Age 60. Went home to be with his Lord and Savior on Sept. 22, 2013. Cherished husband and best friend of LouAnn. Proud father of Bryan (Heather), and beloved father-figure of Christine. Devoted son of Emily (the late Reuben) Gnadt, and son-in-law of Frank Kulakowski. Wonderful brother of Margaret (Jerry) Eisentraut, Linda Denny, Richard (Jane), Mary (Ken) Leinss, Roger, Gerald, and John. Beloved brother-in-law of Geralyn Ihrke and John Kulakowski. He will further be missed by 10 nieces, 8 nephews, 7 great-nieces, and 3 great-nephews. His family would like to thank all the special friends that supported him throughout the years, especially his brother Roger who gave him the gift of life.Visitation:Visitation will be held at St. Matthias Catholic Church, 9306 W. Beloit Rd., Milwaukee, on Wednesday, Sept. 25, from 5PM to 6:45PM.Service:Mass of Christian Burial at 7PM.