Ryan Auner

Ryan D. Auner, 11, Town of Bern, passed away unexpectedly on Friday, August 6, 2021, at Aspirus Wausau Hospital.

He was born May 21, 2010, in Medford, son of Andrew Auner and Brittany Passehl, both of the Town of Bern.

Some of Ryan’s favorite hobbies included hunting and fishing, riding his dirt bike, playing baseball, playing video games with his brother and helping his dad in the garage. He enjoyed being around his sister. He also loved helping his mom with cooking and baking.

Survivors include his parents, Brittany Passehl and Andrew Auner, both of the Town of Bern; his siblings: Kaden Auner and Addison Augustine, both at home; his maternal grandparents, Kevin (Barb) Passehl, Athens; his maternal great-grandmother, Bonnie LaFeber, Athens; his paternal grandmother, Deb Auner, Athens; his paternal greatgrandmother, Betty Auner (Kenny Reigert), Athens; his aunts and uncle: Ashley (Bill) Hegewald, Athens, K.J. (Kayla) Passehl, Athens, Lindsey Passehl, Athens and Rachel (Scott) Chenier, Edgar; and his cousins: Kaden and Kennlie Hegewald, Kaydin Streit, Kierstin, Kinlee, Mariah and Maci Passehl and Zander Chenier; and many, many friends.

Ryan was preceded in death by his half-brother, Dylan Auner,; paternal grandfather, Randy Auner; paternal great-grandparents: Virgil Auner and Lester (Virginia) Gauerke; and his maternal great-grandparents: Joseph LaFeber and Urban (Elizabeth) Passehl.

A funeral service will be held at 6 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 12, 2021, at Christ United Church, Athens. The Rev. Teri Hanson will preside. Visitation will be held on Thursday from 3 p.m. until the time of the service all at the church. In lieu of flowers, a memorial has been established in Ryan’s name. Peterson/Kraemer Funeral Home, Athens, is in charge of arrangements. Online condolences may be expressed at www.petersonkraemer.com.

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