Vernon J. Schleis, age 97, former Mishicot area resident, currently residing in Manitowoc, died Tuesday afternoon, May 30, 2023 at Whitetail Estates in Manitowoc.
He is survived by his eight children: Virginia (Paul) Hassemer of Francis Creek, Victoria (Randy) Hrudka of Mishicot, Vivian (Scott) Schuette of Manitowoc, Virgil (Marilyn) Schleis of Tisch Mills, Verlyn (Lanette) Schleis of Mishicot, Marilyn Rice of Kaukauna, Merlin Schleis (special friend, Joan) of Mishicot, and Mary Lou (Mike) Begotka of Whitelaw; thirteen grandchildren: Andrea (Sam) Busse, Bryan Hassemer (special friend, Cory), Justin Hassemer, Kyle (Nicole) Hrudka, Kari Hrudka, Erin Schuette, Rebecca Schleis, Matt (Juliana) Schleis, Mikaela Classon, Hannah Rice, Halle Rice, Cassie (Brandon) Wendt, Nathan Begotka; along with eight great-grandchildren: Vincent, Evan, Henry, Owen, Elliot, Sylvia, Olivia, and Axel. Vernon is further survived by one sister, Beatrice Lawler of Two Rivers; nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by his parents, Matt and Blanche Schleis; his wife, Margaret; and by many brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law.
Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m. Wednesday, June 7, 2023 at Knollwood Chapel Mausoleum, Hwy. 310, Manitowoc. Christal Wavrunek will preside at the service, with entombment to follow in the mausoleum.
The family will greet friends and relatives at Knollwood Chapel, Wednesday morning from 10:00 until 11:00 a.m.
Online condolences may be sent to the family by visiting www.dejamartin.com.
Lambert-Eckert Funeral Home of Mishicot is assisting the Schleis family with funeral arrangements.
