Paul Weichmann

Weichmann, Paul H. MADISON Paul H. Weichmann, age 89, passed away on Saturday, Sept. 20, 2008, after a heroic fight with complications following heart surgery, at St. Marys Hospital. He was born on July 4, 1919, in DeForest, the son of George and Martha (Krause) Weichmann. Paul served his country during World War II, in the U.S. Army Air Force, in the battle of India Burma. He was united in marriage to Adele Michel on Oct. 2, 1948. Paul worked for the U.S. Post Office for 30 years, until his retirement in 1982. He enjoyed reading, dancing and conversation. Above all, he loved spending time with his family. Paul was a beloved father, grandfather and great-grandfather to Michael (Marilyn) Weichmann of Las Cruces, N.M., Shirley Schenning of Madison, Janice Werlein of Madison, Julie (John) Werlein of Gaylord, Mich., Jerome (Mary) of Scotsdale, Ariz., Nancy (Brent) Breunig of Madison and William (Sharon) Weichmann of Janesville; 13 grandchildren, Eric and Jon Weichmann, Kevin and Paula Schenning, Brooke, Holly and Rachel Werlein, Chelsea and Kaitlyn Torpy, Hunter Breunig, and Jonathan, Jared and Joshua Weichmann; and a great-grandchild, Riley Weichmann. He was preceded in death by his wife, Adele; a daughter, Paula; his parents; two sisters; and four brothers. A Mass of Christian Burial will be at IMMACULATE HEART OF MARY CATHOLIC CHURCH, 5101 Schofield St., Monona, at 11:30 a.m., on Wednesday, Sept. 24, 2008, with Father John Meinholz presiding. Burial will be in Resurrection Catholic Cemetery, with military rites conducted. Visitation will be at GUNDERSON EAST FUNERAL HOME, 5203 Monona Dr., from 5 p.m. until 8 p.m., with a scripture service at 8 p.m., on Tuesday, Sept. 23, 2008, and at the church from 10:30 a.m. until the time of the service on Wednesday. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Ronald McDonald House of Madison or in Pauls name for a fund to be established. A special thank you to St. Marys SICU, for the care they gave to Paul. "It broke our hearts to lose you but you did not go alone; For part of us went with you the day God took you home. Your memory is our keepsake with which well never part. God has you in his keeping, We have you in our hearts. Remembered with love and sadly missed by family and friends."