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Leslie Sabatke Obituary

Leslie 'Les' Sabatke

Merrill - Leslie "Les" Sabatke, 84, of Merrill, WI, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, May 22, 2021 at the Aspirus Wausau Hospital.

Les leaves behind his wife Pearl, his children, Rodney, Gerald (Patti), Linda (Marty), and Craig (Crystal), along with many other family members. The funeral service will be held on Thursday, May 27, 2021 at 12pm at St. Stephens UCC Merrill. Pastor Michael Southcombe will officiate. A public visitation will be held from 9am until the time of service, with a State Eagles Memorial service starting at 10am. Immediately following the funeral service military honors will be performed by the VFW Post 1638 at the Church.

Waid Funeral Home & Cremation Service of Merrill is assisting the family with arrangements. Online condolences are encouraged and may be made at www.waidfuneral.com, where the full obituary may be viewed.

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Published by Wausau Daily Herald on May 26, 2021.

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May

27

Visitation

9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.

St. Stephens UCC

Merrill, WI

May

27

Memorial service

10:00 a.m.

St. Stephens UCC

Merrill, WI

May

27

Funeral service

12:00 p.m.

St. Stephens UCC

Merrill, WI

Funeral services provided by:

Taylor-Stine-Waid Funeral & Cremation - Eagle Drive

301 S Eagle Dr, Merrill, WI 54452

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