John J. Buettgen Funeral Homes

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Buettgen Funeral Home Provides Funeral Homes, Burial Services, Cremation Services, Green Burial Services, Graveside, Chapel, Committal Services, Funeral Flowers, Funeral Pre Planning Services to the Schofield, WI Area.

In recent weeks, possibly days, I caught myself saying aloud, “We are not guaranteed tomorrow” and the listener would so...
11/04/2025

In recent weeks, possibly days, I caught myself saying aloud, “We are not guaranteed tomorrow” and the listener would solemnly shake their head in sighful agreement. And then my tomorrow came. On October 27, 2025, Monday morning, immediately following a run, the unexpected tragically happened. Georg...

Albert “Al” “Butch” Stake, age 89, passed away peacefully on October 20, 2025. Born on March 19, 1936, he was the younge...
10/31/2025

Albert “Al” “Butch” Stake, age 89, passed away peacefully on October 20, 2025. Born on March 19, 1936, he was the youngest son of the late Albert and Christine (Larsen) Stake.

Al spent his life on the family dairy farm, where he worked diligently until his retirement. Known for his strong wo...

David Lee Andrews, 85, passed away on October 6, 2025, surrounded by love.David was born in Wausau, WI on October 8, 193...
10/08/2025

David Lee Andrews, 85, passed away on October 6, 2025, surrounded by love.

David was born in Wausau, WI on October 8, 1939, to Edna (Laut) and Roy Andrews.

He completed his elementary education at John Marshall and St. Mary’s Catholic Schools and graduated from Newman Catholic High S...

Ronald A. Cihlar, 72, passed away peacefully on October 2, 2025, at Aspirus Wausau Hospital surrounded by his family.He ...
10/04/2025

Ronald A. Cihlar, 72, passed away peacefully on October 2, 2025, at Aspirus Wausau Hospital surrounded by his family.

He was born on April 28, 1953, to the late Arthur and Delores (Writz) Cihlar. Ron later married the love of his life, Nancy Salawater, and together they shared a marriage fil...

Robert “Bob” Schroeter, age 67, of Schofield, WI, entered into the presence of the Lord on Saturday, September 20, 2025,...
09/24/2025

Robert “Bob” Schroeter, age 67, of Schofield, WI, entered into the presence of the Lord on Saturday, September 20, 2025, at his home.

He was born November 19, 1957, in Wisconsin, son of the late Leroy and Margaret (Bintzler) Schroeter. Bob followed in his father’s footsteps and built a 37-ye...

Robert (Bob) Kieth SchultzNovember 25, 1941 – September 11, 2025Robert “Bob” Kieth Schultz, age 83, of Wausau, Wisconsin...
09/16/2025

Robert (Bob) Kieth Schultz
November 25, 1941 – September 11, 2025

Robert “Bob” Kieth Schultz, age 83, of Wausau, Wisconsin, passed away peacefully on September 11, 2025.

Bob was born on November 25, 1941, in Wausau to Walter and Wilma Schultz. He graduated from Wausau High School i...

Bruce John Smith passed away Saturday, August 30, 2025, at Aspirus Hospital in Wausau, WI. Bruce was born March 10, 1923...
09/04/2025

Bruce John Smith passed away Saturday, August 30, 2025, at Aspirus Hospital in Wausau, WI.

Bruce was born March 10, 1923, he was 72 years old. He leaves behind his loving wife, Diane Smith.

Bruce was an avid fisherman and enjoyed outdoor sports, nature, and time with his friends and...

Claudia Donna Stumpner, age 43, of Plover, Wisconsin, passed away September 1, 2025. Claudia lost her brief battle with ...
09/03/2025

Claudia Donna Stumpner, age 43, of Plover, Wisconsin, passed away September 1, 2025. Claudia lost her brief battle with cancer. Claudia was born in Marshfield, Wisconsin, on November 25, 1981. She attended Colby schools and graduated from NTC for Child Care and Development. Claudia loved movies, esp...

Margaret June O’Keefe, age 98, died peacefully on Thursday, August 28, with family at her side. Margaret (Marge) was bor...
09/02/2025

Margaret June O’Keefe, age 98, died peacefully on Thursday, August 28, with family at her side. Margaret (Marge) was born in Wausau on June 20, 1927, to Anna and Reinhart Vilter, the youngest of six siblings. Marge grew up in Wausau near Marathon Park. She graduated from Wausau High School before wo...

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08/26/2025

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Joan Marie Matti (Bender) of Rothschild, WI died at the age of 84 on August 14, 2025.Joan was born in Wausau, WI on Janu...
08/26/2025

Joan Marie Matti (Bender) of Rothschild, WI died at the age of 84 on August 14, 2025.

Joan was born in Wausau, WI on January 15, 1941 to Anton J. and Lula G. Bender (Feavel). One of three children, Joan was raised in Norrie with her identical twin sister, Judy and younger brother Anton Jr. (...

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