Passed away peacefully on March 17th at 81 years old. Beloved father of Darren, Deana (Mark) Josi, and Kevin. Loving Opa to Brooklynn, Jordan, Tyler, Taylor "Schmuck", Payton, Preston, and Pierce. Further survived by his sister Regina Brainard, brother-in-law Steve Williams, nieces and nephew, and other relatives and friends. Preceded in death by his parents, Ferdinand and Gertrude, and brother Harry. He is now reunited in Heaven with his beloved wife of 50 years, Christine. A visitation will be held on Thursday March 22nd at Hartson Funeral Home, 11111 W. Janesville Rd. Hales Corners 53130 from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. followed by a funeral service at 7 p.m.