Obituaries are a service of Brainard Funeral Home & Cremation Center, with locations in Wausau and Weston.
Harold Norton
Harold R. Norton, 87, died Wednesday, May 16, 2018, at Aspirus Hospice House, Wausau.
He was born September 9, 1930, in Rib Mountain, son of the late Leonard and Mary (Goebel) Norton. On March 29, 1952, he married Rita Meilahn in Wausau. She survives.
Harold served his country in the United States Army during the Korean War. He worked in quality control at Weyerhauser for many years. In his younger years he took great pride in his yard and having what the neighbors referred to as the yard of the century. He also enjoyed NASCAR and putting together puzzles.
Survivors include his wife, Rita; children, Sheree (Mark) Schaefer and Jaci Seliger; son-in-law, Jim Drews; grandchildren, Sarah (Craig) Hutchinson, Stephen (Becky) Paul, Jake (April) Sonnentag, Gretchen (Dave) Krueger and Jenna (Josh) Winter; five great-grandchildren and other relatives and friends.
Besides his parents, he was preceded in death by a daughter, Carla Drews, two sons-in-law, Steve Paul and Bob Seliger and his brothers and sisters.
Visitation will be Thursday, May 24, 2018, from 4 p.m. until 7 p.m. at Peterson/Kraemer Funeral Home, 3400 Stewart Ave., Wausau. Private inurnment will be in Restlawn Memorial Park, Wausau.
Online condolences may be expressed at www.petersonkraemer.com.
Michael Reynolds
Michael S. Reynolds, 73, Wausau, died Tuesday, May 15, 2018, in Wausau.
He was born June 24, 1944, in Wausau, son of the late John and Geraldine (Christianson) Reynolds.
Survivors include three sisters, Marlene Hitz, Weston, Susan Weller, Schofield and Rosemary (Mark) Bever, Rib Mountain; and many nieces and nephews.
Besides his parents, he was preceded in death by three siblings, David and Larry Reynolds and Mary Lou Albertson.
Private services will be at Restlawn Memorial Park, Wausau.
Peterson/Kraemer Funeral Home, 1302 Sixth St., is in charge of arrangements. Online condolences may be expressed at www.petersonkraemer.com.
Reginald “Reggie” Allar
Reginald “Reggie” G. Allar of Schofield passed away on Tuesday, May 15, 2018, at Aspirus Wausau Hospital in the comfort of the arms of his family. Reggie was born on May 26, 1946, in Wausau to the late Jacob and LaVerne (Rhyner) Allar. He attended Newman High School.
A true people person, Reggie spent over 30 years as a car salesperson and manager. He began his sales career with Ron Brown AMC Jeep and later worked for Fairway Motors, Duane Riley Motors and Rosemurgy Motors. In 2006, Reggie retired as sales manager for Fred Mueller Motors.
Reggie had a passion for photography and blues music. He marked his calendar each year for the Big Bull Falls Blues Fest and Blues Café. When he wasn’t rockin’ it to the blues, Reggie spent time relaxing at the camper, watching the Packers, Brewers and Nascar.
Survivors include his spouse, Jamie of Schofield, three children, Andrew (Veronica) Allar of Oak Creek, Anne-Marie (Geoff) George of Minneapolis, Elyse Allar of Neenah, his beloved granddaughter, Alyssa George, three brothers, Dennis Allar of Sherwood, Gregory (Deborah) Allar of Wausau, Mark (Julie) Allar of Wausau, sister, Jacqueline Scheffler of Madison and sister-in-law, Mary Allar of Arizona. He was preceded in death by his brother, Ronald.
Friends are invited to the Helke Funeral Home, 302 Spruce St., Wausau on Saturday, May 19, 2018, from 11:30 a.m. until 3 p.m. to visit and share their favorite Reggie stories. You may sign our family guest book at helke.com.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be directed to St. Peter Lutheran School, 115 Eau Claire St., Schofield, 54476, NTC Scholarship Fund, 1000 West Campus Drive, Wausau, 54401, or the Men of Honor, 1425 Townline Road, Wausau, 54403.
Patricia “Pat” Schneider
Patricia “Pat” “Goofy” Kay Schneider, 78, Wausau, died early Monday morning, May 14, 2018, at Mountain Terrace under the care of Aspirus Comfort Care and Hospice Services.
Patricia was born July 8, 1939, in Three Lakes and was the daughter of the late Alloys and Mary (Rempert) Samz. She graduated as Valedictorian of Crandon High School. Patricia married the love of her life Donald “Jack” Schneider on April 23, 1966, at St. Theresa Church in Three Lakes and the couple was blessed with two sons: Joseph and Michael, their Irish twins as Goofy referred to them. She worked in the claims processing department with Wausau Insurance for 34 years and met some very good friends before retiring.
Patricia was one of a kind; she enjoyed a good time with her unique sense of humor and tough love exterior that hid a very loving mother and grandmother. One of her favorite stories to tell about Jack, was he wasn’t anything to look at but had a nice car so she thought she would take a chance. That chance turned into 15 years of loving marriage, till his death on November 5, 1981. As a grandmother, she enjoyed spending time with her grandkids and taking every opportunity to spoil them. When her son, Joe, jokingly said “Look, it is your Goofy Grandma” her Grandson Joe, never referred to as Grandma again. Goofy it was and Goofy is who she became to not only her grandchildren, but to many who loved her. Her favorite Christmas present ever was personalized license plates saying “Goofy G”. She thought it was a unique term of endearment. In her free time, she enjoyed playing cards, mostly sheep head and Yahtzee with family and friends. Her sons always joked she could count the dice and pick them up so fast they never had a chance to see if she was right if she was correct. If she wasn’t socializing, she was reading, writing many letters, or writing in her diary. Goofy always joked she was keeping the Post Office in business. When looking over her final wishes the two items she wanted to go with her was a deck of cards and Jack. Her humor and love is what her family and friends will miss the most. Simply put, “We love Goofy.”
Patricia is survived by her loving sons, Joe (Mary) of Wausau and Mike (Gina) of Eland; grandchildren, Joe (Sarah) Schneider, Susan (Cody) Horne, Jack Schneider and Seton Schneider; great-granddaughter, Claire; siblings, Mary (Dennis) Richmond, Sharon Flannery, Al (Janine) Samz, Paul (Connie) Samz, Kris (Paul) Wagner, Penny (Gary) Long and Cindy (Stan) Pryor, David (Kay) Schneider and extended family and friends. She is preceded in death by her sibling, Carol Gaffron.
The Mass of Christian Burial for Patricia will be at 11 a.m. on Monday, May 21, 2018, at Holy Name of Jesus Parish, Wausau. Fr. Robert Thorn will officiate. Visitation will be from 10 a.m. until the time of service on Monday at the church. Burial will be at the Oak Hill Cemetery, town of Skanawan later in the day. Helke Funeral Home is assisting the family with the arrangements; you may sign our family guestbook at helke.com.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be directed to Holy Name of Jesus Parish, 1104 S. 9th Ave., Wausau, WI 54401) or to the Alzheimer’s Association Greater Wisconsin Chapter (3313 S. Packerland Drive, Suite E, De Pere, WI 54115).
Kathleen Hollman
Kathleen Hollman of Bullhead City, Arizona, and formerly of Rothschild, Wisconsin, joined family and friends in heaven on Friday, May 11, 2018, at the age of 86. She was baptized in the Christian faith in 1931, attended Zion Christian Day School, and was confirmed in 1945. She graduated from Wausau East High School in 1949. In 2000, she became a member of Mt. Olive Lutheran Church.
Kathleen loved and lived life to the fullest. She had an enjoyable career with Marathon County Government as the department head of the Property Assessments and Taxation Department in and for Marathon County. Under her guidance, the department became a model of independence, praised by the state of Wisconsin, and followed by other counties within the state. Kathleen also had other short-term and part-time jobs while raising her children. One of them included being a driver for the Tiddee Diddee Diaper Service.
She enjoyed numerous kinds of volunteer work and oh how she enjoyed the companionship and outings with her Red Hat group. One of her greatest joys was traveling to the homes of relatives or friends, or the numerous tours she had taken with her sister, Shirley, throughout the years. In more recent years, it was the cruises that kept her smiling. Raising her four children was what gave her the greatest sense of accomplishment.
Survivors include her children, Tarrie (John) Rychlinski of Tacoma, Washington; Cynthia (John) Yuhasz of Bullhead City, Arizona; Thomas Hollman of Green Acres, Florida; and David (Jennifer) Hollman of Spring Hill, Tennessee. She is also the proud grandmother of 16 grandchildren and great-grandmother to 30. Kathleen is also survived by sister, Debby (Tom) Zaremba of Wausau, and many nieces, nephews, and cousins.
Kathleen’s parents, Herbert and Rose; sister, Shirley; grandson, Nicholas; and best friend of 58 years, Lucy, will be there to welcome her at the Gate.
A funeral service will be at 11 a.m. on Wednesday, May 23, 2018, at Mt. Olive Lutheran Church, 6205 Alderson St., Weston, with Rev. Lance Hoelscher officiating. Family and friends may call on Tuesday, May 22, at Helke Funeral Home, Wausau, beginning at 5 p.m. until 8 p.m. Visitation continues Wednesday, beginning at 10 a.m. until the time of service at the church. Burial will be in Restlawn Memorial Park, town of Texas.
You may sign the family guestbook at www.helke.com.
Ann Reeder
Surrounded by her loved ones, Ann joined her beloved husband of 60 years in heaven on May 15, 2018. She was born at home on May 5, 1935, in Chicago, Illinois, to George and Irene Myroup, and graduated from Fenger High School in Chicago. She married the love of her life, Victor on November 13, 1954, in Chicago. Ann and Vic lived in the Chicago area, and along with their 6 children moved to Eland, Wisconsin, in 1968.
Ann was a wonderful stay at home mother for several years, worked at Homme Youth and Family in Wittenberg until she and Vic started their family window business Custom Glass Products, Inc., now located and operated by family in Weston, Wisconsin, and Salisbury, North Carolina. She remained involved in the business as Chair of the Board until her death. She was also able to fulfill her passion for interior design, when she opened her design studio in Weston, Custom Interiors. Not only was her decorating talent beautifully evident in many area homes, her “Dome Home” she helped build with Vic was a true showcase of her talent.
Ann enjoyed traveling with family, friends and especially with Vic to Hilton Head, S.C., and Salisbury, N.C. She was a master of the most challenging jigsaw puzzles, enjoyed music, her flower gardens, golfing, her “hobby farm”, shopping, and especially spending precious time with her children and grandchildren.
Ann is survived by her children, Jeffrey (Dora) Reeder of Florence, WI, and son Justin; Vicki (Joseph) Oboikovitz of Weston, WI, and children Matthew (Nicole) and Mallory; Mike (Sara) Reeder of Salisbury, NC, and children Samuel and Adam; Eric (Lisa) Reeder, of Weston, WI, and children Sarah (Thomas) Cody, Lana (Andrew) Jurek, and Erin (Brandon) Devine; Steven (Annetta) Reeder of Salisbury, NC, and children Cameron and Celsea; and Desiree (Timothy) Pampuch of Henderson, NV, and children Mariah and Victor. Great Grandchildren, Graham, Calvin, Hans, Miley, Barry, Aiden, and Lias. She is also survived by her sisters Virginia (Jack) Ventura of Alsip, IL, and Carole (Michael) Chlebek of Frankfort, IL and sister-in-law, Dottie (Larry) Krull of Dawsonville, GA, and many beautiful nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents, George and Irene (Englund) Myroup, Father and Mother-in-law, Claude H. and Doris Reeder, daughter-in-law Lucy Reeder, sister and brother-in-law Delbert and Mary Lea Swanson, and sister-in-law Joandra Vollbracht.
While our hearts are broken, our memories of our beautiful mother will always be with us. She had a warm and unselfish caring heart, and never put herself before others. Her faith in God was present each day as she faced her illness with courage and strength. Our family thanks her caregivers and friends whom she trusted and loved, Jennifer Jacobs, and Wendy Naumann, for helping our mother through this difficult journey. We also thank those who helped support our mother and remained by her side until the end, especially her sister Virginia and husband Jack, nieces and nephews, friends, caregiver Chrissy, and Pastor Michael Schramm.
A celebration of Ann’s life will be held at 11 a.m. on Saturday, May 26, 2018, at Zion Lutheran Church, Eland, Wisconsin. Rev. Matthew Christians will officiate. Interment will be in Eland Cemetery. Visitation will be on Friday, May 25 from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. at Schmidt-Schulta Funeral Home, Wittenberg, Wisconsin, and will continue on Saturday, May 26 from 10 a.m. until the time of service at the church. Memories and condolences may be shared at schmidtschulta.com and at Schmidt & Schulta Funeral Home on Facebook.
In lieu of Flowers memorials would be appreciated to: Monk Botanical Gardens, Wausau, Wisconsin, http://www.monkgardens.org/page/donate, Little Company of Mary Cancer Center to support her niece at www.lcmh.org/home/foundation or the American Lung Association of Wisconsin http://www.lung.org/about-us/local-associations/wisconsin.html.
