companions, especially Wylee; nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents and brothers Fritz, Gene and Joseph. Services will be held on Wednesday, March 21, 2012 at 1:00 p.m. at Holy Cross Lutheran Church, 2670 Milwaukee St., Madison with Rev. Mark F. Bartels officiating. Visitation will be held on Wednesday at the church from 12:00 p.m. until the time of service. Military graveside rites will be conducted at Highland Memory Garden, Cottage Grove by the Madison Area Veterans Firing Squad. The family would like to give a special thank you to his granddaughter Angie, Troy and Ava, Dr. Musa, Holy Cross Ministry and Agrace HospiceCare. Those wishing to give memorials may do so in his name to Agrace HospiceCare, Holy Cross Lutheran Church or the Dane County Humane Society.