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Remembering Milwaukee architect Ed Wenzler
Milwaukee architect Ed Wenzler died last weekend.
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What is a blog?  For us it is a short blurb that we write when the mood strikes us.  It can be first person, funny or informative. In short, a blog is whatever we want it to be. Published Nov. 14, 2008 at 1:23 p.m.
Tags: ed wenzler, william wenzler and associates-architects inc., development, goodwill

Ed Wenzler, president of William Wenzler and Associates-Architects Inc., died last weekend. I'll attend his funeral tomorrow, and naturally it's got me thinking.

Live for the day. It's easier said than done, but shouldn't be. Yet, when someone you know dies "unexpectedly" your thoughts change, you're saddened yet hopeful that God's plan is working, as it should.

Ed Wenzler, besides being one of my father's best friends, was the guy who helped me buy my last car, was currently helping me redo our home and, most importantly, was one of a handful of people who was always smiling, thankful and truly faith and principle-centered.

I remember him pausing to pray before we had lunch the first time. I was with my dad, and Ed's son Chris. Nothing major, just a short 10-second thank you for life and the food on our plates. It spoke volumes about his character.

Wenzler and his family helped grow Milwaukee. In fact, they designed condos in Downtown before it was "cool" and have, for years, developed buildings and stores for Goodwill Industries.

Wenzler, in the prime of his life, was only 54 when he died. And, as my dad said in e-mail to me "I guess he had bigger projects to attend to."

Indeed, that's the circle of life and hopefully it helps us all remember to, at least, do our best to truly live for the day.

A celebration of Wenzler's life and services will be held at Eastbrook Church, 5353 N. Green Bay Ave. (a church he helped design) on Saturday beginning at 9 a.m.

Wenzler is survived by his wife, Georgine; sons, Christopher and Michael; father and mother William and Dolores; sisters, Deborah Wenzler Farris and Joan Wenzler Slocum; and brother, John Wenzler.



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Posted by BigShoesNetwork on Nov. 16, 2008 at 9:54 p.m. (report)

I didn't know Ed real well, but I've felt the impact of his work, as well as the Wenzler family for many years at both Elmbrook and Eastbrook Church. Yes, they're known for building churches, but more importantly, their work helped to create spaces where hurting people could come and find healing and hope through the Body of believers. It's all about being in real relationships with Him and each other. And, a space where one feels welcome and comfortable makes that happen. Thanks Ed. Thanks Wenzlers.

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