Fred R. Bossler a lifelong Port Washington resident passed away Wednesday April 29 2009 at Kettle Moraine Gardens in Kewaskum where he had resided the last 2 months. He was 92 years old. Frederick Bossler was born in Port Washington on February 5 1917 the third son of Port Washington natives Joseph and Katherine (nee Solms) Bossler. Fred attended St. Maryrsquo;s grade school and Port Washington High School. His first job was working with his father and brothers as commercial fishermen for a few years. His main and longest employment was as a supervisor in the Parts Department at Simplicity Co. in Port Washington for over 25 years. Fred met his beloved wife of fifty-four years Catherine Johnson at Modernistic Ball Room in Milwaukee. Dancing was an enjoyment for the couple throughout their years together. They were married on May 1 1943 at a Catholic church in Milwaukee. It was an idealistic marriage of sharing all that life had in store for them. One of the couplersquo;s passions was sports. Golf was the main sport and a hole in one was achieved by Fred. For many years they also enjoyed playing bridge in couplersquo;s groups. Travel was on their itinerary often throughout the years and their trips took them to all of the states and Europe. Through numerous journals and pictures Cathie documented the cruises and tours they enjoyed together. When traveling became too arduous they began wintering in Florida. They met and had many friends that they shared good times with both in Port Washington and on their travels. Fred will be missed by his sister Joan (nee Bossler) Albers and her husband Peter of Kewaskum his sister-in-law Betty (nee Johnson) Ellenberger and her husband Henry of Brookfield his two brothers-in-law: Philip Steffen of Port Washington and Harold Johnson of Cudahy nieces nephews other relatives and friends. He is preceded in death by his wife Cathie and his siblings: Carl Bossler Herbert Bossler infant Joseph Bossler Dorothy (nee Bossler) Scholz Marvin Bossler and Ruth (nee Bossler) Steffen. Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 2PM on Saturday May 2 2009 at St. Peter of Alcantara Catholic Church 1800 N. Wisconsin St. in Port Washington. Father Patrick Wendt will officiate. Fred will be laid to rest beside Cathie at St. Maryrsquo;s Cemetery in Port Washington. The family will receive visitors at the church on Saturday from 12 noon ndash; 2PM. In lieu of flowers memorials are appreciated to St. Peter of Alcantara Church or Heartland Hospice. \r\nThe last months of Fredrsquo;s life were spent at Kettle Moraine Gardens Memory Unit in Kewaskum. Fred made friends with the nurses LPNrsquo;s and nursersquo;s aides. The loving care that was given to him and their smiles made his last days his Song of Thanks to each and every one who took care of his needs. We his family would like to thank everyone at Kettle Moraine Gardens as well as the staff of Eernisse Funeral Home for their support and professionalism. br /Service:br /p2:00PM at St. Peter of Alcantara 1800 N. Wisconsin St. Port Washington WI 53074 on May 2 2009 (a href=\http://www.mapquest.com/maps/map.adp?city=Port Washingtonamp;state=WIamp;address=1800 N. Wisconsin St.amp;zip=53074amp;country=usamp;zoom=8\ target=\_blank\map/driving directions/a) br //pbr /Cemetery:br /pSt. Mary\'s Cemetery Port Washington WI 53074 (a href=\http://www.mapquest.com/maps/map.adp?city=Port Washingtonamp;state=WIamp;address=amp;zip=53074amp;country=usamp;zoom=8\ target=\_blank\map/driving directions/a)br //p