RACINE - Marvin L Weisensel, 80, passed away Monday, March 21, 2011, at the Hospitality and Rehabilitation Center, Kenosha. He was born in Stacyville, Iowa July 27, 1930, son of the late Erhard J. and Amanda (nee: Deidrich) Weisensel. On May 2, 1959, at St. Mary's Catholic Church, he was united in marriage to Joan M. Westrich. Marvin served as a Corporal in the United States Army. Over the years, he was employed by In-Sink-Erator for 18 years, J.I. Case for six years, retiring from Getty's Manufacturing in 1997 after 12 years. A longtime member of Sacred Heart Catholic Church since 1960, he served as an Usher, Prayer Leader, and belonged to the Parish Visitation Ministry. He was actively involved with the Catholic Men's Club, St. Vincent DePaul, and the Northside Catholic Food Pantry. Survivors include his loving wife of 51 years, Joan; his children, Edward Weisensel of Milwaukee, Allan (Louise) Weisensel of Janesville, Ann Weisensel of Kenosha, Donna (David) Kolarik of Island Lake, Ill.; three grandchildren, Jessica, Anthony, and Rachel; sisters, Sr. Catherine Weisensel of Mt. St. Frances in Dubuque, Iowa, Adella Attig of Austin, Minn., Norraine Hemann of Osage, Iowa; nieces, nephews, other relatives, and many dear friends. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by brothers and sisters, Clement, Angela, Lawrence, Ernestine, Roger, Esther, Willard, and Marion. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated Thursday, March 24, 2011, 10:30 a.m. at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, 2201 Northwestern Avenue, with Rev. Ronald O. Crewe officiating. Entombment with Military Honors will follow at Holy Cross Mausoleum, Highway 32. Relatives and friends may meet with the family at the church Thursday 9:15 a.m. until 10:15 a.m. Memorial contributions to Sacred Heart Catholic Church, St. Vincent DePaul, All Saints Cardiac and Pulmonary Rehabilitation, or one's favorite charity have been suggested. The family wishes to extent special thanks to Dr. Richard Clark and Dr. Iftekhar Bader, RN's Jennifer, Claudette, Diana, Mary, and the Rehabilitation Staff at Hospitality Nursing and Rehabilitation Center. Also thanks to All Saints Cardiac and Pulmonary Exercise Staff for all their years of support. MARESH-MEREDITH AND ACKLAM FUNERAL HOME 803 Main Street 634-7888 Please send condolences to: www.meredithfuneralhome.com

Published in Racine Journal Times on March 22, 2011