Gary Kress

Gary Joseph Kress, age 32, of 224 E. Brooklyn St. died on Monday May 12, 2003 in Chilton. Gary fought a courageous battle with cancer, which never diminished his sense of humor. He was born on July 24, 1970 in Chilton son of Robert and Janet (Beil) Kress. He worked for Kayson Co. in Manitowoc as a tool and die maker. He was a member of Ducks Unlimited, he enjoyed canoeing, fishing, hunting, 4-wheeling, and going for walks at Ledge Park and the great outdoors. He is survived by his parents Robert and Janet Kress of Chilton, paternal grandparents Alois and Violet Geiser, 2 brothers; Wayne (Kelly) Kress of Chilton, Doug Kress of Chilton, 2 sisters; Marge Kress of Chilton, and Phyllis (Scott) Rieder of Appleton, a niece; Kourtney Rieder, 5 nephews; Chandler Rieder, Austin and Chase Kress, and Jarrid and Jordan Kress, special cousins; Paul and Ron Hauser, Godchildren; Jarrid Kress and Eric Hasuer. He is further survived by aunts, uncles, other relatives and many friends. His maternal grandparents Harold and Rosalia Beil preceded him in death. Funeral services will be at 10:30 AM on Thursday May 15, 2003 at St. Mary Catholic Church in Chilton with the Rev. Al Geiser officiating. Burial will follow in the parish cemetery. Friends may call at the Wieting Family Funeral Home, 411 W. Main St. Chilton, form 4 to 8 PM on Wednesday, and again on Thursday at the church from 9:30 until the time of service. A parish prayer service will be held on Wednesday evening at the funeral home. The family would like to extend a special thank you to the Calumet Medical Center Hospice. A memorial fund has been established in the name of Gary J. Kress.