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Michael F. "The Bear" Wess Sr.

Michael F. "The Bear" Wess Sr. obituary, Milwaukee, WI

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16880 West National Avenue

New Berlin, Wisconsin

Michael Wess Obituary

Wess, Michael F. Sr. "The Bear" Wednesday, July 9, 2014, age 74. Loving husband of Shirley A. Wess (nee Luethmers). Loving father of Michael F. (Sally) Wess Jr., Cheryl A. (Terry) Saugstad, and Karen A. (Peter LoPiparo) Wess. Michael is also survived by his cherished grandchildren Sara Wess, Kathy (Brett) Schlieve, Michael Wess, Nicole Wess, Elizabethann Saugstad (Alex Brown), Joseph Saugstad, David Saugstad (Ally Janikowski), and proud great-grandpa of Jack and Gabriel Schlieve. Fond brother-in-law of Charlotte (James) O'Callaghan. Also survived by his two sisters Sue Woltz and Barb Mueller, brother Al Wess, and brother-in-law Walter Usarek. Fond friend of Oscar, Marylou and Dan. Further survived by numerous nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. Former employee of Kohl's food stores and retiree of Krueger Bearing. Visitation Tuesday, July 15, 2014 at the FUNERAL HOME from 4PM to 6:30PM with a vigil service at 6:30PM. Mass of Christian Burial Wednesday, July 16, 2014 at 10AM at St. Augustine Church (6762 W. Rogers St., West Allis). Entombment to follow at Holy Cross Cemetery. Heritage Funeral Homes New Berlin Chapel 16880 W National 262-901-1140 Guest Book & Directions www.heritagefuneral.com

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Published by Milwaukee Journal Sentinel on Jul. 13, 2014.

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Rachel Wehausen

July 16, 2014

Im sorry I didn't make it to your funeral. You guys are like my grandparents. Im gonna miss you being around big guy with all my heart.

July 15, 2014

My sympathies to the entire family and friends.

July 15, 2014

To the Wess Family

I am sorry to hear that mike passed away last week. Please accecpt my deepest sympathy. I always enjoyed working with Mike


Jim Eve

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Memorial Events
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Jul

15

Visitation

4:00 p.m. - 6:30 p.m.

Heritage Funeral Home – New Berlin

16880 West National Avenue, New Berlin, WI 53151

Jul

15

Vigil

6:30 p.m.

Heritage Funeral Home – New Berlin

16880 West National Avenue, New Berlin, WI 53151

Jul

16

Mass of Christian Burial

10:00 a.m.

St. Augustine Church

6762 W. Rogers St., West Allis, WI

Jul

16

Entombment

Holy Cross Cemetery

WI

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Heritage Funeral Home – New Berlin

16880 West National Avenue, New Berlin, WI 53151

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