George Stauske

George Hubert Stauske, 75, Athens, died Monday June 26, 2023, at Aspirus Wausau Hospital.

He was born April 2, 1948, in Wausau, son of the late Hubert and Edna (Zarling) Stauske. After high school graduation, George attended Northcentral Technical College, graduating with a degree in welding. He then returned home to the family farm and became a lifelong farmer. After selling the milk cows and keeping just the young stock, George went to work for Meyer Lumber and later Welcome Dairy. Finally retiring from outside jobs at the age of 66, he still maintained and enjoyed the farm animals.

Survivors include his sister, Lois (Kelly) Bunkelman, Athens; nephew, Steven (Jessica) Bunkelman, Athens; great-nephew, Brendon Bunkelman, Athens; two nieces, Suzanne (Brandon) Barber, Phillips and Sabrina (Dylan Weiler) Bunkelman, Athens, and his close friend, Grace Mueller.

He was preceded in death by his parents. A memorial service will be held at 1 p.m. Sunday, July 9, 2023, at Trinity Lutheran Church, 301 Elm Street, Athens. Rev. Mark Schwalenberg will preside. Burial will be in the Athens cemetery. Visitation will be from 10:30 a.m. until the time of the service on Sunday at the church.

In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to Trinity Lutheran Church, Athens.

Lois and her family would like to thank the wonderful staff at Aspirus Wausau Hospital, who were with George and attended him this last week of his life. Lois would also like to thank all the wonderful neighbors who assisted George during the past 10 years. Your kindness was appreciated and will not be forgotten.

Peterson/Kraemer Funeral Home, Athens, is in charge of arrangements.

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