Peter T. Nolan
Peter Timothy Nolan, 70, passed away on January 25, 2024 at Aspirus Hospital from complications of COVID and interstitial pulmonary fibrosis.
He was born in Kenosha to Robert Nolan and Bonny Nolan (Jonas). He attended Kenosha Unified Schools and earned a bachelor’s degree in engineering from Gateway in Kenosha.
He was a talented journeyman, and gifted in mechanical designs, creating many amazing designs.
Peter was a devoted family man; his grandchildren had a particular place in his heart.
He is survived by his children Robert, Timothy, Amy, and Erica; grandchildren Hayden, Timothy, Kate-Lynn, Desirae, Erica, Justo, Nate, Jake, Cierra, Chantel; eleven great-grandchildren; and twin sisters Jean Canter and Joan Nolan. He is further survived by other relatives and friends.
Peter is preceded in death by his parents; brother Michael; sister Shelley; granddaughter Mary; and great-grandson baby Steve.
There will be a private interment.
Christopher B. Straub
Christopher B. Straub, 73, Wausau, died Sunday, January 28, 2024 under the care of Interim Hospice at Wellington Place.
He was born April 3, 1950 in Wausau, son of the late Howard and Jean (Clark) Straub. On August 21, 1971 he married Linda Baranowski in Wausau.
Christopher was an outdoorsman who enjoyed hunting, fishing, camping, swimming, biking and golfing. He was active in Boy Scouts and an avid NASCAR and Badgers football fan.
Survivors include his wife, Linda Straub; children, Michael (Jen) Straub, Laura (Mark) Herdt and Matthew (Amanda) Straub; grandchildren, Ashley Straub and Alexandra Straub; siblings, Jamie Larsen, Susan (James) Powers, Howard (Linda) Straub and Mary Powers Darwish.
Besides his parents, he was preceded in death by a sister, Sally.
Memorial services will be 3:00 p.m. Saturday, February 3, 2024 at Peterson/Kraemer Funeral Home, 1302 Sixth Street, Wausau. Visitation will be Saturday from 1:00 p.m. until the time of service all at the Sixth Street funeral home.
Online condolences may be expressed at www.petersonkraemer.com
Korey L. King
Korey Lee King, Hatley/Town of Reid/Kingville, 67, passed away peacefully in the loving care of his family and Wausau Hospital palliative care early morning Wednesday, January 24, 2024.
Korey was born on Monday, July 23, 1956 to the late William Joseph and Sally May (Sickler) King in Wausau, Wisconsin. He was the oldest of five children: Alan, Lane, Perry, and Jill. Together they lived on a dairy farm south of Hatley.
Korey was introduced to the love of the outdoors at a young age which included fishing, hunting, trapping, and gardening. Korey also bred and raised many prize-winning Walker hounds among many of the animals in his yard.
Korey worked as a mason his entire life and became a master craftsman at brick and stone laying. His work can be seen in many homes around the community and was featured in a Parade of Homes article in the local paper.
On May 7, 1976 Korey married Mary Ellen Howard and together they raised three children Kristy LaRae, Collin David, and Katie Rose. Korey shared this love of the outdoors with his children through time in the woods together.
In Korey’s later years, he was known for his ‘mother hen’ like tendencies, and lived for his grandchildren Jordon, Zackery, and Hailey. He welcomed them whole heartily, showing them his love and knowledge of the outdoors.
Korey is survived by his four siblings Alan (Ann), Lane, Perry (Margie) King, and Jill (Kim) Fandrey. Three children Kristy (Holly Walters), Collin (Aimee Gilkenson) King, and Katie (Adam) Neumann. Three grandchildren Jordon Zunker, Zackery and Hailey King. Many nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends.
Korey was preceded in death by his parents, nephew Remington King, and former wife and mother of his children Mary King.
A celebration of his life will take place this Saturday, February 3rd at the Reid Town Hall in Pike Lake, WI from 12 – 4pm. Words will be shared around 2/2:30pm. If you feel so inclined, bring a dish to pass and beverages of choice.
In lieu of flowers, we invite you to bring seeds with stories. Dad wanted so badly to plant one more garden, help us create this for him this spring. And/or a small object from nature that reminds you of Korey – pinecone, twig/stick, stone/rock, water from a stream or lake, sand, soil, leaves, dried garden goodies, etc.
Special thanks to all the nurses, doctors, aids, and pig stickers that cared for him through his years with cancer. Thank you for treating him well. Thank you for allowing us more time with him, we are so grateful.
As Korey would do, get out in the woods, from the water to the trees, embrace the healing powers nature provides us.
Sam B. Budnick
Sam Bernard Budnick, age 87, passed away on Tuesday, January 30, 2024.
Sam was born on July 9, 1936, in Bevent to Sam and Katie (Kasper) Budnik.
He attended school in Mosinee. He married Mary Ann Easker on December 26, 1959, and they had three children: Brian, Jodi and Mike. Sam loved his children and grandchildren more than anything in the world. Sam and Mary Ann later divorced.
As a young man, Sam worked for Metz Roofing, then Drott/JI Case, and finally Styrene Products. During most of his life he also did roofing as a side job. He was truly a hard-working man who did everything to the very best of his abilities and loved every minute of it.
Sam was a fun-loving guy with many friends. He liked to shoot pool, go bowling, and he deer hunted well into his 80’s. Sam met his life partner, Marge, 26 years ago, and they were inseparable ever since. Sam and Marge enjoyed their time together whether they were up north, traveling, going to the casino or just being at home. They loved working outdoors together.
Sam is survived by his three children, Brian (Cheryl) Budnick, North Manchester, IN, Jodi (Gary) Rucinski, Mosinee and Michael (Lucia) Budnick, Janesville; grandchildren, Samantha (Andrew) Evans, North Manchester, IN, Lindsey (Rylan) Porter, Indianapolis, IN, Matthew (Hannah) Budnik, Indianapolis, IN, Dustin (Connie) Rucinski, Shawnee, KS, Travis (Samantha) Rucinski, Plover, Jenna Budnik, Janesville; step-grandson, Brendan Ortiz, Janesville; great-grandchildren, Madeline and twin brother Theodore Evans, Skylar and Liam Rucinski; sister, Joann Budnik; sister-in-law, Betty Budnik; Sam’s loving partner of many years, Marge Fietz, Schofield and numerous nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents; siblings, Emma (Edwin) Dallman, Donald (Elizabeth) Budnik, Edward (Agnes) Budnik, Stanley (Delores) Budnik, Irene (Ray) Dallman, Ann (Leo) Bruski, Joe (Theresa) Budnick, Richard Budnik and infant Ray Budnick.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11 AM on Saturday, February 3, 2024, at St. Ladislaus Catholic Church, Bevent. Rev. Thomas Nirappel will officiate. Burial will be in the Parish Cemetery. Visitation will be on Saturday, from 8:30 AM until the time of Mass at the church.
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Schmidt & Schulta Funeral Home is assisting the family with funeral arrangements. Memories and messages of support may be shared at schmidtschulta.com
