Passed away peacefully, surrounded by family, Sunday, October 24, 2010, age 90. Beloved husband of Marietta "Mary" (nee Ryan) for 66 years. Cherished dad of Jerry (Gayle), Jan (Paul) Wichert, Jim (Sherry), Joan (Don) Durr and Jean Larson. Loving grandfather of Mike (Courtney), Paul (Sherry), Steve and Jenny Wichert, Jennifer (Mark) Duvall, Kristina (Richie) Brown, Jennifer (Devon) Frame, Emily Peeples, Melissa and Nicole Adamek, Michelle and Don Durr, Stephanie (Dan) Grossman, Karyssa and Nolan Larson. Great-grandfather of 6. Also loved by nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.Visitation at the Funeral Home, Thursday, October 28, 4:00-7:00PM. Vigil Service at 7:00PM. Mass of Christian Burial celebrated at ST. MATTHIAS CATHOLIC CHURCH, 9306 West Beloit Road, Milwaukee, on Friday, October 29, at 10:30AM. Committal to follow at Forest Home Cemetery.A Special thank you to everyone who cared for dad at his time of need.