Eric Wians, 86, Algoma, died peacefully Oct. 6, 2011, of Multiple Myeloma at Kewaunee Care Center with his wife and family by his side. He was born May 19, 1925, in Chicago, to the late Rev. E.A. and Frieda (Westphal) Wians.
In Chicago, on Oct. 20, 1951, Eric married Joyce Sibilsky. Eric graduated from Gillett High School in 1942 and entered the U.S. Navy on Oct. 4, 1943 until May 13, 1946, aboard the USS Maury DD-401 as a WT3c in the Pacific Theater. He attended many ship reunions, the last one in 2004, with his two sons in Fredricksburg, Texas.
Eric was also a Green Bay Packer season ticket holder since 1959, was an excellent sheepshead player and also loved to travel. Eric worked for the Chicago Transit Authority, Pauly Cheese in Green Bay, Milton Bouche Trucking in Algoma, Jag Signs in Algoma and John Haegle, where he painted many of the local churches. Eric ended his working career as a foreman at the Algoma Hardwoods.
Eric belonged to St. John's EV Lutheran Church, Rankin, where he was treasurer and trustee for many years. He was also Sunday School Superintendent and a member of St. John's Choir. He was a member of Algoma Fire and Recue, VFW and TinCan Sailors.
He is survived by his wife, Joyce; two sons, Wayne (Lynn) Wians, Green Bay; David (Nydia) Wians, Green Bay; four grandchildren, Erik, Isaac, Casey, Ashlee; five great-grandchildren, Brody, Caleb, Emma, Ryan, Jaidyn; brothers, sister, sisters-in-law and brother-in-law, Mel (Janice) Wians, Kaukauna; Gloria Qualman, Algoma; Duane (Sigrid) Wians, Green Bay; Alice (Gene) Krautkramer, Kaukauna; Caroline Wians, Tigerton; many nieces, nephews and friends. He was preceded in death by three brothers, Wilbert, Lowell and Edward; one great-granddaughter, Morgan.
Friends may call at Wiesner-Massart Funeral Home, Algoma, on Friday, Oct. 7, from 4 to 8 p.m. Military Service 6 p.m. Friday and Wake Service 7:45 p.m. Visitation will continue at church Saturday from 9 to 10:30 a.m. Funeral Service 10:30 a.m. Saturday at St. John's EV Lutheran Church, Rankin, with Pastor John Neugebauer officiating. Burial in St. John's Cemetery with full military rites.
In Chicago, on Oct. 20, 1951, Eric married Joyce Sibilsky. Eric graduated from Gillett High School in 1942 and entered the U.S. Navy on Oct. 4, 1943 until May 13, 1946, aboard the USS Maury DD-401 as a WT3c in the Pacific Theater. He attended many ship reunions, the last one in 2004, with his two sons in Fredricksburg, Texas.
Eric was also a Green Bay Packer season ticket holder since 1959, was an excellent sheepshead player and also loved to travel. Eric worked for the Chicago Transit Authority, Pauly Cheese in Green Bay, Milton Bouche Trucking in Algoma, Jag Signs in Algoma and John Haegle, where he painted many of the local churches. Eric ended his working career as a foreman at the Algoma Hardwoods.
Eric belonged to St. John's EV Lutheran Church, Rankin, where he was treasurer and trustee for many years. He was also Sunday School Superintendent and a member of St. John's Choir. He was a member of Algoma Fire and Recue, VFW and TinCan Sailors.
He is survived by his wife, Joyce; two sons, Wayne (Lynn) Wians, Green Bay; David (Nydia) Wians, Green Bay; four grandchildren, Erik, Isaac, Casey, Ashlee; five great-grandchildren, Brody, Caleb, Emma, Ryan, Jaidyn; brothers, sister, sisters-in-law and brother-in-law, Mel (Janice) Wians, Kaukauna; Gloria Qualman, Algoma; Duane (Sigrid) Wians, Green Bay; Alice (Gene) Krautkramer, Kaukauna; Caroline Wians, Tigerton; many nieces, nephews and friends. He was preceded in death by three brothers, Wilbert, Lowell and Edward; one great-granddaughter, Morgan.
Friends may call at Wiesner-Massart Funeral Home, Algoma, on Friday, Oct. 7, from 4 to 8 p.m. Military Service 6 p.m. Friday and Wake Service 7:45 p.m. Visitation will continue at church Saturday from 9 to 10:30 a.m. Funeral Service 10:30 a.m. Saturday at St. John's EV Lutheran Church, Rankin, with Pastor John Neugebauer officiating. Burial in St. John's Cemetery with full military rites.
Eric Wians, 86, Algoma, died peacefully Oct. 6, 2011, of Multiple Myeloma at Kewaunee Care Center with his wife and family by his side. He was born May 19, 1925, in Chicago, to the late Rev. E.A. and Frieda (Westphal) Wians.
In Chicago, on Oct. 20, 1951, Eric married Joyce Sibilsky. Eric graduated from Gillett High School in 1942 and entered the U.S. Navy on Oct. 4, 1943 until May 13, 1946, aboard the USS Maury DD-401 as a WT3c in the Pacific Theater. He attended many ship reunions, the last one in 2004, with his two sons in Fredricksburg, Texas.
Eric was also a Green Bay Packer season ticket holder since 1959, was an excellent sheepshead player and also loved to travel. Eric worked for the Chicago Transit Authority, Pauly Cheese in Green Bay, Milton Bouche Trucking in Algoma, Jag Signs in Algoma and John Haegle, where he painted many of the local churches. Eric ended his working career as a foreman at the Algoma Hardwoods.
Eric belonged to St. John's EV Lutheran Church, Rankin, where he was treasurer and trustee for many years. He was also Sunday School Superintendent and a member of St. John's Choir. He was a member of Algoma Fire and Recue, VFW and TinCan Sailors.
He is survived by his wife, Joyce; two sons, Wayne (Lynn) Wians, Green Bay; David (Nydia) Wians, Green Bay; four grandchildren, Erik, Isaac, Casey, Ashlee; five great-grandchildren, Brody, Caleb, Emma, Ryan, Jaidyn; brothers, sister, sisters-in-law and brother-in-law, Mel (Janice) Wians, Kaukauna; Gloria Qualman, Algoma; Duane (Sigrid) Wians, Green Bay; Alice (Gene) Krautkramer, Kaukauna; Caroline Wians, Tigerton; many nieces, nephews and friends. He was preceded in death by three brothers, Wilbert, Lowell and Edward; one great-granddaughter, Morgan.
Friends may call at Wiesner-Massart Funeral Home, Algoma, on Friday, Oct. 7, from 4 to 8 p.m. Military Service 6 p.m. Friday and Wake Service 7:45 p.m. Visitation will continue at church Saturday from 9 to 10:30 a.m. Funeral Service 10:30 a.m. Saturday at St. John's EV Lutheran Church, Rankin, with Pastor John Neugebauer officiating. Burial in St. John's Cemetery with full military rites.
In Chicago, on Oct. 20, 1951, Eric married Joyce Sibilsky. Eric graduated from Gillett High School in 1942 and entered the U.S. Navy on Oct. 4, 1943 until May 13, 1946, aboard the USS Maury DD-401 as a WT3c in the Pacific Theater. He attended many ship reunions, the last one in 2004, with his two sons in Fredricksburg, Texas.
Eric was also a Green Bay Packer season ticket holder since 1959, was an excellent sheepshead player and also loved to travel. Eric worked for the Chicago Transit Authority, Pauly Cheese in Green Bay, Milton Bouche Trucking in Algoma, Jag Signs in Algoma and John Haegle, where he painted many of the local churches. Eric ended his working career as a foreman at the Algoma Hardwoods.
Eric belonged to St. John's EV Lutheran Church, Rankin, where he was treasurer and trustee for many years. He was also Sunday School Superintendent and a member of St. John's Choir. He was a member of Algoma Fire and Recue, VFW and TinCan Sailors.
He is survived by his wife, Joyce; two sons, Wayne (Lynn) Wians, Green Bay; David (Nydia) Wians, Green Bay; four grandchildren, Erik, Isaac, Casey, Ashlee; five great-grandchildren, Brody, Caleb, Emma, Ryan, Jaidyn; brothers, sister, sisters-in-law and brother-in-law, Mel (Janice) Wians, Kaukauna; Gloria Qualman, Algoma; Duane (Sigrid) Wians, Green Bay; Alice (Gene) Krautkramer, Kaukauna; Caroline Wians, Tigerton; many nieces, nephews and friends. He was preceded in death by three brothers, Wilbert, Lowell and Edward; one great-granddaughter, Morgan.
Friends may call at Wiesner-Massart Funeral Home, Algoma, on Friday, Oct. 7, from 4 to 8 p.m. Military Service 6 p.m. Friday and Wake Service 7:45 p.m. Visitation will continue at church Saturday from 9 to 10:30 a.m. Funeral Service 10:30 a.m. Saturday at St. John's EV Lutheran Church, Rankin, with Pastor John Neugebauer officiating. Burial in St. John's Cemetery with full military rites.
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