Rudolph Wiesztort
June 18, 1949 -
October 13, 2022
Rudolph “Rudy” Wiesztort, age 73, passed away on Thursday, October 13, 2022 at Aurora Zilber Family Hospice in Wauwatosa.
Born on June 18, 1949 in Fermo, Italy, he was the son of Wladislaw and Nazzarena (Piergentilli) Wiesztort. At the age of 2, his family re-located to Kenosha, WI. He grew up attending local schools and was a graduate of St. Joseph’s High School.
On December 14, 1968, Rudy was united in marriage to Sheila Whiteside in Kenosha. Their union was blessed with nearly 54 years of marriage, 4 wonderful children and 6 grandchildren.
For the past 38 years, he owned and operated Shirl’s Drive-In.
Rudy enjoyed golfing, fishing, hunting, traveling, family time and loved attending his grandchildren’s extracurricular activities.
He will be dearly missed by his wife, Sheila Wiesztort; his children, Briana Wiesztort of Kenosha, Wally (Mollie) Wiesztort of Pleasant Prairie, Danielle Wiesztort of Milwaukee, Nate (Teresa) Wiesztort of Racine; his grandchildren, Logan Wiesztort, Elliott Wiesztort, Sonny Schneider, Shanon Wiesztort, Josslyn Wiesztort, and Easton Wiesztort; his sister, Sofi (Wiesztort) Bucci.
Rudolph was preceded in death by his parents, Wladislaw and Nazzarena.
Service Info
Memorial services honoring Rudolph’s life will be held on Friday, October 21, 2022. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 11:00 a.m. at St. Mary’s Catholic Church 7400 39th Avenue.
Relatives and friends are asked to meet at the church for Mass.
Interment will follow in St. George Cemetery.
A gathering of relatives and friends will be held on Friday, October 21, 2022 from 9:30 a.m. until the time of the service at the church.
Posted by:
Connie RutkowskiMy husband Mike cut his hair for many years at Lakehurst mall and when he came in he was the nicest person to all. Always so friendly. I missed his wonderful smile and conversation when he left Shirl's in Waukegan and went to Shirl's in Kenosha. My condolences to his family and live ones. He was an 6person .
Posted by:
Jeanne BrushMy deepest sympathy goes out to you all. I’m will be unable to attend the funeral due to a prior commitment but send prayers. May memories of all the years you shared with Rudy comfort you..
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Terry ModoryOur world has lost a very special man. Rudy was a good friend as well as a St. Joe’s classmate. Thinking of him brings to mind a man who worked hard to provide for his family. Someone who was always willing to lend a helping hand or share his words of wisdom to those who needed it. He has left behind his wife Sheila who adored him and the children he loved with all heart and who in turn loved him. He will be missed by all who were fortunate enough to know him.
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Christine (Zyskowski)RuckerI am saddened to hear of Rudy’s passing. Sending love and prayers for Sheila and all family members. God bless all of you.
