Paul J. Wiesner, 84, passed away at his residence on Monday, July 2, 2007. He was born in Racine on September 8, 1922, the son of the late Peter and Rosalie (nee: Wick) Wiesner. He served is country with the U.S. Army during WWII, serving in the Philippines. On June 26, 1948, in St. Patrick Catholic Church, he was united in marriage to the former Lorraine R. Kothe, who preceded her in death on Sept. 30, 1990. He had been employed by Massey Harris for 16 years and retired from AMC/Chrysler after 23 years of service. He was a member of St. Richard Catholic Church, the Chrysler 20 Year Club, and a Local #72 retiree. Surviving are his children, David (Annette) Wiesner, of Racine, Tom Wiesner of Belvidere, IL, Bob (Deborah) Wiesner, Jane (Bob) Fuls, Joe (Margo) Wiesner, Joyce (Mike) Obernberger all of Racine; his grandchildren, Mark, Lisa, Tina, Richard, Andrew, Scott, Chris, Terra, Nicole, Ryan, Caitlin, Jeremy, Trent, Amelia and Elise; 3 great grandchildren; sister-in-law Rosemary Wiesner of Naples, FL, nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends further survive him. In addition to his parents and his beloved wife Lorraine, his brother Giles Wiesner and his sisters Sr. Joyce “Vivian” Wiesner and Shirley Wiesner preceded him in death. His Funeral Mass is scheduled for Saturday, July 7th, at 10:00 a.m. in St. Richard Catholic Church, 15th and Grand Ave. Visitation will be in the church on Saturday from 9:00 a.m. until the time of the Mass. Because of construction please enter the parking lot from Villa St. Burial, with full military honors, will follow in Holy Cross Cemetery Hwy 32. The family has suggested memorials to either St. Catherine’s High School or the Racine County Veterans Honor Guard.
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