Joseph R. Nennig, age 83, rural Elkhart Lake, passed away unexpectedly on Monday, March 21, 2016 at Bay Area Medical Center, Marinette.
He was born on April 20, 1932 in Sheboygan, son of the late Joseph & Erma (Roethal) Nennig.
He attended Kiel Area Schools.
Joe was a proud veteran of the U.S. Army serving his country from 1952-1954.
On October 20, 1951 he married Hilda Stengle at St. John Lutheran Church, Mosinee. They celebrated 48 years of marriage. Hilda preceded him in death on December 21, 1999.
Joe worked at the former Kissinger Bottle Co, Kiel, Hart-Carter (Tecumseh Products), New Holstein and at Kohler Company for 26 years. He also owned and operated Nennig's Mobile Home Court at Cedar Lake for the past 43 years. Joe enjoyed bartending and helping out at Cedar Lake.
He was a member of St. Peter United Church of Christ, Kiel were he served on the consistory, was a deacon, elder and usher. He also was a member of the Cedar Lake Association for 8 years as a board member, an alderman for the City of Kiel for 4 years, a member of the New Holstein American Legion Post #124, Kiel Fish & Game Club and a former member of the Louis Corners Snow-Birds.
Joe enjoyed dancing, camping, fishing, deer hunting, bowling and card clubs.
Survivors include his sons: Dennis (Grace) Nennig, Kiel, DuWayne (Gail) Nennig, Plano, TX, grandchildren: David Nennig, Sheboygan, Cary (Ryan) Baltz, Chilton, Christopher Nennig, New Holstein, James (Rebecca) Nennig, Little Chute, Ashley (Roy) Crank, Oklahoma City, OK, Alyssa Nennig, Dallas TX, A.J. Nennig, Fayetteville, AK and great grandchildren: Payton, Liliana, Gavin Nennig & Crosby Baltz. He is further survived by his fiance, Carol Sue Nett, rural Elkhart Lake and her children: Vicki (Tom) Strong, Lori (Glenn) Schmahl, Christine Nett (Glenn Stuckmann), along with Carol's grandchildren, other relatives and many friends.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Hilda and one sister, LaVerne (Lester) Lambert.
Funeral services for Joe will be held at 6:00 pm, Tuesday, March 29, 2016 at St. Peter United Church of Christ, 424 Fremont St., Kiel with Dan Krueger, Lay Minister officiating.
Burial will take place in Bethel Cemetery, Town of Meeme.
Family and friends may call at the church on Tuesday from 3:00 pm until the time of service.
The New Holstein American Legion Post #124 will conduct full military honors.
A memorial has been established in his name for St. Peter United Church of Christ.

Joe was a loving father. His bright smile, infectious laughter and gentle spirit blessed all who knew him. Joe would give, give and give more than his share and offer anybody who came to him for help a ray of hope and blessings without measure. He was loved by all.