Howard R. Weise Sr., 93, of Racine, passed away on Thursday, August 8, 2019. He was born on November 25, 1925 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Born the son of Frederick and Erna (NEE: Berndt) Weise. Howard married the late Eleanore E. DeRosier on April 3, 1948. Howard served in WWII in the United States Army. He loved to gamble, shoot pool, and drink beer and laugh. He also loved to swim. Howard was the happiest guy you would ever know; he looked at life through rose colored glasses. Howard will be deeply missed by his children Sharon (Kim) Moulds, Howard (Joyce) Weise Jr., David (Lorraine) Weise, Shirley (Cliff) Ostlund, Sandra Spicer, and Daniel (Marcie) Weise. He will be dearly missed by 20 grandchildren, 28 great-grandchildren, and 3 great-great-grandchildren, as well as sister-in-law Jackie Koester. He is survived by many nieces, nephew, relatives, and friends. Howard is preceded in death by his wife Eleanore, parents Frederick and Erna, son Daniel Frederick, and brothers Arnie and Earl, and son-in-law Buddy Spicer. Graveside military services will be held on Monday, August 12th, 2019 at 1 p.m. at West Lawn Memorial Park. Entombment to follow immediately following services.
What a truly wonderful man who lived a wonderful long life. With his family and his Angel daughter Shirley taking the best care anyone could have. Can’t wait to hear all your stories and jokes when I get to Heaven someday. Keep um laughing Howie
My condolences to the extended family, and my dear friend Shirley. I grieve with you and although his presence will be missed you have been blessed with so many positive memories growing up with this man you called Dad or Grandpa. Cherish those and keep him alive in your hearts as you continue to share his jokes and comments that brought you laughter and smiles.