He was preceded in death by his parents (Katherine & Ernst), and his brothers (Jim & Dick). He is survived by his twin sister Kathleen Gessler, his daughters Lisa Mowbray, Ann-Marie Rintelmann Larson, Jennifer Rintelmann, their spouses and grandchildren as well as numerous nieces, nephews, and cousins.
A Celebration of Life took place on Sunday July 28th, 2019 at Bonaventure Senior Living Facility, 1855 Low Meadow Blvd, Castle Rock, CO 80109. He was laid to rest on August 11, 2019 in the Wisconsin Memorial Park, Brookfield, WI.