legend. The loves of his life included all things outdoors, hiking North Georgia mountains, solo backpacking in Yosemite and the Olympics, canoeing, cross country skiing; annual vacations to Door County and Sylvania Wilderness in the UP, passionate student of Classical Music, all aspects of Chemistry, tending our extensive shrub and perennial gardens, with a particular affinity for roses and daylilies, woodworking, Mr Fix It of this old RanchORama house, fine coffee snob, chocolate and more chocolate please, champion of the 20 minute nap, chatting with our River neighbors on daily two mile walks with beloved Cardigan Corgi Dylan and New Kid Ferris and survivor of 40 years with Siameezer siblings Mork & Mindy, then George & Gracie. A kind and gentle man who will be forever missed by those who loved him. Memorial Gathering at Krause Funeral Home, 9000 West Capitol Drive, Milwaukee; on Saturday, June 25, 2016 at 11:00 AM to 2:45 PM. Memorial Service at 3:00 PM. Memorials appreciated to the Milwaukee Symphony Orchestra, Salvation Army or St Ben's Meal Program.