour of the Farm Campus at Epic in Verona. It is well worth your time; you won’t be disappointed! Paid obituary 142673