EDWARD F. LANSER Mr. Ed Lanser of Webster Street in Port Washington passed away peacefully while surrounded by his loving family at Aurora Medical Center in Grafton on Tuesday evening April 29 2014. He was 83 years old. Ed was born on October 25 1930 in the Town of Port Washington son of Henry and Catherine Fleisner Lanser. He attended local schools before joining the US Army and served during the Korean War. On July 2 1955 Ed was united in marriage with Sandy Watry at St. Mary's Catholic Church in Port Washington. The couple settled in town and raised their nine children. Mr. Lanser was employed as a mechanic at the American Can Company in Milwaukee retiring after 40 years of service in 1987. Ed was a member of St. Peter of Alcantara Catholic Church in Port Washington as well as belonging to St. Mary's Parish in Florence WI. He was also a 50 year member of the American Legion Post 82. Ed enjoyed spending time with his family: camping trips with his children trips up north to the cabin deer camp attending family sporting events and travelling with his wife after retirement. He had a flare for woodworking and was quite handy with any household project frequently helping his kids and grandkids. In his younger days Ed was active in scouting and a member of the St. Peter's Men's Club. Ed is survived by the Love of His Life Sandy and their devoted children: Mike (Lori) Lanser of Sheboygan Mark (Pat) Lanser of Janseville John (Jan) Lanser of Port Washington Judy (Wil) Exley of Mequon Barb Lanser of Madison Beth (Gregg) Ronczkowski of Altanta GA Mary Ann (Mark) Klingbeil of New Berlin Karen Lanser of Grafton and Kevin (Jean Garcia) Lanser also of Port Washington. He is also survived by 17 grandchildren: Andy James Crystal Amy Adam Alex Johnny Robert Abby Olivia Grace Nick Claire Nicole Kevin Anna and Catherine and 7 great grandchildren. Further survivors include sisters-in-law Joan (the late Henry) Lanser of Hubertus Paula Watry of Shorewood Betty (the late Al) Lanser Anna (the late Gregory) Lanser Joann (the late Norbert) Buivid Mary (Harry) Sauer all of Port Washington and brothers-in-law Bob Watry of Lake Geneva and Tom Watry of Denver CO nieces nephews other relatives and many friends. He is preceded in death by all of his brothers and sisters: Anna Theresa Sister Agnes Claire Irene Marie Lucile Adeline Eleanor Allan Wiliam Henry Gregory Aelred Al and Leonard as well as grandson Jackson Lanser. Funeral Mass will be held at 7PM on Friday May 2 at St. Peter of Alcantara Catholic Church 1800 N. Wisconsin St. Port Washington. Father Tom Lijewski will preside. He will be laid to rest the following day with Military Honors at St. Mary's Cemetery in Port Washington. The family will receive visitors at the CHURCH on Friday from 4-7PM. In lieu of flowers memorials are suggested to St. Peter's of Alcantara or the Food Pantry. The Eernisse Funeral Home is assisting the family with arrangements.