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Brian Hau Obituary
Brian Hau, 55, passed away peacefully on September 19, 2020. He is survived by his wife Kerri, parents Jane and Ken Bermann, son Colin Hau, and daughter Courtney Hau. He is further survived by his siblings (whom he perpetually but lovingly teased growing up) Scott (Lynn) Britton, Wendy (Gary) Mercil, Katie (Joe) Blair, and Sara (Jack)Shreve. He is also survived by former spouse Sharon Hau and numerous other family members, and many dear friends.
He will be remembered for his pranks, jokes, humor, storytelling, brightness, being a hard worker, his love for the Packers (we can still hear him cheering them on), his family, and beloved grandchild (Addison). He was well known for his one-liners and ability to bring light to any situation with his sense of humor- appropriate or not.
Brian enjoyed and participated in the Polar Bear Plunge for more than 20 years, breaking through Lake Michigan's ice on some years to "make it count."
Let's keep Brian's memory alive through your stories and pictures. Please visit brian-hau.forevermissed.com to share your memories. We love and miss you, Brian.
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Brenda T. Las Vegas
February 2, 2024
An amazing friend and great guy!!! Met Brian years ago and will always remember his amazing smile and how much he loved being a dad... so proud of his kids!! I will miss you and never forget that smile that hid your pain and tears!! Love ya my friend..... gone too soon!!
Erin E Iwer
September 30, 2020
Brian and I and a few friends used walk around the neighborhood over and over. None of us drove yet. We would also venture out of the neighborhood into South Milwaukee, usually to McDonalds. One time in the winter, Brin and I were at McDonalds and he cracked joke, I laughed so hard the hot chocolate I was drinking went up my nose!! We laughed so hard even years later!! He was always doing things like that! He was a fun guy!!
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