Found peace on Saturday, May 7, 2016, age 84 years. Loving husband for 62 years of Geraldine (nee Lewek). Cherished dad of Deborah (Jeffrey) Gaus, Don (Tracy), Donna and the late Alan Schlaikowski. Proud grandpa of Laura, Dale, Christine, Brad and Chad. Dear brother Jim (Carol) Schlaikowski and Jane (Gerald) Corbett. Also survived by 11 great-grandchildren, other family and friends. Earl was a retired arborist with the City of Milwaukee, a United States Marine Corps veteran and member of AMVETS Post No. 60. The family wishes to thank the dedicated staff with Wheaton Franciscan Hospice for their care and compassion. Memorial visitation on Thursday, May 12, 2016, 10:00-11:30 AM at ST. VERONICA CHURCH, 4001 So. Whitnall Ave.. Mass of Christian Burial at 11:30 AM. Military Honors to follow. Prasser-Kleczka Funeral Homes Bay View Chapel 414-483-2322