Paul Wester

Paul Wester of Port Washington, a beloved husband, father and grandfather, passed away surrounded by his loving family on Nov. 27, 2023, at the age of 73.

Paul was born on May 13, 1950, in Port Washington, the son of Henry and Viola (nee Weiland) Wester.

He was raised in Belgium and was a 1968 graduate of Cedar Grove-Belgium High School.

On June 16, 1973, he married Mary Widmann at St. Pius X Catholic Church in Wauwatosa. The couple celebrated their 50th anniversary in June.

After high school, Paul began his career in shoe sales for Allen Edmonds in Belgium, working his way up to a management position.

In 1993, he started his second career as the owner and operator of Milwaukee Door Sales and Service, and later opened Wester Overhead Door in Port Washington. With his expertise and dedication, he provided exceptional service to his customers, leaving a lasting impact on the community.

Paul’s passion for community service extended beyond his professional life. For many years, he served on the volunteer fire department in Belgium.

He will be remembered for his efforts as a longtime member of the Port Washington Parks and Recreation Board, playing a crucial role in the creation of the new Port Washington public pool in 1998.

In his spare time, Paul pursued his hobbies with great enthusiasm. He enjoyed fishing, golfing and woodworking. Paul loved working on his hobby farm, where he found solace and peace in nature.

Paul will forever be remembered as a hardworking, compassionate and family oriented individual. His legacy will live on in the hearts and minds of all who were fortunate enough to know him.

Paul will be greatly missed by his wife Mary Wester of Port Washington and his three children, Kate (Jason Grubb) Wester of Evergreen, Colo., Sarah (Tom) Grisar of Grafton and Mike Wester of Port Washington.

He is further survived by his five loving grandchildren, Ellie, Emily, Abbey, Oliver and Anna, his sister Mary (the late Russell) Janowiak of Whitefish Bay, three sisters-in-law, Diane Wester, Alberta Wester and Cherie Wester, and a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.

Paul was preceded in death by his parents Henry and Viola Wester and his brothers Robert, Neil (the late Marsha), Eugene and Wayne Wester.

A visitation for friends and family will take place on Friday, Dec. 1, 2023, from 3:30 to 5:30 p.m. at Eernisse Funeral Home, 1600 W. Grand Ave., Port Washington.

To honor and celebrate Paul’s life, a Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Friday, Dec. 1, 2023, at 6 p.m. at St. John XXIII Catholic Parish, St. Peter of Alcantara Church, 1800 N. Wisconsin St., Port Washington. Father Patrick Wendt will preside over the Mass.

He will be laid to rest at St. Mary’s Catholic Cemetery in Port Washington.

In lieu of flowers, memorial gifts to support the Froedtert Cancer Center can be made to the Froedtert Hospital Foundation, Attn: Office of Institutional Advancement, P.O. Box 26509, Milwaukee, WI 53226.  Gifts may also be made online at  www.froedtert.com/fhfmakeagift.

Eernisse Funeral Home, Port Washington, is honored to serve the Wester family.

Online condolences may be left at www.eernissefuneralhome.com.