Alan Elmer Wissbroecker, Sr. age 82, of Summit Lake, passed away September 9, 2024 peacefully during his sleep. He was born on December 12, 1941 in Post Lake a son of the late Herman and Jeanette (Powell) Wissbroecker. He was proud of his heritage and growing up on the family dairy farm as the oldest of his eleven siblings.

Alan graduated from Antigo High School in 1956, after graduation he worked for an area potato farmer along with helping on the family farm. He later joined the United States Army having served from 1964 to 1966.

He married the love of his life, Linda Makarevictz, on October 14, 1967. For 33 years Alan was employed with the Allen Bradley Company in Milwaukee. Following his retirement a dream came true and the couple built a home in Summit Lake near his childhood home where he could be closer to family.

Alan was an esteemed woodworker, his home and many others have been blessed with furniture that Alan created. He designed and constructed quality cabinets for new local homes with the help of Linda's finishing work.

Alan was best known for being a kind, loving and generous man with a great sense of humor. There wasn't anything he wouldn't do to help. He loved the outdoors, was the ultimate Milwaukee Brewer fan, enjoyed reading westerns, and was an avid bowler, who proudly wore his 300 game ring for special occasions. In his earlier years he enjoyed hunting with family and friends. He also played softball on the Allen Bradley Company team.

Survivors include his wife, Linda; two children, Alan (Renee) Wissbroecker, Jr and Krissy Wissbroecker; five grandchildren, Travis (Tylynn Murray), Josh (Katie), Jordon, Jade, and Sean Wissbroecker; three great-grandchildren, Remington, Ronan, and Elizabeth; grand-kitties, Mazi and Gabriella; and grand-bunny, Cassidy.

He is also survived by siblings, Marlene (Keith) Priem, Rollie (Tonya) Wissbroecker, Hermy (Patty) Wissbroecker, Jeanne (Dennis) Dunham, Betty (Dave) Roder, Linda (Leon) Buck, Dale (Paula) Wissbroecker, Boyd (Trish) Wissbroecker, Nancy (Al) Partlo, Vera (Todd) Visser; sisters-in-law, Linda Wissbroecker and Lori (Rick) Guetschow; nieces, nephew, and cousins.

In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his mother-in-law, Virginia Austreng; a brother, Jerry Wissbroecker; brother-in-law, Stephen Makarevictz; and a sister-in-law, Debra Wilson.

A funeral service will be held at Arbutus Lutheran Church in Pickerel on September 21, at 2 PM with Chaplain James Hartleben officiating. Visitation will be held at the church from 12 PM to 2 PM.

Burial with Military Honors will take place at Pearson Cemetery following the service.

Alan had an unwavering love and loyalty to his family. This love will live on in all of us that were blessed to have Alan in our lives.

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