George E. “Sam” Pesl

George E. “Sam” Pesl, age 79, of Harshaw, Wis., passed away on Monday, Sept. 4, 2023, at his home under the care of his family and Aspirus Comfort Care & Hospice Services.

Sam was born in Antigo, Wis., on June 26, 1944, to the late George and Selma (Greenburg) Pesl.

He was married to Donna Tillman on May 11, 1968; she survives.

Sam graduated from Antigo High School.

After graduation, he moved to Port Washington, Wis., and was employed as a welder at Bolens Manufacturing.

He was drafted into the U.S. Army in 1969.

After he was honorably discharged, Sam returned to Port Washington and retired after 38 years of employment with Bolens Manufacturing.

Sam and Donna moved to Harshaw, where he spent his days fishing and hunting, cutting firewood and truly enjoying the peace of the Northwoods.

Survivors include his wife of over 55 years, Donna Pesl, of Harshaw; his son, Randy (Carla Werner) Pesl of Rhinelander, Wis.; his daughters Rhonda Consolo of Rhinelander and Renee Fedel of Harshaw; and his brother Richard (Kathleen) Pesl of Antigo.

Sam is further survived by his grandchildren Brooke Consolo, Sam Pesl and Dylan Binkowski.

He was preceded in death by his parents George and Selma; his brother Robert Pesl and his sisters Mary Schoblaska and Phyllis Plzak.

A private family burial will be held at the Northwoods National Cemetery.

Generations Funeral Home & Crematory is assisting the family.

You may view George’s obituary and leave online condolences at generationsfuneral.com.