Wayne Edward Koessl, 95, of Pleasant Prairie, WI passed away on Monday, August 12, 2024, the same day as his wife of 74 years, Patricia Koessl.  Wayne graduated from Mary D. Bradford High School and served in the United States Navy during the Korean War.  He was a lifelong Kenosha resident who was deeply committed to the community, serving on the Pleasant Prairie Plan Commission and the Kenosha County Board.  Wayne worked for WE Energies for 64 years.  He was initially hired as a tree trimmer and spent the next six decades ascending through the company.  Wayne also served as the president of the Wisconsin Counties Association, chairman of the Board for the Wisconsin Retirement System, and on the board of the Shalom Center and the United Way of Kenosha.  Wayne called Pat his soulmate and was endlessly proud of his family.

Wayne was preceded in death by his parents and 6 siblings.  He is survived by his three sons, Jeffrey R. Koessl (Kathy), Roger A. Koessl (Debra), and Thomas C. Koessl (Kathleen “Kacey”); his four grandchildren, Ryan A. Koessl (Tricia), Michael W. Koessl, Christine M. Koessl (Maurice Gordon), and Rachel A. Gardinier (Ryan); and his four great-grandsons, Easton, Oubre, Tanner and Jamir (“JJ”).  He looked forward to welcoming an additional grandson and two great-grandchildren in 2024.