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Wesley Schirmer Obituary
February 9, 1931 - June 29, 2025
Rev. Wesley A. Schirmer passed away on June 29, 2025.
Wesley was born to Robert and Clara (Giese) Schirmer on February 9, 1931 in Coleman, WI. He graduated from Coleman HS in 1949, UW Lacrosse in 1972, and Dubuque Theological in 1975. He married Jeanne Kirt in 1954 and they celebrated 59 joyful years together. He worked in various business managements until becoming a United Methodist Clergy in 1968. He served churches in Trempealeau, Belmont-Whig, Sherman Ave, Madison, Lake Mills, and retired from Tomah in 1996. He served as a part time Visitation Pastor for the Onalaska United Methodist Church until moving to Madison in 2010.
He is survived by sons, David (Loraine), Jeffrey (Lani); daughter, Eileen Schwenn. He is survived by 11 Grandchildren and 17 Great Grandchildren. He is also survived by sister Othelia (Don) Niles. He was preceded in death by his wife Jeanne, his parents Robert and Clara, daughter Diane Flynn, and sisters Katherine and Charlotte.
A 10:30 a.m. visitation will be held at the Sun Prairie United Methodist Church on Monday, July 7th, followed by a service at 11 a.m. Inurnment will take place at a later time in the Onalaska City Cemetery in Onalaska, WI.
Friends and family may offer condolences online at www.hulkefamilyfh.com.
Hulke Family Funeral Home & Cremation Services, 3209 Rudolph Road, Eau Claire, WI 54701 is assisting the family with the arrangements.
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Dianne and Wes Panzer
July 6, 2025
Sending our sincere condolences to the Schirmer family on the passing of a wonderful human being. I worked with him at Onalaska UnitedMethodist Church as the church secretary and enjoyed that time so much. Many good conversations and wonderful memories! Both my husband and I send prayers your way.
Dianne and Wes Panzer
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