Frederick J. Theilacker

Frederick J. Theilacker, 99, passed away December 4. He was born to Julius and Martha (Seliger) Theilacker February 23, 1926 in Milwaukee. After graduating from Washington High School, he served in the US Navy during WWII. Fred returned to Milwaukee where he worked as an iron worker. He was a member of the Iron Workers Local #8 for over 75 years. Fred married June Butenhoff May 6, 1950. They built a house and raised three children in Brookfield where Fred lived for 70 years. In retirement Fred and June traveled the world. They
also took a stained glass class together and became a team creating many amazing pieces. The Brookfield Children's Library has Rapunzel and Jack and the Beanstalk windows that June designed and Fred constructed. He was an accomplished craftsman gracing family with stained glass gifts and handing out hearts to the occasional stranger. Fred continued stained glass work for 40 years. In 2012 Fred thoroughly enjoyed a Stars and Stripes Honor Flight to Washington, D.C.
Visitation Friday December 12 at Harder Funeral Home from 10:30 AM until the time of services at 12:00 PM.
Fred was preceded in death by his parents, wife of 57 years June, sisters Ruth Dunning Schwendener and Grace Millen, June's brothers Allan and Clarence Butenhoff, brothers and sisters-in law and many friends.
Fred is survived by his children Wendy (Dan) Dallman, Fritz (Robin) Theilacker and Jay (Lynn) Theilacker, 8 grandchildren and 10 great grandchildren.
Memorials in Fred's name can be made to Camp AweSum, Stars and
Striped Honor Flight or Trinity UCC or
the charity of your choice. Fred was a member of Trinity United Church of Christ Brookfield.