Richard (Dick) Elmer Andrus, 99, Wausau, died April 14, 2023.
Dick was born March 10, 1924 in Tomahawk, son of the late Percy and Myrtle Andrus. He was a 1942 graduate of Tomahawk High School. He married Nathalie Beilke on Aug. 26, 1950 in Wausau.
Dick was a wonderful husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather. He worked for Wisconsin Public Service in Wausau for over 40 years until he retired at the age of 62. Dick was very active in his church, loved to garden, take care of his yard, golf and do woodworking projects. He was an active golfer until the age of 97. Dick also loved to spend time at the family cabin on Lake Nokomis.
Survivors include children, Mary Kay (Ted) Bensen, John (Janean) Andrus, Rev. David (Debb) Andrus; his grandchildren and great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife Nathalie, sister Maureta (Andrus) Dodds and his parents.
Funeral services were held on Saturday, April 22, 2023 at 11:30 a.m. at Trinity Lutheran Church, 501 Stewart Ave., Wausau, with visitation at the church prior to the service from 9:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.