Obituaries are a service of Brainard Funeral Home, with locations in Wausau and Weston.
Norbert Myszka
Norbert T. Myszka, 78, of Edgar died Thursday, March 7, 2019, at Aspirus Wausau Hospital.
He was born May 24, 1940, in Athens, son of the late Joe and Erma (Soucek) Myszka. He graduated from Athens High School in 1958. He joined the military in 1958 serving 3 ½ years. He spent three years in Germany guarding the Berlin Wall. He then moved to Kenosha with many of his friends working at American Motors until their closing.
In 1964, he married Jane Marie Nowack, daughter of the late Art and Irene Nowack of Stratford. He was blessed with three sons, Mike (Sarah) Myszka, Wausau, Keith (Michele) Myszka, Kronenwetter, and Jeffrey Myszka, Edgar, one grandson, Tim Myszka, Colorado, one great grandson, Gabriel Myszka, Colorado, one step grandson, Josh Brenden, Wausau, and two step great granddaughters, Wausau.
Norb retired from Green Bay Packaging in Wausau where he enjoyed many years of driving a semi. He loved spending time at his camper near Tomahawk fishing and sitting around the campfire telling stories with his special friend Bill. He always enjoyed deer hunting with his two nephews and their children. Norb also enjoyed watching the Milwaukee Brewers and Green Bay Packers and listening to the Sunday morning polka music.
He is survived by Benedict (Carmen) Myszka, Edgar, Donald (Bonnie) Myszka, Athens, sisters, Priscilla Stenzel, Athens, Janice Barr, Milwaukee, Joleen (Marvin) Dassow, Medford, Sharon (Ronald) Dassow, Medford, Debbie (Kirk) Cwikla, Medford, Monelle (Larry) Johnson, Medford, brother and sister in laws, James Nowack, Marathon, Richard (Bernell) Nowack, Wausau, Mark (Karen) Nowack, Marshfield, Nancy Schoenfuss, Stratford, Mary Myszka, Athens, Melinda Myszka, Waupaca and many nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Joe and Erma Myszka, sister and brother-in law, Dennis and Pat Mroczenski, brothers DuWayne and Dale Myszka and his father and mother-in law, Art and Irene Nowack, three brothers-in-law, one sister-in-law and several nieces and nephews.
The funeral Mass will be celebrated at noon, Tuesday, March 12, 2019, at St. John Catholic Church, Edgar. The Rev. Thomas Huff will preside. Burial will be in the parish cemetery at a later date. Friends may call on Tuesday from 10 a.m. until the time of services all at the church. Peterson/Kraemer Funeral Home, Edgar, is in charge of arrangements. Online condolences may be expressed at www.petersonkraemer.com.
The family would like to send a special thank you to Dr. Thomas Stoffel and the nurses and caretakers at Aspirus Wausau Hospital.
Sharon Paetzold
Sharon Ann (Hessefort) Paetzold, 80, of Wausau, formerly of Medford, passed away suddenly on Saturday, March 2, 2019, at Aspirus Wausau Hospital.
She was born on Nov. 21, 1938, in Medford to the late Ervin and Eva (Larson) Hessefort. As she was growing up, she attended school in Medford and later graduated from Medford Senior High School. Following graduation, she was employed at the ASCS office, as well as M&I Bank. She married Carl Paetzold in Medford on June 10, 1961.
Sharon was currently employed at the Wausau Job Center, Forward Services Corp., as a resource specialist. She enjoyed education and continued to attend classes at NTC while working. Working in the garden and collecting antiques were among the things that Sharon enjoyed in her free time.
The oldest of eight siblings, Sharon, was always our caregiver. Whenever help was needed, she came when called. Sharon enjoyed planning family events, especially birthday parties. She was an amazing cook and kept everyone well fed with her many desserts.
Survivors include her husband, Carl of Wausau; sisters, Shirley (Dave) Lemke of Medford, Gail (Dave) LaFontaine of Marshfield, Sandra Kolasa of Tomahawk, and Eileen Mundt of Tucson, Arizona; sisters-in-law, Gloria Paetzold of Wausau, Sharon (Jim) Hild of Naples, Florida, Judy Paetzold of Wausau, and Rita Paetzold of Seattle, Washington; and many nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Ervin and Eva Hessefort; sister, Susan Rouiller; brothers, Glenn Hessefort and Ervin John Hessefort; and brother-in-law, Bill Kolasa.
A memorial service will be at 11 a.m. on Thursday, March 21, 2019, at St. Mark’s Lutheran Church, 600 Stevens Drive, Wausau, with Rev. Ken Albers officiating. Family and friends may call beginning at 10 a.m. until the time of service at the church.
You may sign the family guestbook at www.helke.com.
Gary Reis
Gary Leon Reis, 67, passed away peacefully at home under the care of Aspirus Hospice Comfort Care on March 6, 2019, after a brief battle with cancer. Gary was born Janu. 19, 1952, in Chicago, Illinois, the son of Leon and Rosemary (Chmielewski) Reis.
Gary lived and loved life to the fullest. He maintained lifelong friendships and his relationships with his brothers, Tom and David, and his sister, Joanne, were amazing. I don’t believe there was ever a more dedicated brother. He met the love of his life, Lynda, in Chicago in 1994. They married and spent 20 years living near Lake Michigan in the city. They met as members of a Lincoln Park running club and carried their love of outdoor activities with them throughout their marriage. They enjoyed bicycling on the lakeshore and hiking the Pyrenees, Arizona and Oregon with dear friends.
Gary loved his life with Lynda, he especially loved reminiscing about their many dances together. When they decided to retire, they chose Wausau to be closer to family and friends. Gary loved it here. Gary was born and raised in the city and was thrilled to have a yard to care for and a workshop to tinker in. He loved finding projects (broken things that still had a chance) and trying to bring them back to their former glory. Gary was a very special uncle to all of his nieces and nephews and all of their kids too! He had a natural way of being the fun uncle to everyone.
He will be dearly missed by them all. Gary’s marriage to Lynda meant an instant new family. Gary quickly became a great Dad and then Grandpa to her kids and grandkids. He loved us all and made time to do special things with each of us. His presence in our lives is immeasurable. Some of his greatest times were spent at the Stone Lake cottage in Indiana with his best friends, “The Weasels.” He later shared his love of the cottage and lake with Lynda and her family.
Gary loved music of all genres to his core. He enjoyed seeing live music with friends and family as much as at home on the stereo. He always loved being on the water, especially sailing. Gary was preceded in death by his parents, Leon and Rosemary Reis and his brothers Tom and Leo Reis.
He is survived by his wife, Lynda, Wausau; his brother David Reis, Wausau; his sister, Joanne (Chris) Gasiorek and their children, Brooklyn, Charlotte and Ben, Chicago; stepsons, John (Lindsey) Stifler and their children, Cohen and Marlowe, Dallas; Matthew (Jayme) Stifler and their children, Emmett, Miles, Clara and Henry, Wausau.
A visitation will be held at Community Covenant Presbyterian Church, 1806 Weston Ave., Schofield, Wisconsin, on Friday, March 15, 2019, at noon, followed by a service at 1 p.m.
