Wolfgang Karl Heinz Kossack age 70 passed away at Kenosha Memorial Hospital on May 8th 2015 with loved ones at his side. He was born October 5, 1944  in Schultenhof, Germany to Max Bernard and Hildegard Louise Kossack (nee Schneidereit).  In July 1952 St Johns Lutheran Church in Merrill Wisconsin sponsored his family to come to the USA.  He became a citizen while living in Merrill.   He lived most of his adult years in Racine, Wisconsin.While in high school he worked as a manual pinsetter at a bowling alley.  After graduating from Merrill High School in 1962 he got a job making toothpicks at Woodenware Toothpick Factory and joined the Marines.  In 1965 he relocated to Racine when he accidently got off the bus too soon on his way to Kenosha looking for work.  It was a good mistake because shortly afterwards he met his future wife and got a job in Racine.  He was employed for a year at A&E Manufacturing then got a job at Walker Forge in Racine WI in 1966 where he worked for almost 28 years.  He then lived in Milwaukee and worked at United Drop Forge.  He returned to Racine in 2009 and retired in 2011.  He the past three years was spent at  Manor Care Nursing Home in Kenosha, WI after he become disabled.He was an avid bowler and was on leagues with co- workers who called him "Big Daddy" and his bright green bowling ball the Green Olive.  He loved to fish on Lake Michigan and enjoyed his trips to Canada canoeing with relatives.  He spent time camping with his family, traveling, and going to casinos.   He spent summers out in the sun as much as he could and proudly showed off his tan by sporting a sleeveless tee shirt. His favorite sport teams were the Packers the Brewers and the Racine Raiders. While in the nursing home, he looked forward to visits from his relatives and friends including Deuce the dog who would climb all over him for attention.  If he knew Deuce was coming he would save some of his lunch to sneak to him. This spring he got his long awaited motorized wheel chair and enjoyed "hot rodding" around in it. He is survived by his sons Michael Kossack (fiancé Jaime Willis) and Daniel  Kossack of Racine WI;  Brother Harold Kossack of Milwaukee, WI and sister Hannelore Flora (Jerry) of Locust Grove, GA.; Grandchildren  Kelvin Keigher (Sofia)  of Hastings England,  Alyssa Kossack,  Kayla Kossack, Mathew Kossack of Rhinelander WI, Richard M.Kossack,  Vanessa Kossack, Klerissa Kossack and Krystal Kossack; of Racine WI  Great Grandchildren Ayden , Ava,  Jayda , Jordon , and  Ember; 15 nieces and nephews.  Also surviving are his special friends: ex-wife Bonnie Bolster (nee Bybee) who was the mother of his 3 children, Brian Bolster , Pauline Richter , Sue Graziano and her sons Dom and Jacob, Norbert (Faith) Bybee, Allan (Mary) Bybee, Barb Bell, and Jeff (Donna) Bybee.  He was preceded in death by his parents Max Bernard and Hildegard Louise  Kossack (nee Schneidereit), Father and Mother in law  Norbert and Harriet Bybee , his son Richard A. Kossack who died at the young age of 17 months and his Granddaughter Leanna  Kossack who died at age 17 from Cancer.  Funeral arrangements by Hartson Funeral Home   11111 W Janesville Road    Hales Corner WI  53130   414-425-9797     A memorial service to celebrate he life of Wolfgang will be held on Friday May 15, 2015 at Racine Community Church of the Nazarene, 8440 Spring Street, Racine, WI 53406.   A light meal and visitation with the family will be ongoing from 6 PM to 8 PM.  At 7 o'clock there will be a short service with a chance to casually share your memories of him after it.