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Wayne Kohlmeier Obituary

Kohlmeier, Wayne E.

Wayne E. Kohlmeier, age 77, of Two Rivers, died on Friday morning, February15, 2013, at the Hamilton Care Center, Two Rivers.

Wayne was born June 4, 1935, in Two Rivers, son of the late Elmer and Agnes (Mueller) Kohlmeier. He was a graduate of Manitowoc Lincoln High School with the class of 1954. After high school, he joined the Naval Reserve in Sheboygan. Then he joined the National Guard in Manitowoc during which time he attended the Wisconsin Military Academy where he graduated as second lieutenant. He became commanding officer of the National Guard in Two Rivers, 32nd Unit. He was also attached to the National Guard in Madison ending his military service of 35 plus years at the Army Reserve in Manitowoc at the rank of Lieutenant Colonel.

On June 25, 1955, Wayne married the former Marlene Simono at St. Luke Catholic Church in Two Rivers. He was employed at Manitowoc Equipment Works, Hamilton Industries, Two Rivers, Nemschoff Chairs, Sheboygan, and Color Craft Graphics Arts in Manitowoc, retiring in 2003. In his spare time, Wayne enjoyed fishing, gardening, and also designing several homes and buildings in the Manitowoc County area most notably the Lakeshore Humane Society. He was a member of St. Peter the Fisherman Catholic Church.

Survivors include his wife, Marlene Kohlmeier, Two Rivers, two daughters and one son: Kim (Fernando) Guerrero, Tani (Greg Olson) Kohlmeier; and Brian (Wendy Kappleman) Kohlmeier; six grandchildren: Seth Hietpas (Fiancé, Amanda Ellerman), Tashiana, Cecilia and Anahi Guerrero, and Jake and Zak Kohlmeier; sister: Sandra (Burdell) Rust; sister-in-law: Sharon Wojta; and brother-in-law: Gerald Strebel.

He was preceded in death by his parents, mother and father-in-law, sister-in-law, and brother-in-law.

Funeral Services will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, February 23, 2013, at St. Peter the Fisherman Catholic Church, Two Rivers. Officiating at the Mass of Christian Burial will be Rev. Tom Reynebeau. Wayne has been cremated at All-Care Cremation Center, Manitowoc, and entombment will be at Knollwood Mausoleum. Military Honors will be accorded by the Two Rivers VFW and American Legion.

The family will greet relatives and friends at St. Peter the Fisherman Catholic Church from 9:30 a.m. until 10:45 a.m.

Expressions of sympathy may be sent to the family by visiting www.kleinandstangel.com

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made in Wayne's name to St. Peter the Fisherman Catholic Church, 3218 Tannery Rd, Two Rivers, WI 54241 or to the Lakeshore Humane Society, 1551 N. 8th Street, Manitowoc, WI 54220.

The Klein & Stangel Funeral Home, Two Rivers, is assisting the family with funeral arrangements.

Published by Manitowoc Herald Times Reporter from Feb. 17 to Feb. 21, 2013.
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Dear Brian, so sorry to hear about your dad. you and your family are in our prayers and thoughts.

Tom and Vicki Bushman

February 23, 2013

Thinking of you and your family in this difficult and trying time. We hope that you are comforted with warm memories.
Dave Velcheck & Family

February 23, 2013

Marilyn anmd I express our sympathy in the death of Wayne. I have known him since 1967, as he was commander of the Mtwc Two Rivers guard unit. Sincerely 1sg Arthur Fuller retired

February 22, 2013

Jack Strebel

February 20, 2013

My sympathy to the entire Kohlmeier family

trevor sand

February 20, 2013

As the days and weeks pass, and as you return to life's routine, may you continue to feel comforted by the love and support of family and friends.

Michele & Casey Wanek

February 18, 2013

Marlene, Kim, Tani and Brian, I am so sorry to hear of your loss. God bless you at this difficult time. Claudia (Rand) Greene

February 18, 2013

Hi Marlene
I am sorry to hear about Wayne. My prayers are with you

Claudia McCarthy

February 18, 2013

My sympathy to the entire Kohlmeier family. I am so sorry to hear of your loss. You are in our thoughts and prayers, Jodi, Stephen and Max Moretti

February 17, 2013

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