Claude A. Waltenberg Jr., 83, Park Falls

Claude A. Waltenberg Jr. age 83, of Park Falls, died on Thursday February 12, 2026, at Park Manor Nursing Home in Park Falls.  He was born on November 14, 1942, in Stevens Point, the son of Claude Sr. and Lula (Barden) Waltenberg.  After graduating high school, he served his country in the United States Army.  On December 29, 1962, he married Viriginia Warren.  Claude worked for the Stevens Point Paper Mill and the Washburn Police Department before coming to Park Falls in 1992 where he owned and operated Claude’s Sharpening Service.  He enjoyed hunting, fishing, camping and spending time with his family and friends.

He is survived by his sons: Tom (Jo), Chris (Jackie), Jim (Karen), and Chad (Emilie), his brothers: Dewayne (Jan) and Byron (Molly), and sister Leona (Dave), and many grandchildren, nieces, nephews, and other relatives and friends.  He was preceded in death by his parents, his wife Virgina, his son Rob, his grandson Patrick, and brothers Eugene and Ernie.

A celebration of life will be announced at a later date.

Birch Street Funeral Service is assisting the family.