Herbert J. Pehlke

Herbert J. Pehlke, 68, of Wittenberg, died on Friday, Feb. 14, 2020 at Shawano Health Services.

He was born to Herbert G. and Dorothy (Grosskopf) Pehlke on May 22, 1951, in Wausau. Herbert was a proud U.S. Army veteran and loved his freedoms. On Dec. 26, 1975, Herbert was united in marriage to Cheryl Wanta at St. Paul Lutheran Church, Bowler.

The couple farmed in the town of Morris. Herbert loved tractors, steam shows and antique shows. He was a “Jack of all trades” and was quite handy. He also loved to travel the United States. He most cherished the time with his granddaughter.

Herbert is survived by his wife, Cheryl Pehlke; two sons, Paul (Nancy) Pehlke, of Wittenberg, and Tim Pehlke, of Wausau; granddaughter, Ruby; two siblings, Katherine (Dan) Ladwig, of Bowler, and Michael (Betty) Pehlke, of Gresham; other relatives and friends.
He was preceded in death by his parents; a sister and brother-in-law, Phyllis and Dan Marquardt; mother- and father-in-law, Irene and Bill Wanta Sr.; brother-in-law, Bill Wanta Jr.; and a sister-in-law, Renee Meyer.

A celebration of life will be held at a later date.

Schmidt and Schulta Funeral Home of Wittenberg is assisting the family with funeral arrangements. Memories and messages of support may be shared at SchmidtSchulta.com.