Death Notices: June 26 – July 6

Joan Charlotte Erdman
Joan Charlotte Erdman, 84, of Wausau, passed away April 24, 2020, at Mt. View Care Center NCHC.
Joan was born December 5, 1935, in Wausau, to the late Mitchell and Evelyn (Schael) Whippler. She was a graduate of Wausau High School.
A memorial service will be held July 7.
Marie L. Gau
Marie L. Gau, 97, of Wausau, passed away on July 2, 2020, at Wausau Manor under the care of Aspirus Comfort Care and Hospice Services. She was born in Marathon on August 28, 1922, daughter of the late Joseph and Mary (Gassner) Krautkramer.
A private family Mass of Christian Burial will be held on July 7.
Mark H. Sawyer
Mark H. Sawyer, 52, of Wausau, passed away on June 30, 2020, at Aspirus Wausau Hospital.
Mark was born on August 7, 1967, in Marshfield, the son of Richard L. and Beverly J. (Bullard) Sawyer.
A celebration of life will be held at a later date.
Thomas J. Patenaude
Thomas J. Patenaude, 81, formerly of Rhinelander, passed away on June 26, 2020, at St. Clare’s Hospital in Weston.
Thomas was born in Green Bay on October 28, 1938, to the late Joseph and Kathleen (Schwalbach) Patenaude
Family and friends may go to helke.com to leave words of condolences and remembrance.