Wayne Klerus Uelman

Wayne Klerus “Grandpa Moron” Uelman, 69, Green Bay, died peacefully, Thursday, January 1, 2015, at home after a courageous battle with cancer. Born in Shawano, September 4, 1945, he is the son of the late Klerus and Dorothy (Krause) Uelman. Wayne served in the United States Army. He worked at Green Bay Packaging until his retirement in 2007. Wayne was known for his sense of humor and love of salmon fishing. He lived on his fishing boat at Kewaunee Marina during the summers and in Green Bay during the winters. Wayne was an avid bowler and loved his Green Bay Packers.

He is survived by his children, Tim (Eveline) Uelman of Giessen, Germany, and Jeff (Randi) Uelman of Luxemburg; 5 grandchildren, Randy, Adriana, Ally, A.J. and Jace; sister, Nancy Leonard of Hobart; brother-in-law, Robert (June) Treptow of Michigan; many other relatives and friends.

Wayne was preceded in death by his parents; sister, Betty Treptow; and brother-in-law, Dennis Leonard.

Visitation at Malcore (East) Funeral Home, 701 N. Baird Street, Tuesday (1/6), from 4:00 P.M. until the time of the funeral at 7:00 P.M. with Rev. Carl Brewer officiating. Entombment at Shrine of the Good Shepherd.

The family would like to extend a special thanks to the staff at the Vince Lombardi Cancer Treatment Center at Aurora BayCare Hospital, Dr. Nawaz and Lisa Kinziger, and the staff of Aurora At Home Hospice for all of the wonderful care.