Bernard “Bernie” Joseph Wimmer

Bernard “Bernie” Joseph Wimmer of Cedarburg passed away peacefully surrounded by family on Sept. 19, 2024, at the age of 88 years.

Bernie was born in Sheboygan, Wis., to the late Joseph and Frances (nee Heindl) Wimmer on June 16, 1936.

He married Susanne (nee Klamp) on Sept. 3, 1960, and was happily married for 64 years.

Bernie retired from Prudential Insurance Co. in 1996 with a more than 25-year career in sales.

Bernie served in the Marine Air Reserve for roughly 10 years and was always proud to share his accomplishments. He was a member of the Cedarburg Lions Club and had an avid social life, which included rounds of golf and weekly breakfast.

Bernie was a man of deep faith and instilled strong Christian values as an active church and choir member.

Overall, Bernie’s greatest joy was his grandchildren, always looking forward to creating memories, sharing stories and spending time together as a family.

Bernie is survived by his loving wife Susanne; his four children, Timothy (Becky) Wimmer, Debra (Mark) Klotz, Dawn (Kevin) Gall and Lisa (Mike) Conti; his grandchildren Brandon (Kim) Wimmer, Joshua (Amy) Wimmer, Madeline Wimmer, Dustin Scott, Kyle (Amanda) Gall, Mitch (Maggy) Gall, Kassy (Alex) Ellis, Marissa Gall, Nicole (Ryan) Bates, Mikey Conti, Ashley Thompson, Dani (Mike) Missall and Emma Conti; and great-grandchildren Aidan, Levi, Taylor, Michael, Colton, Elijah, Barrett and Walker.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Thursday, Sept. 26, 2024, at 5 p.m. at St. Joseph Catholic Church, 1619 Washington St., Grafton, Wis., with Father Tim Schumaker presiding. Visitation will be held at the church on Thursday from 3 to 4:45 p.m.

Entombment will be at Resurrection Cemetery in Mequon.

In lieu of flowers, memorials to the Cedarburg Lions Club or Ozaukee County Special Olympics would be appreciated.

Online condolences may be sent to the family by visiting www.muellerfuneralhome.com.