All Obituaries

Paul T. Arseneau Jr., age 81, of Merrill, passed away on Tuesday, September 18, 2018 at Ascension St. Clare’s Hospital in Weston.  He was born on January 7, 1937 to the late Paul Sr. and Gertrude (Michaels) Arseneau in Detroit, MI.  Paul attended Merrill High School.  He met and fell in love with Doris M. Savaske, and the two exchanged wedding vows on January 5, 1957 in Merrill.  She survives.  Paul went on to begin Wire Maid Manufacturing in Schofield, a...

Franklin A. Saal Sr., age 94, of Merrill, passed away on Sunday, September 2, 2018 at the Wisconsin Veterans Home in King, WI.  He was born on August 29, 1924 to the late Carl and Frieda (Utecht) Saal in Merrill.  Frank attended and graduated from Merrill High School, and worked as a machinist in Racine until joining the service.  He proudly served his country in the U.S. Navy during WWII, and on the Battleship North Carolina.  Frank was awarded the Victory Medal,...

Richard “Dick” W. Ruge, age 81, of Merrill, passed away on Tuesday, August 28, 2018, at Bell Tower Residence in Merrill, while under the care of the Bell Tower staff and Aspirus Comfort Care & Hospice Services.  He was born on August 23, 1937 to the late William F. and Minnie L. (Kelly) Ruge in Des Moines, Iowa.  Dick attended and graduated from Pembine High School. He continued his education at Whitewater for 4 years earning his Bachelor of Education Degree, as...

Arlette J Mitchell, age 90, of Merrill passed away Sunday, August 19, 2018.   She was born October 6, 1927 to the late Albert and Anna (Schmidt) Krauklis. Arlette and Gordon were united in marriage on February 24, 1945 in Irma, WI. He preceded her in death May 1, 2011. Arlette and her husband founded Mitchell Metal Products, INC.  She worked at Mitchell Metal Products for 55 years as vice president and secretary.  Arlette loved photography, reading, camping,...

Myrtle A. Scheu, age 93, of Merrill, passed away on Saturday, August 18, 2018 at Woodland Court Elder Services in Merrill, while under the care of Aspirus Comfort Care & Hospice Services.  She was born on January 10, 1925 to the late Emil and Elsie (Kriewald) Radloff in the town of Corning.  Myrtle attended elementary school at Trinity Lutheran School in Merrill, and was a Merrill High School graduate.  Myrtle worked as a fingerprint classifier for the Federal Bureau of...

Veleeta Marie Wenzlick, age 86, of Merrill died on Wednesday, August 15, 2018, at Good Samaritan Hospital in Merrill.  She was born on August 7, 1932 to the late Harold D. and Gladys I. (Kortz) Hoffman in Arkansas, WI.  Veleeta married Russell “Bud” Wenzlick on March 31, 1951 in Merrill.  He preceded her in death on January 22, 1982. Veleeta was a homemaker, wife and mother.  She enjoyed making plastic canvas designs and sending them to the veteran’s...

Helen T. Severt, age 92, of Merrill, passed away on Tuesday, August 14, 2018 at the Pine Crest Nursing Home in Merrill, while under the care of Aspirus Comfort Care & Hospice Services.  She was born on January 3, 1926 to the late Andrew J. and Frances (Koprucki) Kulawinski in the town of Pine River. Helen met John H. Severt, and the two exchanged wedding vows on July 3, 1954 in Merrill.  Sadly, he preceded her in death on August 27, 2007. Helen was an LPN (Licensed Practical...

Leona T. Schmidt, age 91, of Merrill, died on Friday, August 10, 2018 at Pine Crest Nursing Home in Merrill, while surrounded by her family, and under the care of Ministry Hospice.  She was born on October 1, 1926 to the late Edward and Ida (Jahns) Rusch in the town of Maine.  Leona attended grade school in the town of Pine River.  She met Alfred Schmidt, and they exchanged marriage vows on June 15, 1946 in the town of Pine River.  He preceded her in death on October 18,...

Frank M. Perion, age 71, of the town of Pine River, died after a brief illness on Monday, August 6, 2018 at his home.  Frank was born on February 27, 1947 to the late Steven and Pearl (Smith) Perion in Ladysmith, WI.  He was raised in Ingram, WI, Kenosha, WI and Cicero, IL.  Frank attended and graduated from Ladysmith High School.  He was enlisted in the U. S. Army from 1967-1969, and fought in the Vietnam War.  He met Judy DeVries, and the two were married in Oak...

John Michael Koehler, age 18, of the town of Hamburg, died on Sunday, August 5, 2018, as a result of an automobile accident in the town of Hamburg.  He was born on January 6, 2000. He is the son of Bob and Cindy Koehler from the town of Hamburg.  John attended and graduated from Merrill High School.  John was an avid deer hunter and looked forward to hunting with his family and friends.  He had a passion for participating in tractor pulls, and was an Allis-Chalmers...