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01/07/2026

Robert John "Bob" Stickney

Robert John “Bob” Stickney, Sr., age 62, of Gakona, Alaska, went home to Jesus on Wednesday, January 7, 2026, while being cared for by his family and LeRoyer Hospice, after a long, courageous battle with cancer.

Bob was born on March 7, 1963, in Antigo, a son of the late Earl and Gloria (Diestler) Stickney.

In 1982, Bob married Shelley Folkerts. The couple later divorced.

On September 26, 1987, Bob was united in marriage to Naomi Topp at Peace Lutheran Church, Antigo, WI.

The couple resided in Antigo while raising their children.

In 2015, Bob and Naomi fulfilled their dream of moving to Alaska, clearing land and building their home in Copper Center, Alaska.

Bob had been a longtime member of Peace Lutheran Church in Antigo. He then became a member of Mount Drum Lutheran Church in Copper Center, Alaska.

While residing in Antigo, he worked for Draeger Oil. Upon moving to Alaska, Bob became a career and technical education instructor at the Copper River School District in Glennallen. He taught woodworking, welding, auto mechanics, and small engine classes. His students brought him great joy. In 2019, Bob completed ministry classes and became a licensed lay deacon with the Lutheran Church Missouri Synod. He served Mount Drum Lutheran Church in Copper Center, Alaska.

Whether in Wisconsin or Alaska, Bob enjoyed his passions of woodworking, auto mechanics, hunting, fishing, camping, and the outdoors.

Survivors, in addition to his wife Naomi, include four children: Tara Stickney of Belle Plaine, WI, Bobby, Jr. (Jenni) of Cecil, WI, Christopher (Rachel) Stickney of Lexington, TN, Nicole Stickney of St. Paul, MN; grandchildren: Destiny Hogan and Alexandrea Hogan of Belle Plaine, WI, Makayla Stickney, Austin Stickney, and Blake Stickney of Cecil, WI, Hudson Stickney and Wyatt Stickney of Lexington, TN; sisters: Marilyn Prepster of Sheboygan, WI, Gail (Richard) Schoepke of Wittenberg, WI, Karen (Duncan) Henke of Antigo, WI; brothers: David “Whitey” Stickney and Kenneth (Faye) Stickney of Antigo, WI; sisters-in-law Dorothy (Tim) Sharp and Kathy Stickney of Antigo, WI; step-sister Shelly (Mark) Gehrke of Wausau, WI, and a step-brother Nicholas (Mary) Schmelter of Vernal, UT. Bob is also survived by members of Naomi’s family, his sisters-in-law Karen (John) Balyeat of Ironwood, MI, and Elaine (John) McCullough of Antigo, WI. He is also survived by many nieces and nephews.

In addition to his parents, Bob was preceded in death by brothers: Joseph, Jerry, and Marlin; sisters: Ann Jakl and Gloria Jean Stickney; sisters-in-law: Jean Debroux Stickney and Karen Schultz Stickney; brothers-in-law: Curt Inderdahl, Dennis Jakl, and Jack Prepster; step-fathers: Lindy Schmelter and Coleman Day; step-sisters: Linda Ruf and Theresa Steele; a step-brother Ted Schmelter, and step-brothers-in-law: Norman Steele and James “Moxi” Ruf; mother-in-law and father-in-law Viola Topp Raasch and Vilas Topp, and step father-in-law Edward Raasch.

A funeral service for Bob will be held on Friday, January 16, 2026 at 10:30 AM at Peace Lutheran Church. Visitation will take place at Strasser-Roller Funeral Home on Thursday, January 15, 2026 from 4:00 PM to 8:00 PM and again on Friday before the service at the church from 9:00 AM to 10:30 AM. Burial will follow the service at Elmwood Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be directed to his wife, Naomi, to be distributed according to Bob’s wishes.

Strasser-Roller Funeral Home is assisting the family.

A special thank you to the LeRoyer Hospice nurses for their wonderful and compassionate care during Bob’s battle with cancer.

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01/06/2026

Julia Thompson

Julia Kathleen Thompson, age 68, of Wausau, passed away December 29, 2025.

Julie was born on October 4, 1957 in Frankfurt, Germany to Irene (Arrowood) Thompson and the late Robert Thompson, Jr.

She grew up in Oaklawn, IL and Plantation, FL then went on to graduate from Cumberland College in Kentucky with degrees in biology and chemistry. Julia lived in Oakridge, TN and most recently resided in Wausau for many years.

Survivors in addition to her mother Irene of Ocala, FL include a sister Patricia (Earl) Quick of San Antonio, TX, 3 nieces: Emily, Elizabeth, and Ellie, a great niece Isabella and 4 great nephews: Tobias, Noah, Lucas and Liam. She is also survived by many cousins, aunts, and uncles.

A funeral service will be held on Tuesday, January 13 at 11:00 AM at Strasser-Roller Funeral Home. Visitation will be from 10:00 AM until the service at the funeral home. Reverend Earl Quick will officiate. Interment will be in Bent Cemetery in Bryant.

Strasser-Roller Funeral Home is assisting the family. Friends can visit online at strasserrollerfuneralhome.com.

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01/02/2026

Ken Schroepfer

Ken Schroepfer died peacefully at home on January 1, 2026 under the care of his loving wife Gail and Compassus Care Hospice of Rhinelander.

He was born July 13, 1960 in Antigo, the son of Leon and Nancy (Re*****on) Schroepfer. He was a graduate of Antigo High School, class of 1978. On August 10, 1991, he was united in marriage to Gail Koss.

Ken was employed at Gallenberg Equipment, TSI Power, and Parsons of Antigo. Ken also had a business, Imagine Personal Art, spreading his creative painting artwork in Langlade County and beyond. For 40 years, Ken trained and taught in the martial art of Tae Kwon Do. He received his seventh-degree black belt from North Central Black Belt Academy in Shawano. Ken always had a joke to share. He was always thinking of the next cool project to create. He always had a pen in his pocket for drawings on napkins or for drawing temporary tattoos for children with an audience watching.

In addition to his wife Gail, Ken is survived by his siblings; Jim (Teresa) Schroepfer of Antigo, Julie (Jeff) Zalewski of Antigo, Don (Judy) Schroepfer of Antigo, Jeanne (Jacques Daniel) Zuiches of Shawano, and Jerry Schroepfer of Owatonna, MN, father-in-law; Steve Koss, siblings-in-law; Debra (John) Wolter of Antigo, Lynn (Jay) Arrowood of Antigo, Rene (Mike) Heiny of Antigo, Steve Jr. (Angie) Koss of Poynette, Greg Koss of Antigo, and Kevin (Erik Bower) Koss of Yorkville, CA. He is further survived by many nieces, nephews, and friends.

In addition to his parents, Ken was preceded in death by a sister-in-law Mary Schroepfer, mother-in-law Grace Koss, and Goddaughter Molly Koss. Ken always treasured his canine kids: Zeus, Millie, Cuddles, Spinks and Spook who cheerfully greeted him in heaven with wagging tails.

A memorial Mass for Ken will be held on Saturday, January 10, 2026 at 1:00 PM at St. John Catholic Church with Father Kamal Gopu and Father Charles Hoffmann officiating. Visitation will take place on Friday, January 9, 2026 from 4:00 PM until 7:00 PM at Strasser-Roller Funeral Home and again before the service on Saturday at the church from 11:00 AM until the service.

In lieu of flowers, memorials in Ken’s name can be directed to Langlade County Humane Society.

Ken’s family wishes to extend a special thank you to Compassus Hospice of Rhinelander and all who cared for Ken in his time of need.

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