Born into eternal life on November 27, 2015 at the age of 79. Beloved husband of the late Louise. Loving father of Ramona (Bob) Cox, David (Beverly) Tapper, Edward (Theresa) Tapper, Susan (Joel) Wetzel, Sandra Paepcke, and Dawn Paepcke. Further survived by many relatives and friends.

Visitation at the Funeral Home from 4 PM until the time of Funeral Service at 7 PM on Thursday, December 3, 2015. Interment at Southern Wisconsin Veterans Memorial Cemetery in Union Grove, WI.