All Obituaries

Jesse James Mercer, age 79, of Rome, WI passed away on Saturday evening, June 25, 2022 at Aspirus Riverview Hospital in Wisconsin Rapids. As were Jesse’s wishes, there will be no public visitation or service.  Herman-Taylor Funeral Home is honored to be assisting the family. Jesse was born on September 17, 1943 in Kewanee, IL to Pauline and James Mercer.  Jesse was known as one of the kinder men you’ll ever meet.  He worked with his late wife Beverly for many...

Albert (Al) Miller, Jr., age 77, of Milladore, Wisconsin passed away on June 28, 2022 at Edenbrook of Wisconsin Rapids. The family will be having a celebration-of-life at a later date. Al was born on January 28, 1945 in Evanston, Illinois to Albert and Edna Miller.  He retired in 2001 from Consolidated Papers, Inc. after 30 years of service.  Al loved the outdoors, traveling, muscle cars, music and his beloved dogs Bella and Tuco. Al is survived by his wife, Linda Miller;...

Donald D. Schillinger, 77, died peacefully at home on June 27, 2022, surrounded by family.  Visitation will be held on Tuesday July 5, 2022 at Herman-Taylor Funeral Home from 4:00 - 7:00 PM, and also from 10:00 AM until his Celebration of Life begins at 11:00 AM Wednesday, July 6 at Immanuel Lutheran Church in Wisconsin Rapids. Interment will be at St. Philip’s Catholic Cemetery in Rudolph. Donald was born near Stratford Wisconsin, the son of Ferdinand and Evelyn...

Dawn Wenzel, age 66, of Wisconsin Rapids, Wisconsin passed away on May 11, 2022 at Arborwood Lodge in Wisconsin Rapids. Services will be held at 2:30 P.M. on Tuesday, June 28, 2022 at Herman-Taylor Funeral Home in Wisconsin Rapids.  Visitation for relatives and friends will be from 2:00 P.M. until 4:00 P.M. on Tuesday at the funeral home. Dawn was born on August 30, 1955 in Wisconsin Rapids to William “Bill” and Gail (Saeger) Michalsen.  She was a 1973 graduate of...

Harry R. Gehrt, 68, of Wisconsin Rapids, Wisconsin passed away on June 26, 2022 at his residence. Services for Harry will be held at 11:00 a.m. Saturday, July 16, 2022 at Herman-Taylor Funeral Home in Wisconsin Rapids.  Visitation for family and friends will take place from 9:00 a.m. until the service time Saturday at the funeral home.  Military honors will be performed at the funeral home following the funeral service. Harry was born on November 23, 1953 to his father Walter and...

Walter C. CasaDeCalvo, 69, of Wisconsin Rapids, Wisconsin passed away on June 20, 2022 at home surrounded by his loving family. Military honors for Walter will take place at 2:00 p.m. Thursday, July 21, 2022 at Herman-Taylor Funeral Home in Wisconsin Rapids. A celebration-of-life will be held from 12:00 p.m. until 4:00 p.m. on July 23, 2022 at VFW Post 7555, 1145 Woodhill Drive, Roseville, MN 55113 (phone: 651-483-5313).  Walter was born on January 18, 1953 in St. Paul, MN to Antonio...

Leslie L. Krug, age 67, of Wisconsin Rapids passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, June 22, 2022 at her residence. A memorial visitation for relatives and friends will be held from 3:00 P.M. until 5:00 P.M. on Monday, June 27, 2022 at Herman-Taylor Funeral Home in Wisconsin Rapids. Leslie was born November 27, 1954 in Wisconsin Rapids to James and Berdine (Swartout) Keyes.  She married Frederick L. Krug on March 25, 1972 in Marshfield, WI.  He preceded her in death on November...

Michael D. Harris, age 58, of Wisconsin Rapids, passed away on Tuesday, June 21, 2022 at Edenbrook of Wisconsin Rapids. The family will be having a celebration of life at a later date. Michael was born on October 22, 1963 in Salt Lake City, Utah to Michael Harris, and Merle "Jane" Higgins. He married Petrita Garcia on July 17, 1999 in Price, Utah. They were blessed with 20 years of marriage until her passing on February 18, 2020. Mike worked for River City Cab in Wisconsin...

Judith A. “Judy” King, age 80, of Wisconsin Rapids, passed away on Thursday June 16, 2022 at the Hilltop Grand Village. Services will be at 7:00 P.M. on Tuesday June 21, 2022 at Herman-Taylor Funeral Home in Wisconsin Rapids. Deacon Tom Anderson will officiate. Interment will be held on Wednesday at Forest Hill Mausoleum. Visitation will be from 4:00 P.M. until the time of services Tuesday at the funeral home. Judy was born in Wisconsin Rapids on April 25, 1942 to Harold and...

  Linda G. Knuth, age 74, of Nekoosa, WI passed away Tuesday, June 14, 2022 surrounded by her loving family. Services will be at 2:00 P.M. on Sunday, June 19, 2022 at Herman-Taylor Funeral Home in Wisconsin Rapids.  Pastor Scott Kaczorowski will officiate.  Visitation will be from 12:00 P.M. until the time of services on Sunday at the funeral home. Linda was born June 23, 1947 in Astoria, Oregon to John and Nellie (Gray) Barker.  She met her future husband, Dan Knuth,...