Elroy V. Kocian, age 83, of Wayside, passed away peacefully at Aurora Medical Center in Two Rivers after a short illness.
A Memorial Service will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, January 27, 2024 at Pielhop Wieting Funeral Home in Reedsville. Officiating will be Rev. Kyle Wangelin. Military Honors will be accorded by the AmVets Post 1032 and American Legion Post 199 of Reedsville.
Visitation will be at the funeral home on Saturday morning from 9:00 a.m. until the time of the service.
Elroy is survived by his wife of almost 60 years, Gloria of Wayside; their sons and spouses: Kevin (Pam), Jeff (Brenda), Scott, and Jason, all of Wayside; grandchildren: Brittany (Alex) Gerdmann of Wrightstown, Craig of Green Bay, Jill of Oconto Falls, Alex of Menchalville, Hayden of Wayside, and Isabel of Reedsville; great-grandchildren: Nora and Jack Gerdmann; siblings and in-laws: Ronnie (Beverly) of Wayside, Judy (William “Whistle”) Decker of Reifs Mills, Billy (Valerie) of Wayside, and Larry (Liz) Thiele of Green Bay. Nieces, nephews, other relatives, and friends further survive.
He was preceded in death by his parents: Victor and Evelyn (Sinkbiel) Kocian; his father-in-law and mother-in-law: Harold and Erma Thiele; sister, three brothers-in-law and a sister-in-law: Marlene (Arthur) Schultz and Virgil (Iris) Thiele, and brother-in-law and best friend, Donald Kvitek
In lieu of flowers, memorials are appreciated.
The Pielhop Wieting Funeral Homes of Reedsville and Brillion are assisting the family with funeral arrangements.
