Frank John Lotharius, Sr. went to his eternal resting place on July 15, 2023, surrounded by his loving family. He was a loving husband, father, grandfather, brother, and uncle.

He was born to John and Kathleen (Potts) Lotharius on June 23, 1961. He was the oldest of 8 children. He graduated from Wausau East High School in 1979 and went on to proudly serve his country as an aviation welder for the United States Air Force. He married his high school sweetheart and love of his life Emma Strong on November 15th, 1981. After completing his term in Victorville, CA, Frank and Emmy moved back to the Wausau area. Shortly after, he began what would be his 38 year career at Greenheck Fan Corp.

Frank was an avid lover of Harley Davidson motorcycles. He cherished his motorcycle and took it on many trips with Emmy and their friends. Frank's children and grandchildren were the light of his life. He enjoyed spending time with his daughter remodeling her house, and loved to hunt every fall with his son. He had been looking forward to teaching his grandsons to fish just as well as he did. Frank was also proud of his vast collection of toy trains, and never turned down the opportunity to go look at new guns with the hope of adding to his collection. He also looked forward to spending time at Franklin Lake every summer with his lifelong camping friends.

He is survived by his loving wife of 41 years, Emma, his son Frank Jr (Jami), Marathon City, daughter Britany, Wausau, grandchildren, Lucas and Leo Lotharius, and special friend Dante Marshall. He is further survived by one brother Michael (Debra) Lotharius, Merrill, and six sisters; Veronica Lotharius, Ringle, Jackie (Moe) Heil, Kronenwetter, Maria (Hans) Yeskis, Edgar, Christine (Mike) Nevienski, Bevent, Kathleen (Jeff) Prins, Rothschild, and Nicole (Nathan) Fehlhaber, Athens. He is also leaving behind many nieces and nephews.

He is preceded in death by both of his parents.

Services will be held at John J. Buettgen Funeral Home on Wednesday, July 26, 2023, with visitation from 11:00 a.m. until the time of service at 4:00 p.m. Military honors will be held following the service, and are being provided by American Legion Post 469.

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