Wolfgang M. Remers, 78, passed away on Tuesday, March 22, 2016. He was born in Dusseldorf, Germany on February 23, 1938 to Karl and Maria (nee Willensen) Remers.
He served in the US Army. Wolfgang sang in the Off Stage Chorus at the Chicago Lyric Opera House and was a lifelong fan of the Chicago Bears and Cubs. He was a consummate craftsman of the flooring trade. Above all, he enjoyed spending time with his family, especially his grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
Wolfgang is survived by his partner, Patricia Hannah; son Fred (Tammy); grandchildren: Heather, Joseph, Christina and Tamara; great-grandchildren: Honnan, Arlo, Lyle, Grace and Chase; three brothers and one sister that live in Germany; and a brother-in-law John Wieczdrek. He is further survived by other relatives and friends.
He is preceded in death by his parents and daughter, Elizabeth M. Flanery.
The Funeral Service will be held on Saturday, March 26, 2016 at 1:00 PM at the Phillip Funeral Home Chapel (1420 W Paradise Drive, West Bend). The Visitation will be held at the funeral home on Saturday, March 26th from 11:00 AM until the time of service at 1:00 PM.
The family would like to thank the nurses at Cedar Lake Rehabilitation Center and St. Joseph’s Hospital, also Dr. Mosley and Dr. Mooney.