Embert F. Wackershauser

Embert F. Wack Wackershauser, age 88, of Glen Haven, died on Tuesday, March 22, 2011, at Orchard Manor Nursing Home in rural Lancaster surrounded by his loving family after a courageous battle with leukemia. He was born on July 1, 1922, in Potosi, the son of Henry and Lillian (Eggers) Wackershauser. Embert served his country during World War II stationed in Germany. On May 7, 1946, he was united in marriage to Arlene M. Adrian at St. Charles Parsonage in Cassville. Embert was a carpenter for a period of time at Badger Roofing Company in Platteville. Together they operated Breeze Inn in Cassville. In 1951, they owned and operated Wackershausers Tavern in Glen Haven, and in 1965, they built Wacks Bar. Embert was an avid fisherman and hunter. He loved spending time with his grandchildren. As family and friends would tell you, if he could not be found behind the bar, you would find him somewhere on the Mississippi River. Embert was a dedicated member of the Glen Haven Fire Department where he served as assistant chief. He was a member of the Abraham Hickok Wetmore American Legion Post No. 148 of Bloomington and the VFW Post No. 7080 of Cassville.

Survivors include his loving wife of sixty-five years, Arlene Wackershauser, Glen Haven; his children: Bette Ann (Jerry) Hoffman, Cassville; Connie (John) Horkheimer, Bloomington; Bruce (Bonnie Dailey) Wackershauser, Glen Haven; eight grandchildren; fourteen great-grandchildren; two brothers: Henry (Barbara) Wackershauser, Prairie du Chien; Louis (Gloria) Wackershauser, Beloit; sister-in-law, Violet Wackershauser, Prairie du Chien; many nieces and nephews.

Embert was preceded in death by his parents; a sister, Hiltrude Crapp; two brothers: Wilfred Bud and Virgil Wackershauser.

Funeral services were held on Saturday, March 26, 2011, at 2:00 p.m. at St. Marys Catholic Church in Glen Haven. Burial with military honors was in Charlotte Cemetery, Glen Haven Township. Family and friends called on Saturday from 11:00 a.m. until time of services at the church. In lieu of plants and flowers, an Embert F. Wackershauser Memorial Fund has been established. Martin Funeral Home in Bloomington is assisting the family.