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Alvin Wier Obituary
Alvin A. Wier, age 86, a Manitowoc resident, died Tuesday, August 2, 2016 at Shady Lane Nursing Care Center, Manitowoc, surrounded by his loving family.
He was born on February 9, 1930 in Manitowoc, son of the late Joseph and Mathilda (Burry) Wier. Alvin was a graduate of Manitowoc Lincoln High School, Class of 1948. He was a Veteran of the United States Army serving in Germany from 1951 to 1953. On November 28, 1953 he married the former Lois Stelzer at St. Mary Catholic Church, Manitowoc. Alvin was employed at Mirro Aluminum Company and Manitowoc Shipbuilding, retiring in 1992. He was a member of St. Francis of Assisi Parish and a charter member of AmVets Post #99. Alvin participated in numerous sports in his younger years, remaining an avid sports fan, especially the Green Bay Packers.
Survivors include his wife of 62 years: Lois Wier, Manitowoc; three sons and daughters-in-law: Thomas Wier, Manitowoc, Michael & Debra Wier, Sheboygan, Daniel & Lynn Wier, Manitowoc; one daughter and son-in-law: Kay & Peter Klein, Manitowoc; seven grandchildren: Stacie (Jerry) Traurig, Christopher (Sara) Wier, Jenna Jankowski, Brandon (Andrea) Wier, Kyle & Nicholas Wier, Kaitlyn (Christopher) Strauss; three step grandsons: David Klein & special friend Kassondra, Donald (Heather) Klein, Nathan (Jessica) Klein; eight great grandchildren: Emmalee, Gavin, Grant, Grady, Owen, Stella, Liam & Lincoln; and six step great grandchildren: Samantha, Charlotte, Rhiya, Salem, Payton & Hailey. Nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends also survive. He was preceded in death by his parents: Joseph & Mathilda (Burry) Wier; his father-in-law and mother-in-law: Karl & Josephine Stelzer; two brothers and sisters-in-law: Chester Wier, Marvin & Eunice Wier; and four sisters and brothers-in-law: Grace & Norman Robinson, Florence & Albin Geigel, Dorothy & Norman Brandt and Ruth & John Nuhs.
Funeral Services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Saturday, August 6, 2016 at St. Francis of Assisi on Marshall (1114 South 21st Street) Manitowoc. Officiating at the Mass of Christian Burial will be the Rev. David Beaudry with entombment at Calvary Mausoleum, Manitowoc. Military Rites will be accorded by AmVets Post #99.
The family will greet relatives and friends at The Pfeffer Funeral Home, Manitowoc, from 9:00 a.m. Saturday, August 6, 2016 until morning prayers at 10:00 a.m.
Expressions of sympathy may be sent to the family by visiting www.pfefferfuneralhome.com
The Pfeffer Funeral Home, Manitowoc, is assisting the family with funeral arrangements.
A note of love and thanks to the visiting therapists and nurses of Holy Family Memorial and to the staff of Laurel Grove Assisted Living and Shady Lane Nursing Care Center for their care and compassion shown to Alvin and his family during this 6 month journey. You will forever be in our hearts.
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Kelly Eells
August 10, 2016
Our deepest sympathy to the family of Alvin. He was a kind and gentle soul. I am sorry this is late as I was out of town.
Kelly Eells Nurse Practitioner
Dan and Patrice Fischer
August 6, 2016
To all the Wier family, Sorry to here of your loss. Al always had a smile when I saw him. Our thoughts and prayers will be with all of you .
Mark and Sharon Gruber
August 5, 2016
Dan and family: Thinking and praying for you all. We send our condolences. He lived a full and long life.
Don & Glenda Gospoidarek
August 5, 2016
Our thoughts and prayers go out to the Wier family today. Al was a great guy and a personal friend of my dad Mike and our family. Going back to the days on south seventh street and the baseball games with my dad Mike, bowling and dartball. Your dad was a great guy. Please preserve the memories and how many lives he affected in his time. He will be missed but never forgotten.
Don Mueller
August 5, 2016
We are sorry for the loss of your father, our prayers are with you and your family
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