Charles A. Schlagenhaft

Charles A. Schlagenhaft, age 85, of Wausau, passed away peacefully on Saturday morning
September 7th, 2024 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital with his family by his side. Charles was born on August 16th, 1939, in Marshfield, Wisconsin to the late Herman and Dorothy (Pfahning) Schlagenhaft. He graduated from Columbus High School in 1957 and earned a BBA degree in accounting from Spencerian College of Milwaukee. On July 7th, 1962 Charles was united in marriage to his "high school sweetie" Jean Moran. They raised four children, and have nine grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. Charles served in the Air Force Military Reserve from November 1962 to April of 1968. "Chuck" first began his career with Touche, Ross & Co. He joined Wipfli in 1968 and was elected partner in 1976. Beyond his career, Charles was a member of the Wisconsin Rapids Elks Club, Kiwanis Club, and Rotary Club. He also helped create and coach the South Wood County Hockey Association. After retirement, Charles and Jean moved to Lake Nokomis in Tomahawk, where Charles enjoyed hunting and fishing. Trips to Alaska for fishing with family and friends were fond memories for Charles. Golf was always a passion, he enjoyed his Florida league, golfing with friends and family and coined the game "poley" which will live on through his children/grandchildren. Charles loved spending time with his family, attending family sporting events, playing a competitive canasta or cribbage game, a double scoop with a waffle cone, and a good cigar.

He is survived by his children: Kathryn Schlagenhaft, Cynthia (Gary) Buckley, Duke (Jill)
Schlagenhaft, and Dan (Marcia) Schlagenhaft. His grandchildren: Jacob Raab, Hollie (Aaron) Foley, Tyler (Brie) Buckley, Lily Buckley, Rosie (Ben) Gerber, Mackenzie and Mason Schlagenhaft, and Emma and Davis Schlagenhaft. His great grandchildren: Josie Buckley, Archie Gerber, and Waylon Foley. His siblings: Rita (Jim) Smithson, Jane (Mike) Conrad, Paul Schlagenhaft, sister-in-law Mary Carol
Schlagenhaft, and his brother-in-law Bob Kratcha. Charles is also survived by his companion, Mary Ludwig. Mary was a lifelong friend of the family and companion for Charles for over 11 years.

He was preceded in death by his wife Jean, his parents Herman and Dorothy, brothers Cyril Schlagenhaft and Joe Schlagenhaft, sisters Doris Newman and Mary Kratcha, sisters-in-law
Janine Schlagenhaft and Rosie Schlagenhaft, and brother-in-law Victor Newman.

A Christian Mass for Charles will be held at 1:00 p.m. on Friday September 27th, 2024 at St.
Anne's Parish - 700 West Bridge Street, Wausau, Wisconsin 54401. Visitation will take place on
Friday at the church from 11:30 a.m. until the time of service. Father Tom Lindner will be
officiating. In lieu of flowers, a memorial in Charles' name will be established at a later date.

Pisarski Funeral Homes are honored to be serving the family. For online condolences they visit
www.pisarskifuneralhomes.com

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