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Brian Poetz Obituary

Poetz, Brian W. Age 37. Passed away unexpectedly in early March while on vacation. Beloved son of Helene Poetz (nee Barcik) and William Poetz (Beth). Brother of Amy Kurtz (Matthew), and Step-brother of Jeffrey Hein (Sarah) and Jill Hein. Uncle of Gavin and Madelyn Kurtz, Zachary and Emilee Hein. Brian attended St. Mary Hales Corners Grade School and graduated from Franklin High School in 1995. He earned his Doctor of Pharmacy degree at the University of Florida. Visitation will be will be Monday, April 7 from 10 AM-10:45 AM. Funeral Mass and burial to follow at St. Martin of Tours Parish, 7963 S. 116th St., Franklin, WI 53132.

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Published by Milwaukee Journal Sentinel on Apr. 6, 2014.

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ann kossover-rayow

April 7, 2015

To Brian ' s family, I am so sorry for your loss....

ann kossover-rayow

April 7, 2015

RIP, Brian. I had so much respect for your endurance & commitment to successfully earn the Pharm D. I was so proud of you. May your memory be a blessing to your family and all who knew you!!! Dr Ann

March 21, 2015

RIP

Mary Ellen Luecke

April 9, 2014

So very sorry to learn of Brian's passing. My prayers are with you at this very difficult time.
Most sincerely,
Mary Ellen (Pitman) Luecke

Dawn Lenhof & Family

April 7, 2014

DaI so wish I could have been there for you! I thought about you all day long! I pray for you and family! My Love to you! Rest in peace Brian! Dawn

April 6, 2014

At this difficult time, know that our thoughts and prayers are with you. Brian, may you rest in peace.
- Kurtz family

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St. Martin of Tours Parish

7963 S. 116th St., Franklin, WI

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St. Martin of Tours Parish

7963 S. 116th St., Franklin, WI

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St. Martin of Tours Parish

7963 S. 116th St., Franklin, WI

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