Alan "Willie" Wilschek

Alan Wilschek, 71, of Rochester, MN died Monday, May 10, 2021 at his home surrounded by Family and Loved Ones.

Alan was born on May 9, 1950 in Far Rockaway, NY to Ira and Lillian (Nacht) Wilschek. Alan served proudly in the United States Air Force during the Vietnam Era from 1968-1972. Later on Alan also served in the Minnesota National Guard. Alan became a Respiratory Therapist after leaving the service to give back and help people. He worked at The Mayo Clinic for 30 years. He married Rosemary Schrepper in 1980, and had three wonderful children Joseph, Samantha and Adam.

Alan had a deep love for his many dogs, buffets, New York Jets and Pittsburgh Steelers Football, reading Stephen King books, and spending time with his Family; especially his 10-year-old grandson. Alan had a great sense of humor, a loving and kind personality that touched many lives.

He is survived by his wife, Rosemary Wilschek (Schrepper) of Rochester, MN; children, Joseph Wilschek of Rochester, MN, Samantha Wilschek of Rochester, MN, Adam Wilschek of Rochester, MN; daughters-in-law, Marissa Cutten of Rochester, MN, Tiffany Wilschek of Redwing, MN; one grandson, Jaedyn; and his sister, Jerrie Kosotan of East Rockaway, NY. He is preceded in death by his parents, one sister and one brother.

The funeral service will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Friday, May 14, 2021 in the River Park Chapel at Macken Funeral Home. Visitation will be held one hour prior to the service on Friday. Burial will be at the Minnesota Veterans Cemetery in Preston, MN.

Memorials are preferred to the Small Dog Rescue of Minnesota or flowers to the family.

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