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owned FWO Monday, February 11, 2002 www.wausaudailyherald.com Records News Wausau Daily Herald Edward Bembinster Edward Bembinster, 89, 909 S. 22nd Wausau, died Thursday, Feb. 7, 2002, at Wausau Manor, Wausau. He was born July 28, 1912, in Wausau, son of the late Frank and Catherine (McCluskey) Edward Bembinster. On Bembinster June 18, 1938, he married Florence Billington in Wausau.

She preceded him in death Sept. 3, 2001. The Bembinsters were the founders of the former Wausau Auto Auction. Ed was the owner and operator of Aero Auto Parts and Beltline Motors, Wausau. Edward and Florence were charter members of St.

Matthew Catholic Church and for many years were active in various church funtions. He was a life member of the Knights of Columbus George Schreier Council No. 1069, Wausau. As a longtime west side businessman, he was active in many com- Paid munity and town of Stettin activi- ties. Survivors include six children, Greg Bembinster, Lemont, Gail Bembinster and Penelope (Jeffrey) Rieger, both of Irvine, Linda (James) Anderle, Cape Coral, Mark Bembinster and Brian Bembinster, both of Wausau; 11 grandchildren and six great-grandchildren.

Besides his wife and parents, he was preceded in death by a son, Bruce; and a daughter-in-law, Rosetta Bembinster; two brothers and two sisters. The funeral Mass will be celebrated at 10:30 a.m. Thursday, Feb. 14, 2002, at St. Matthew Catholic Church, Wausau.

The Rev. John Parr will preside. Burial will be in Pine Grove Cemetery, Wausau. Friends may call from 9:30 a.m. until time of services Thursday at the church.

Funeral Home, 3400 Stewart Wausau, is in charge of arrangements. In lieu of flowers, a memorial fund is being established. Donald J. Uekert Donald J. Uekert, 67, 13598 and reading about subjects like Highland Drive, Marathon, died American history, the Civil War and Sunday, Feb.

10, trains. 2002, at Survivors, besides his loving Community Health wife of 43 years, Carol (Ollhoff) Care Wausau Uekert, and his mother Gladys of Hospital. Merrill, include his two daughters, Donald was born Lori (Alan) Bernarde, Marathon, June 23, 1934, in and Patti (Mike) Athanas, Merrill, the son of Menasha; four grandchildren, Gladys M. Donald Jessica and Bradley Bernarde, (Beyersdorff) Uekert Marathon, and Erin and Abbie Uekert, Merrill, and Athanas, Menasha; a sister, Arlene the late Leo F. Uekert.

On Sept. 27, (Ralph) Voigt, Merrill; mother-in1958, Donald married Carol Ollhoff law, Ruth Ollhoff, Wausau; and at Trinity Lutheran Church, many other family members and Wausau. She survives. friends. He was preceded in death He was a self-employed dairy by his father-in-law, Reuben farmer, retiring in 1995, and had Ollhoff.

spent the last years working for Funeral services will be at 11 Rent-a-Flash of Wisconsin. Donald a.m. Wednesday, Feb. 13, 2002, at was a current member of St. John St.

John Evangelical Lutheran Evangelical Lutheran Church, Rib Church, Rib Falls. Burial will be in Falls, serving on the church finance St. John Evangelical Lutheran committee. He is president of Cemetery. Friends may call from 4 John Cemetery board and formerly p.m.

to 8 p.m. Tuesday at the served on the church council. Funeral Home, Donald also served as a Rib Falls Marathon, and again from 10 a.m. town supervisor from 1969-71. until time of services Wednesday at With a love for sports, he enjoyed the church.

bowling as well as softball in his In lieu of flowers, memorials may youth. He spent time playing cards be directed to the church. Beata H. Splitt Beata H. Splitt, 91, of Wausau, four grandchildren, Deborah died Saturday, Feb.

9, 2002, at Koceja, Russell Wilde, Sandra Mount View Care Center under the Siewert and Lisa Highfield; 12 care of Comfort Care and Hospice great-grandchildren; three greatServices. great-grandchildren; one brother, Beata was born Dec. 25, 1910, in Victor (Lorraine) Raddatz, and one the town of Maine to the late sister, Delores Grund, both of Frederick and Ida (Krause) Merrill. She was preceded in death Raddatz. She married Leo Splitt on by 10 brothers and sisters.

March 17, 1928, in the town of Private family services were held. Maine. Leo preceded her in death Burial was in Maple Grove on April 24, 1992. Cemetery. Beata is survived by one daugh- Helke Funeral Home, Wausau, ter, Jean (Gilbert) Wilde, Wausau; assisted the family with arrangeone son, Charlton Splitt, Wausau; ments.

Wausau Hit and run: Amanda M. Geiger, 26, of 1001 N. Sixth Wausau, was referred for prosecution on a charge of hitting and running in an accident with injuries after she was involved in a two-car crash Feb. 3 at North First Avenue and Bridge Street. The driver of the second car, a 30-year-old Wausau man, complained of back pain.

Obstructing an officer: Lisa L. Rockstroh, 32, of W9277 Highway Antigo, was arrested Tuesday on a charge of obstructing an officer after she allegedly provided police with a false identity as they were investigating a complaint at the Cop Shoppe Pub, 701 Washington St. Burglary: Police received a report that about $2,000 was stolen from a safe and a CD jukebox was smashed during a break-in Monday or Tuesday at the Black Steer Steakhouse and Saloon, 5512 Stewart Ave. Lincoln County Driving while intoxicated: Armin Kloth, 36, was arrested early Friday morning on a charge of second-offense driving while intoxicated after a woman reported his car was in the ditch in the W2000 block of Vascheau Road. Theft: A Merrill man reported Tuesday that someone took his three-wheeler while it was parked on a trail near Highway K.

Possession of marijuana: Two juveniles were arrested Thursday at Prairie River Middle School, 106 Polk on charges of possession of marijuana and possession of drug paraphernalia. Merrill Theft: A Merrill woman reported Thursday that a diamond ring and $50 was stolen from her bedroom when she found a window open in her home in the 1300 block of Water Street. Records policy The Daily Herald will print the names of all people arrested for crimes by Wausau, Everest Metro, Rothschild and Merrill police; all arrests made by Marathon and Lincoln county sheriff's departments; and all crimes involving damage or theft of more than $1,000 even when someone has not been arrested. The Herald also prints the names of all people sentenced for felony crimes and drunken driving. 2 CONVENIENT Kraemer WAUSAU LOCATIONS Funeral Homes Crematory Inc.

East Side West Side 1302 6th Street 3400 Stewart Avenue 845-6900 ALSO SERVING ATHENS EDGAR MARATHON Douglas Zachow John Seubert Douglas E. Zachow, 72, Wausau, died Friday, Feb. 8, 2002, at Stonecrest Residence, Wausau. Douglas served in the U.S. Army Signal Corps and was an insurance field representative.

Survivors include his wife, Verlyn (Ristow) Zachow; one daughter, Barbara Zachow, Urbana, one sister, Dolores Lombart, Norfolk, and one grandson. Services will be at 1 p.m. Tuesday at Wesley United Methodist Church, Wausau. Visitation will be from noon Tuesday until the time of services at the church. Helke Funeral Home, Wausau, assisted the family with arrangements.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be directed to Comfort Care and Hospice Services, Wesley United Methodist Church or the Wausau Community Foundation (Grand Theatre). Irene Ably Irene A. Ably, 85, Marshfield, died Sunday, Feb. 10, 2002, at Bethel Center, Arpin. Irene worked at Weyerhaeuser Marshfield, for 32 years, retiring in April 1982.

Survivors include one son, Charles (Carrie) Ably, Marshfield; one daughter, Donna Mae (Ernest) Messer, Beloit; 11 grandchildren; several great-grandchildren; two brothers, Ray Strasser, Wausau, and Elroy (Helen) Strasser, Edgar; five sisters, Ella Bornheimer and Delphine Trawicki, both of Edgar, Viola (Aloysius) Schuster and Lillian Krautkramer, both of Wausau, and Margaret Olson, Milwaukee; and a sister-in-law, Loretta Strasser, Stratford. Services will be at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Marshfield. Burial will be in Gate of Heaven Cemetery, Marshfield. Visitation will be from 4 p.m.

to 8 p.m. Tuesday, and from 9 a.m. until time of services Wednesday at the Funeral Home, Marshfield. A combined Sacred Heart Parish and Sacred Heart Parish Council of Catholic Women Rosary Service will be at 4 p.m. Tuesday at the funeral home.

Memorials may be directed to Sacred Heart Parish. Flora Odegard Flora Ann Odegard, 83, Merrill, died Saturday, Feb. 9, 2002, at Good Samaritan Health Center, Merrill. Survivors include one daughter, Virginia (Martin) Summ, Antigo; one son, David Mary Odegard, Minoqua; and one brother, Joe La More, Tustin, three granddaughters; four great-grandchildren; and one great-great-grandson. Services will be at 11 a.m.

Tuesday at Our Saviour's Lutheran Church, Merrill. Burial will be in Merrill Memorial Park. Visitation will be from 10 a.m. Tuesday until the time of services at the church. Waid Funeral Home, Merrill, is in charge of arrangements.

Marie R. 95, formerly of Hickory Marathon, died Friday, Feb. 8, 2002, at Kennedy Park Medical and Rehabilitation Center, Schofield. Marie had worked at Green's Grocery Store, Marathon. Marie Survivors include one daughter, Colleen (Norm) Gertschen, Marathon; one grandson; and two great-granddaughters.

Services will be at 11:30 a.m. Wednesday at St. Mary Catholic Church, Marathon. Burial will be in St. Mary's Cemetery, Marathon.

Visitation will be from 10 a.m. until time of services Wednesday. Helke Funeral Home, Wausau, is assisting the family with arrangements. In lieu of flowers, a memorial fund is being established. John P.

Seubert, 75, 509 Chestnut Marathon, died Friday, Feb. 8, 2002, in Palliative Care at Saint Joseph's Hospital, Marshfield. He was He had Chevrolet years, Marmet and retired Greenheck Corp. years of Survivors his wife, a U.S. Army veteran.

worked for Nuxoll for 13 later the from Fan after 27 service. include Joan John (Gassner) Seubert, Seubert Marathon; one daughter, Claire (John) Blume, Marathon; four Michael (Debra Swensen) Seubert, Ogema, Anthony (Darlene) Seubert, Marinette, Jerome (Deb) Seubert, Poniatowski, and Eric (Cynthia) Seubert, Green Bay; one sister, Sister Johanna Seubert FSPA, Willard; two brothers, Joseph (Charlotte) Seubert, Marathon, and the Rev. August Seubert O.F.M. Cap. Managua, Nicaragua; and 11 grandchildren.

Services will be at 11:30 a.m. Tuesday at St. Mary Catholic Church, Marathon. Burial will be in the parish cemetery with full military honors conducted by the American Legion, Alois Dreikosen Post No. 469, Marathon.

Visitation will be from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. today at the Funeral Home, Marathon, where there will be a prayer service at 6 p.m., and from 10:30 a.m. until time of services Tuesday at the church. Esther Siewert Esther Siewert, 87, Menomonee Falls, died Saturday, Feb.

9, 2002, under Hospice Care at her son's home in Menomonee Falls. Arrangements are pending at Taylor and Stine Funeral Home, Merrill. Bush to help raise funds for McCallum The Associated Press MILWAUKEE President Bush was expected to discuss health policies at the Medical College of Wisconsin and attend a fund-raising dinner for Gov. Scott McCallum during his visit to the state today. Campaign officials expect the appearance at Milwaukee's Pfister Hotel will raise about $1 million for McCallum's gubernatorial bid as about 750 people will pay $1,000 and up for a ticket.

More than 50 event organizers also will get a chance to have their picture taken with the president. Bush's visit is only the third GOP fund-raiser he has attended since the Sept. 11 terrorist attacks; the first two were for sitting governors seeking re-election: his brother Jeb in Florida and George Pataki in New York. McCallum is the only announced Republican candidate for governor, and he faces four Democrats in November's election: Attorney General Jim Doyle, Dane County Executive Kathleen Falk, state Sen. Gary George and U.S.

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Women's Community for distribu- Corotion. ner's report: ber, said she did not have an a accu- murderer Jennifer Doering, a WIN mem- Updates A convicted rate count of the phones that Stories followed and sexual came in during the November by the predator who and December drive, but last Daily Herald was placed week Doering turned in 38 in Merrill phones to The Women's last year Community. died of leukemia, according to a People can still drop off hand- coroner's report. carried cell phones, including bag August Krueger, 53, died of phones and battery chargers at chronic myelogenous CarBuff's in Rib Mountain, Jim leukemia on Nov. 17 at the Jewelers and University of Wisconsin Marshfield Clinic-Wausau Hospital in Madison.

He was Center in Wausau, Cuppa Joe's cremated in Stoughton. in Rothschild and River Valley According to the report, Krueger State Bank in Weston and died two months after the onset Rothschild. of the illness. I Kayak course: Financial com- Probation officers would not mitments are in hand for 85 per- comment on whether they knew cent of the improvements planned of Krueger's condition when he for the kayak course at Wausau's was placed in Merrill. Whitewater Park, said Bob Weller, Krueger was sentenced in president of the board of directors 1974 to 22 years in prison for of the Wausau Kayak and Canoe second-degree murder after tryCorp.

ing to force sex on his 16-yearThe group is preparing to get old cousin, Diane Krueger, the necessary permits from the according to court records. When Department of Natural Resources she resisted, he shoved pieces of to modify the streambed. clothing into her mouth, dragged Work could begin as early as her into the Wisconsin River and April 1, and would be completed stood on her back until she six weeks later. The project would drowned. strengthen portions of the dike, Krueger was released on narrow parts of the course and parole in 1979 and was accused deepen a pool used for whitewater several times of molesting girls rodeo events.

Kayakers in rodeo while on parole. competition do cartwheels, spins He was placed under superand other maneuvers that require vision in Merrill in a standing wave and deeper September. water. Readers can suggest stories Weller expects that volunteers they would like updated by conwill be needed to transport fish tacting Mark Treinen at the stranded in pools along the course Wausau Daily Herald. He can be when the water is lowered.

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