Husband to Lucille Catherine ( Achten), father of 6, grandfather of 12, great grandfather and still counting. War veteran USMC. married in DePere, WI and celebrated 70 years of marriage this past July 29th.
Besides hunting, 18 holes of golf daily, he would turn on any sport that had a ball in it and crank up the volume. He had a lifelong love for the Green Bay Packers and the Wisconsin Badgers. Let's not forget the deck of cards that were always waiting to be played.
You taught us about honesty, directness, and basic hard work, but often times how to laugh at ourselves. unknowingly, this was your way of teaching us about life and instilled our inner true faith.
We will miss your humor and sarcasm, your " Oh what the hell's" and that sassy look you'd get before instigating trouble. The quick poke at the grandkid's face, seeing if you could make them jump. Followed by a dirty laugh, and " I got ya." Ironically, your saying was " Oh, for heaven sake", which was the last phrase said to us at your bedside.
Covid restricted our last few months. We were glad to see you your last week, not just waving from your window, or over the phone. Five days before your 92nd birthday, you flew to heaven. No more pain, no more deafness, no more reading lips, no more. Our hearts hurt and we will miss you.
One more time..... YOU'RE the best!
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