Jeff A. Reissmann, of Aniwa, died on Friday, January 10, 2025 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital. He was 63 years old. He was born on September 27, 1961 in Wausau, a son of Melvin and Barbara (Silver) Reissmann of Aniwa. He married Karen Boettcher on June 13, 1987 at Calvary Lutheran Church in Antigo.
He was a 1979 graduate of Antigo High School.
In 1986 Jeff started with the Department of Natural Resources as an equipment operator, having retired in 2022.
He served as Trustee for the Village of Aniwa, was a member of Badgerland Classics and Customs, and groomed trails for the Phlox snowmobile club for many years.
He enjoyed fishing, hunting, camping, old cars, and the Green Bay Packers. A dream come true, Jeff purchased a property on Lake Gogebic in August.
In addition to his wife and parents, he is survived by two sisters, Melanie Nelson of Las Vegas, NV and Tanya (Scott) Zimmerman of Aniwa; brother-in-law, Alan Boettcher of Antigo; two sisters-in-law, Kay (Ron) Weix of Aniwa and Amy (Tim) Keen of Antigo; nieces, Jordan (Rob) Santini of Henderson, NV, Ariane and Holly Zimmerman of Aniwa; three nephews, Zachary Nelson of Dover, NH, Kristopher (Kaylee) Weix of Antigo and Joshua Weix of Aniwa; a great-niece, Adison Weix; and his faithful companion, Charley.
He was preceded in death by a brother-in-law, Eric Nelson; father and mother-in-law, Richard and Irene Boettcher; a sister-in-law, Sandy Boettcher; and a niece, Jennifer Weix.
A funeral service will be held on Thursday, January 16, at 11 a.m. at Bradley Funeral Home with Rev. Wes Jedras officiating. Burial will take place in Aniwa Union Cemetery. Visitation will be held on Wednesday, January 15, from 4 to 7 p.m. and Thursday from 10 to 11 a.m. at the funeral home.
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I was so saddened to hear the news of Jeffs passing. He was an integral part of the DNR family and provided anglers opportunities to access and use the amazing fisheries resources in Langlade and Lincoln Counties. His expertise in spring pond dredging really made a difference to the trout fisheries resources of these unique natural resources. I am sorry I cannot attend in person to pay my respects. Justine Hasz - Bureau director Fisheries Mangement - DNR
Sorry to hear about Jeff’s passing-my condolences to his family- found a picture of the Aniwa Cub Scouts- Jeff is standing in front of my mom
Sorry for your loss
Florist's Choice Bouquet was purchased for the family of Jeff Reissmann by Badgerland Classics and Customs.
So sad to hear this Karen. Jeff was a good friend and I enjoyed a couple of Western hunting and fishing trips with him. The spring ponds and trout habitat are much better due to his competence and hard work. His mechanical aptitude and fabrication skills were amazing.
Pete and Rose Segerson
So sorry for your loss Karen..my ❤️ heart aches for you and Jeff's family.
Our deepest sympathy. Love Faye , Russell, Mike and Lynn.
Peace Lily was purchased for the family of Jeff Reissmann by Anonymous.
Jeff on Lake Gogebic
My heart goes out to all of your family. He was a really great guy.
I knew Jeff since childhood ,we played little league together, basketball at the Aniwa gym,with lots of the other kids from the Aniwa area ( many childhood memories)Its so very sad to hear of Jeffs A passing A truly good guy my condolences
To Jeffs family RIP my friend
My thoughts and prayers are with Jeff's family. So sad. He was a good person and friend. He will be deeply missed. Vicki (Verpoorten) Marquardt
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