This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: MisterMitton Surnames: Classification: obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.wisconsin.counties.shawano/16316/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Obituaries: Wausau Area (WI) - October 22, 2005 Deceased Name: Erich M. Betzner w/flag Erich M. Betzner, 83, of Wausau died Wednesday, Oct. 19, 2005, at Marywood Convalescent Center, Wausau. He was born July 8, 1922, in Edgar, to the late Paul and Hermina (Borchardt) Betzner. On May 31, 1952, he married Alice Schneider at St. John's Lutheran Church in Edgar. Erich served in the U.S. Army and worked as a machinist at Marathon Electric. He enjoyed hunting and fishing, and was a member of the Lions Club. An active member of St. Mark's Lutheran Church in Wausau, he was involved in the Dartball Team, Christ Care Bible Study, served on the Board of Elders and as an usher. Survivors include his wife, Alice Betzner of Wausau; daughter, Sandra (Doug) Fuchs of Faribault, Minn.; three grandchildren whom he cherished, Brent Fuchs of Faribault, Melissa (Ben) Ernst of St. Louis and Elizabeth (Charles) Thompson of Waconia, Minn.; two sisters-in-law, Eva Betzner of Bonduel and Dorothy Betzner of Edgar; one half-sister, Lydia Hollinger of Wausau; very special friends, Char and Ron Barr of Wausau; and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his son, Michael; four brothers and one sister. Funeral services will be at 11 a.m. Monday, Oct. 24, 2005, at St. Mark's Lutheran Church, Wausau. The Rev. Bruce Lamont will officiate. Entombment will be in Restlawn Memorial Park Mausoleum, Wausau. The family will receive friends from 4 p.m. until 7 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 23, 2005, at Helke Funeral Home, Wausau, and again on Monday from 10:30 a.m. until the time of service at the church. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to St. Mark's Lutheran Church, Wausau. You may sign our family guestbook at www.helke.com. Obituaries: Wausau Area (WI) Date: October 22, 2005 Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.