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Dennis K. Nass passed away on May 25, 2020, on his 67th birthday, to be with Jesus, his Lord and Savior. He was under the care of Mount View Care Center and Aspirus Comfort Care and Hospice Services. Dennis was born on May 25, 1953 to the late Marvin and Lucille (Jaeger) Nass.  Dennis was a 1971 graduate of Merrill High School where he was an active member of the FFA. In July 1971, Dennis joined the U.S. Army where he proudly served until July 1974. In July 1975, he began working for...

David “Crocket” W. Rice, age 61, passed away unexpectedly on May 16th, 2020.  His loving wife, daughters, and family immediately came together to be with him.  Dave was born October 21, 1958 to LeRoy & Phyllis (Hoffman) Rice in Wausau and was raised with his 5 siblings on the family’s farm on Corning Road in Merrill where he’d eventually return to live out the remainder of his days. He attended Merrill High School. Dave married Cherie Barttelt in...

Carl A Kellar, age 82 of Merrill, WI, passed away on Friday, May 15, 2020 at Bell Tower Residence. He was under the care of the staff and nurses at Bell Tower Residence and Ascension Hospice Services.   He was born September 28, 1937, to the late James and Anna (Lunde) Kellar in Merrill, WI. At the age of 17, he enlisted in the United States Marine Corps. He served his country for 33 years of active service. Carl was stationed in Japan, Thailand, Vietnam and Korea. Carl was deployed 3...

 Dorothy M. Koprek, age 99, formerly of Gleason, went to her heavenly home on Sunday, May 10, 2020 at Woodland Court in Merrill.  She was under the tender care of staff from Woodland Court and Aspirus Comfort Care & Hospice Services. Dorothy Margaret Simon was born on February 11, 1921 to the late Conrad G. and Mathilda (Weisshahn) Simon in their home in the Town of Summit. Dorothy was baptized into the Christian faith on March 6, 1921 and was confirmed into that faith on June...

Clarence ‘Shorty’ J. Polasek, age 73, of Merrill, died peacefully on Wednesday, May 6, 2020 at his home, while surrounded by his loving family and under the care of Aspirus Comfort Care & Hospice Services.  He was born on February 26, 1947 to Clarence and Rose (Kottman) Polasek in Merrill.  His mother survives.  Shorty attended and graduated from Merrill High School and went on to bravely serve his county with the U.S. Army.  Shorty worked as an over the...

Frances E. Woller, age 94, of Wausau, passed away on Tuesday, May 5, 2020 at her residence at Applegate Terrace in Wausau, while under the care of Aspirus Comfort Care & Hospice Services. She was born on January 7, 1926 to Martin and Dela (Krueger) Butt in the Town of Berlin and was baptized on January 24, 1926 at home.  Frances was confirmed March 17, 1940 and she married Elmer Woller on November 28, 1945, both at St. Paul's Lutheran Church, Town of Berlin.  Elmer died on...

  Robert “Bob” Leroy Smith, age 76, of Merrill, passed away on Saturday, May 2, 2020 at his home with his family by his side and under the care of Aspirus Comfort Care & Hospice.  He was born on July 19, 1943 to the late Vincent and Hattie (Lange) Smith in Merrill, WI.  Robert married Patricia Iwen on June 4, 1966 at St. John Lutheran Church.  She survives. Robert honorably served his country in the United States Army.  He was a tow motor driver at...

Mary L. Peterson, 85, of Merrill, died Friday, May 1, 2020 at Pine Crest Nursing Home under Ascension at Home Hospice Care. She was born on April 28, 1935 in Iowa to the late Floyd & Lillian (Glor) Paxton. She married the “love of her life”, Ralph Peterson on February 20, 1956 in Merrill. He preceded her in death on September 18, 2012. Mary co-owned and operated Peterson Bus Service as well as helping on the family farm.  She was a member of Our Saviour’s Lutheran...

Tyler Steven Krenz, age 16, died unexpectedly in an automobile accident on Wednesday, April 29, 2020 in the town of Pine River.  Tyler was born to Scott and Heidi (Hollander) Krenz on February 9, 2004 in Merrill.  He was a sophomore at Merrill High School.  Tyler enjoyed gaming, hunting and hanging out with his friends.  He will be sadly missed, but always in the hearts of his family and friends. Tyler is survived by his father: Scott Krenz of Merrill; mother: Heidi...