Born into eternal life on April 5, 2017 Noel Garza Sr. Loving Husband, Father, Grandfather, Great-Grandfather and loving friend. He is survived by his loving wife Mercedes Garza, and his children Sandy, Gloria, Noel Jr. and Veronica Garza. He had 9 grandchildren, Ashley, Yolanda, Madeline, Jennifer Moises, Hope, David and Carmen and 5 great-grandchildren Jayden, Amanda, Laylanii, Eli, Sofia and Aria and other family member cousins, nieces, nephews, from Wisconsin and Texas, Oregon, Michigan, Washington State, California, and Mexico He moved to Wisconsin from Texas in 1977 where he worked hard to provide for his family. He was dedicated to following Christ and volunteered to start a food and clothing pantry at St. Patricks church thru the Vincent De Paul Society. He was the first Hispanic Santa Claus at Gimbels department store. He worked as a foreman for Seneca Foods for 11 years where he retired. For the majority of his life he enjoyed being with family, his hobbies included fishing, working on cars and help people in the community. His family and friends will always remember him as a faithful Christian and a jokester. In lieu of flowers donations can be made to the National Kidney foundation Wisconsin Chapter in memory of Noel Garza. http://www.kidneywi.org/ways-to-help/donate. Prasser-Kleczka Funeral Home Bay View Chapel 3275 So. Howell Avenue 414-483-2322