Howard Weackler,

Howard L. Weackler, Jr., 76, of 208 4th St. Alpha, passed away on Monday, January 31, 2011 at his home. He was born December 29, 1934 in Alpha, son of the late Howard L. Sr. and Eleanor (McCarty) Weackler. Howard graduated from Alpha High School in 1952 and was a lifelong resident of the area. He was a U.S. Army veteran of the Korean War. Howard married Marjorie Martin on June 25, 1960 in Crystal Falls. She preceded him in death on April 17, 1997. Howard was employed by Cleveland Cliffs for 26 years and worked at the Empire and Republic mines, retiring in 1990. He attended Christ United Methodist Church and was a member of the Masonic Lodge and the American Legion Post 87 of Crystal Falls. Howard served 23 years as Alpha village president and as a member of the Alpha Fire Dept. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, scrapbooking, and spending time at camp on the Brule River. Howard cherished his family, especially enjoying the company of his grandchildren. He is survived by a son, Kenneth (Elaine) Weackler of Green Bay, WI; two daughters, Kelly (Paul) Martell of Green Bay and Kathy (Scott) Gussert of Crystal Falls; five grandchildren, Justin Weackler, Joshua and Carson Martell, and Andrew and Alexis Gussert; a brother, Brian Weackler of St. Joseph, MI; a sister-in-law, Joanne (David) Seppala of Crystal Falls; brothers-in-law, Chester Novey of Alpha, Robert (Joanna) Martin of Crystal Falls, Ervin Anderson of Crystal Falls and Eugene Petska of Green Bay; and several nieces and nephews. Howard was also preceded in death by a sister, Maxine Novey. Visitation will be on Friday from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. at the Nash Funeral Home in Crystal Falls. A Masonic service will be held at 6:30pm at the funeral home followed by a Pass-in-Review conducted by the Eastside Veterans Council and including the Alpha Fire Dept. Funeral services will be on Saturday at 11 a.m. at Christ United Methodist Church. Rev. Stephen Rhoades will officiate. Burial will be in the Evergreen Memorial Cemetery in the spring. Howard’s family would like to extend a heartfelt thank you to Paul Kaylor, Shria Painter, Jim Buss, Sheri Process and Brian & Betty Mauer. Condolences may be expressed to the family of Howard L. Weackler, Jr. online at www.nashfuneralhome.net The Nash Funeral Home of Crystal Falls is serving the family.

Howard Weackler,

January 31, 1935 - January 31, 2011