Memories & Candles

“I still cry everyday brother I miss you ”
1 of 13 | Posted by: Jeremiah - Merrill , WI - brother

“Casey was a wonderful person, always had a smile on his face... will be sadly missed :( ”
2 of 13 | Posted by: Noah Riddle - Merrill, WI

“I was one of Dylan's accounting instructors at NTC. I was looking through the newspaper and saw the picture of Casey. My first thought was that it...Read More »
3 of 13 | Posted by: Ellen Kemnitz - Wausau, WI

“I didn't know Casy but I would like Jesse and his family to know how sorry I am for their loss, he was to young and should have had more time. I hope...Read More »
4 of 13 | Posted by: Joy Ziegelbauer - Merrill, WI

“Norma and family, I am so sorry to hear of the loss of your grandson. My thoughts are with you and your family during this very sad time. My...Read More »
5 of 13 | Posted by: Marianne Mueller

“Words cannot begin to express how sorry I am for your loss. Our thoughts & prayers are with you and your family. ”
6 of 13 | Posted by: Joe Diedrich - Plover, WI

“Bill, I extend my sympathy to your entire family. I was saddened to hear of your loss. Lovey ”
7 of 13 | Posted by: Lovey Barbieer - Lakewood, WI

“Anita, Bill & family, I am so sorry to hear of your loss, My heartfelt prayers and thoughts go out to you. Bill my thoughts have been of your family...Read More »
8 of 13 | Posted by: Judy Swanson - Schofield, WI

“Bill,Anita,and Family,we are so sorry to hear of Casey's passing and our deepest sympathy goes out to all of you. Rich&Peggy...Read More »
9 of 13 | Posted by: Peggy Grant - Shorewood, IL

“Bill...so sorry to hear about Casey. You are in my thoughts and prayers. ”
10 of 13 | Posted by: Bob Jung - Stevens Point, WI

“I am so sorry to hear of your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with your family at this difficult time. ”
11 of 13 | Posted by: Nikki (Montgomery) Dhein - Wausau, WI

“Casey we will miss you for a time until we meet again. Love Your Aunt Patti. ”
12 of 13 | Posted by: Patti - Alpine, CA

“Our hearts & prayers are with you at this time of sorrow. Mike & I are blessed to have been a part of Casey's life. Although it's difficult...Read More »
13 of 13 | Posted by: Mike & Michelle Kleinschmidt - WI


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Casey J Daniel Hanke, 22, Merrill, fought a courageous battle with Lukemia until Sunday, October 16, 2011 at St. Joseph's Hospital, Marshfield. He was born May 18, 1989 to Darrell E. and Anita (Mootz) Hanke in Wausau. Casey was a 2007 graduate of Merrill Senior High School. He worked for Rod's Wrecker Service in Merrill for 3 years. Casey was a great outdoorsman who enjoyed hunting, fishing, 4-wheeling, snowmobiling and spending time with his friends. He could also fix anything he put his hands to but his true passion was building trucks. Casey was a member of St. Paul's Lutheran Church, Town of Pine River. Survivors include his mother: Anita (Bill) Holman; father: Darrell Hanke: brothers Jeremiah & Dylan Hanke; nephew: Jeremy Hanke; grandmother: Norma Hanke, all of Merrill; Aunts & Uncles: Steve Mootz, Gina Mootz, Cara Mootz, Dale (Debbie) Hanke, Karen (Russ) Faber, Karla (John) Dymerski, Dave (Mary) Hanke, and Kathy Myers; special friends: Wade, Sherri and Tiffany; many cousins, friends and extended family. He was preceded in death by his grandparents: Leroy & Sandra Mootz and Charles Hanke; and uncles, Dan Hanke and John Mootz. Services will be held 11:00 AM Friday, October 21, 2011 at Waid Funeral Home, Merrill. The Rev. David Faulkner will officiate. Visitation will be held 4-8 PM Thursday, October 20, 2011 and again from 9-11 AM before the service, all at Waid Funeral Home. Burial will follow in Zion Lutheran Cemetery, Town of Stettin. Memorials may be given to Casey's family. Waid Funeral Home is assisting the family with arrangements. Online condolences may be made at www.waidfuneral.com.

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