Passed away after a brief illness on Wednesday, August 16, 2017 at the age of 78 years. Beloved husband of the late Roberta. Loving dad of Amy (Patrick). Cherished grandpa of Logan. Earl is also survived by other family members, neighbors and his treasured friends at River Bend. Visitation at the Funeral Home Wednesday, August 23, 2017 from 4-7 PM. Funeral Services at 7 PM. Interment with Military Honors Thursday 11 AM at Woodlawn Cemetery, 614 E. Howard Ave. Milwaukee. Earl was a retiree of Ladish Co. after 35 years of service. He proudly served his country in the U.S. Air Force. Throughout his life Earl enjoyed tinkering, repairing lawnmowers and helping others. The last weeks of Earls life were filled with the tremendous joy of the birth of his grandson Logan. PRASSER-KLECZKA BAY VIEW CHAPEL 3275 South Howell Avenue Milwaukee 414-483-2322