Brent Wisner

Brent James Wisner, 67, Black Creek, passed away at home on Wednesday, November 3, 2021. He was born on May 28, 1954, to the late Robert and Joanna (Townsend) Wisner. Brent was a 1972 graduate of Neenah High School, where he participated in sports, mainly track, and he specialized in running hurdles. Following graduation he joined the United States Navy where he became a Seabee. He was also a boxer for the Navy and had many stories to tell. Brent was a 30-plus-year member of the Black Creek American Legion Post #332 and was proud to be a Vietnam Era veteran.

He met Becky Schaal, the love of of his life, and the couple was united in marriage on October 22, 1977, and they had three amazing daughters. He worked in road construction as a heavy equipment operator using the skills he learned as a Seabee. Brent worked for Bob Radtke Construction, Appleton Papers, and most importantly he spent the majority of his career at MCC where he spent many cherished years working with his father. He also enjoyed the years he spent plowing snow for the village of Black Creek and for Scott Marcks Trucking & Excavating.

Brent was a lover of playing and listening to music. He played multiple instruments in many bands over the years. His favorites were "Yesterday" and "Yesterday Revisited." He loved the Beatles, Clapton, and his 50s, 60s, and 70s rock. Brent's grandchildren were the light of his life. He enjoyed teaching them important life skills, helping with fair projects, building the model train village, and letting them make music and make noise. Brent kept special instruments just for them so they didn't wreck the good stuff. He took great pride in his yard and loved to be outside working. Brent's favorite place to be was up north in the Harrison Hills with his best friends Jer, Fina, and Kenny B. They spent their time hunting, fishing, jamming out, and recording music. He also really enjoyed helping Sara and Craig on the farm back in their farming days.

Survivors include his wife, Becky Wisner, Black Creek; three daughters: Sara Wachtendonk, Black Creek; Stacy (Eric) Prodell, Black Creek; and Steffanie (Casey) Dehn, Black Creek; four grandchildren: Mathew, Madison, and Max Wachtendonk, and Emma Prodell, all of Black Creek; seven siblings: Mark Wisner, Horton, KS; Lynn (Randy) Steingraber, Manawa; Robin (John) Niespodziani, Easley, SC; Leigh (Tom) Edgren, Waupaca; Joni Wisner, Wautoma; Jeff (Chuck Pate) Wisner, Bloomington, IN; and Tim (Tracy) Wisner, Weyauwega; Becky's siblings: Bill (Dee) Schaal, Florida; Jeff (Joanie) Schaal, Fox Crossing; Lynn (Jeff) Guerts, Chilton, and Betsy (Tony) VandenAcker, Hortonville; and special people: Jerry Polar, Mike Hawley, Kenny Brietzke and Craig Wachtendonk.

In addition to his parents, Brent was preceded in death by Becky's parents, Francis and Elaine (Gallas) Schaal; and a nephew and two nieces.

Visitation will take place from 9:00 a.m. until the time of services at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, November 13, 2021, at Muehl-Boettcher Funeral Home, Pastor Moira Finley officiating. Military honors will be provided by the Black Creek American Legion Post #332.

The family extends a special thanks for the love, support, and care to Lynn Guerts, Jessica Syring, Jerry Polar, and the staffs of St. Elizabeth Hospital and Moments Hospice.

"I love you, Brent. XOXOXO. Becky." "Dad, thank you for teaching us to be strong, independent, music-loving women." "Grandpa, we love you and will keep making music. Can we use the good ukulele now?"

Online condolences may be expressed to Brent's family at www.muehlboettcher.com.