Found peace on November 7, 2024, age 91.
Beloved husband of the late Shirley. Loving father of Richard (Chris), Renee (Randall) Hoernke, and Ronald (Jill). Grandfather of Ryan, Todd, Anthony (Amira Hasan), Danielle (Kevin) Crass, Carrie Wardin, Michael (Hope) Wardin, Ronald, Arika (Nick) Norgal, Morgan, Adam, and Jake. Great grandfather of Nathan, Trenton, Madelyn, and Kennedy, and Elaina. He will be dearly missed by his beloved chihuahua, Dolly.
Preceded in death by his daughter, Rhonda Wardin, granddaughter, Stephanie Wardin, parents; James and Effie, siblings; James, Delores, Errol, Thomas, Gerald, Dale, Diane, Dennis, Charlotte, Debra, Jeffery. Survived by his siblings Carolyn, Susan, and Robert, as well as other family and friends.
Proudly served during the Korean War in the United States Army.
Memorial gathering to be held on Monday, November 18, 2024 from 4:00 PM – 5:45 PM, followed by a service at 6:00 PM, at Krause Funeral Home, 12401 West National Avenue, New Berlin, Wisconsin.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations appreciated to the Wisconsin Humane Society or Aurora Zilber Hospice.