Gaylord P. Poeschl “Bubba”

Passed away at the age of 97 on April 18, 2016. Survived by daughters Carol (Melvin) Mattson and Nancy (Dennis) Nettesheim. Six grandchildren, Debra Nettesheim (partner Chad Sinnen), Christine (Jon) Perdue, Melissa (Brian) Schneider, Todd (Sara) Nettesheim, Paul (Sarah) Schmidt, Matthew (Carrie) Nettesheim, and 14 great-grandchildren.

He graduated from Marquette University with a degree in Engineering. He served in Europe during World War Two as a Captain in the U.S. Army. He worked at the Heil Coropation (now Dover Industries) in Milwaukee for 65 years as Director of Manufacturing.

He was preceded in death by the love of his life, Marion, his wife of 53 years. He loved the North woods of Wisconsin, especially in Hazelhurst, where he had a lake cottage that he loved and enjoyed with his entire family. He loved poodles (little ones), and loved the music of George Jones. He will be sadly missed.

Visitation will be at Krause Funeral Home, 21600 West Capitol Drive, Brookfield, WI, on Friday, April 22, 2016, from 9:00 AM – 10:45 AM. Funeral Service at 11:00 AM. Private burial at Wisconsin Memorial Park, Brookfield, WI.

In lieu of flowers, memorials appreciated to Elmbrook Humane Society.