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John A. WenningMay 17, 1914 - January 09, 2012 Service:Funeral Services will be held on Saturday, January 14, 2012. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10:00 a.m. at St. Paul the Apostle Catholic Church, 6400 Spring Street, Racine, WI. Relatives and friends are asked to meet at the church for Mass. Visitation:A visitation will be held on Friday, January 13th from 6:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. at the Piasecki-Althaus Funeral Home, 3720 39th Avenue. Memorial:In lieu of flowers, memorial remembrances to St. Monica's Senior Citizen Home, 3920 N. Green Bay Rd., Racine, WI 53404, would be appreciated. Obituary:John A. Wenning, age 97, passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving family, Monday, January 9, 2012, at St. Monica's Senior Citizen Home in Racine, WI. He was born on May 17, 1914 to the late Joseph and Catherine (Bonn) Wenning. He attended St. Thomas Elementary, Washington Junior High and Kenosha High School. He was a member of the Civilian Conservation Corp. On July 16, 1938, he married Phyllis H. Dootson at St. George Catholic Church. She preceded him in death on February 27, 1997. John was a member of the Kenosha Fire Department from 1944-1972, rising through the ranks from driver, to Lieutenant, to Captain, To Assistant Fire Chief - heading the Fire Prevention Bureau from 1964-1972. John was a member of the Wisconsin and the International Fire Chief Associations, International Arson Investigators Association, Fire Marshals Association of North America, and Board of Directors of the American Red Cross. After retiring from the Kenosha Fire Department he became Emergency Government Coordinator for Kenosha County and later Fire Marshall at American Motors Corporation. He was a member of the St. Jude League, Kiwanis Club, Holy Name Society and the Knights of Columbus. He is survived by his three children, Jean (Don) Wheeler of Franksville, WI, Michael (Barbara) Wenning of Birmingham, AL and Mary Gail Richter of Pembine, WI; his sister, Josetta (Carl) Wagner; 11 grandchildren, 19 great-grandchildren, and 2 great-great grandchildren; and numerous nieces and nephews. In addition to his parents and wife, he was preceded in death by his brother, Cletus; and three sisters, Lucille, Katherine (Elmer) Aiello and Mary (Henry) Schultz. The family would like to thank the staff and residents of St. Monica's Senior Citizen Home and Hospice Alliance, Inc. for the loving care given to John. |
Condolences
Posted on: January 13, 2012 | By: Kim Gloede
I am so sorry to hear about your Dad. I have been thinking about you so much in the past weeks, and I am keeping your Dad and your whole family in my thoughts and prayers. I'm sure he's at peace now.
Posted on: January 12, 2012 | By: Tonya Wilson
Jean, I send my sincere condolence to you and your family as you all celebrate the life and wonderful memories of your dad. My prayers are with you and your family. With Sympathy, Tonya
Posted on: January 13, 2012 | By: BOB LANDREE
GAIL SORRY TO READ ABOUT YOUR DAD.
Posted on: January 11, 2012 | By: Erwin and Barb Ney
Would like to extend our sympathy to Don and Jean. Although we never met your dad we have only heard really nice things about him from Cheryl. May you find comfort in all your memories.
Posted on: January 11, 2012 | By: John Celebre
My condolences to John's friends and family. I joined the Kenosha Fire Department in 1972, as John was concluding his career, but knew him long before that. I grew up on 20th Avenue and remember him from early childhood. A kind and gentile man who was well respected and highly regarded. Mike, I remember you from the old neighborhood, but don't recall your sisters.
Posted on: January 11, 2012 | By: David Hughes
Mr. and Mrs. Wenning, Just wanted to send my regards to you guys and let you know the Hughes family will be praying for you guys. (Joe just informed "The Groovers" about this). Sounds like he had a great life! Praying for safe travels to Wisconsin for the entire family and that the coming days will be a wonderful celebration of his life. Take care! Sincerely David Hughes
