All Obituaries

Kenneth L. Taplin, age 80 of Clintonville passed away at The Pines in Embarrass following a heroic battle with cancer and dementia.  Kenneth was born on September 18, 1941 in Menasha as the son of the late Cecil and Helen (Weber) Taplin. He was united in marriage to Barbara Themer on June 2, 1979 in Neenah. Kenneth worked for the Galloway Co. in Neenah for 43 years and enjoyed woodworking and watching Nascar in his spare time.  Survivors include: His Wife: Barbara...

Gladys V. Meyer, age 87 of the Town of Bear Creek, Waupaca County passed away peacefully on Monday November 29, 2021 at The Pines in Embarrass. Gladys was born on October 29, 1934 in Bear Creek as the daughter of the late Alfred and Anna (Stadler) Roberts. She met Clyde Meyer while they were in 9th Grade and won him over by sneaking him some peanut butter cookies during her home economics class.  The couple were united in marriage on June 27, 1951 at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in...

Robert “Bob” R. Burgdorff, age 72 of Clintonville, passed away on Friday, November 26, 2021 at Aster Assisted Living, Clintonville, after a hard-fought battle with cancer. Bob was born in Mauston, Wisconsin on August 18, 1949 to Merle Ray Burgdorff and Jeanette Olga (Hansen). He graduated from Mauston High School in 1967, and then earned a Bachelor of Music degree in Instrumental Music Education from the University of Wisconsin Stevens Point.  Bob spent the next 35 years...

Larry L. Genskow, age 81 of Clintonville, passed away on Wednesday evening, November 24, 2021 at his home surrounded by his family. Larry Lee Genskow was born June 28, 1940 in the Township of Pella, Shawano County, son to the late Victor & Minnie (Polzin) Genskow. He attended Fairview Country School and later graduated from Marion High School. Right after high school, his father passed away suddenly, leaving the operation of the 100-acre family farm to Larry. He was united in marriage...

Philip R. Merkle age 57 of Clintonville passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, November 24, 2021 at his apartment.  No services are being planned at this time. 

Margie (Krueger) Verch, age 96 of Clintonville, formerly of Marion, passed away peacefully Tuesday afternoon, November 23, 2021 at the ThedaCare Medical Center in Shawano.  Margie was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother who modeled tolerance, humor, and compassion. She was preceded in death by her husband of 70 years, Elmer Verch in 2018. We now know mom is dancing with dad in Heaven and playing cards with her friends.  Survivors include:  Her Children:...

Richard H. Wamboldt Sr., age 66 of the Township of Hutchins, Shawano County, passed away unexpectedly early Friday morning, November 19, 2021 in Clintonville, WI. Richard Henry Wamboldt Sr. was born May 15, 1955 in Milwaukee, WI, son to the late Alexander & Anna (Hanson) Wamboldt Jr. He attended Bowler High School and later started working for Atlas Structures. He worked at various places over the years but found his fit at Aarrowcast Inc. foundry in Shawano, and later Iroquois Foundry...

Delores R. Schultz, age 84 of the Township of Larrabee, passed away on Wednesday morning, November 17, 2021, at ThedaCare Regional Medical Center, Appleton. Delores Ruth Schultz was born November 9, 1937 in the Township of Lebanon, Waupaca County; daughter to the late Charles & Verna (Roehl) Baird. She graduated from New London High School and was later united in marriage to Robert “Bucky” L. Schultz at Emanuel Lutheran Church, New London, on October 11, 1958. Delores was a...

Darwin “Nub” R. Higgins, age 87 of the Township of Bear Creek, passed away late Monday evening, November 15, 2021 at ThedaCare Regional Medical Center, Appleton. Darwin “Nub” Roy Higgins was born February 21, 1934 in Antigo, WI, son to the late Leon & Esther (Schmidt) Higgins. He graduated from Clintonville High School with the class of 1953 and enlisted in the U.S. Army. He was stationed in Germany for most of his deployment and served in the infantry as well as...

Myrtle M. (Strassman) Kirchner, age 98 of Clintonville, passed away Saturday afternoon, November 13, 2021 at ThedaCare Medical Center, Shawano, WI following a stroke at home days earlier. The former Myrtle “Myrt” Mary Strassman was born on May 27, 1923 in the Township of Texas, Marathon County, WI; daughter to the late Henry & Helena (Borman) Strassman. She was baptized on September 2, 1927 and confirmed April 5, 1936 at St. Peter’s Lutheran Church, Town of Wausau,...