In Memorial: Warren Kellermann

Warren E. Kellermann
Born in Milwaukee, WI on Feb. 17, 1924
Passed away Oct. 2, 2006 and resided in West Allis, WI.

Of West Allis, WI. Passed into God's care on October 2, 2006, at the age of 82. He has found an everlasting place in the heart of his loving wife, Lee (Champion), and his children, Terry (Jim) Lewandowski, Nicki (Dick) Hein and Ned (Sue). Guardian angel to his grandsons, Matthew (Amy) Gerber, Adam (Jennifer) Gerber, Aaron Gerber, Steve (Nicole) Pipito, Dean (Angela) Pipito, and "poppa" to Maggie Lee. A devoted great-grandpa to Autumn, Ashlyn
and Reagan. Brother-in-law to Lois Hart, and uncle to Susan (Bob) Humphrey and Ross (Linda).

Warren was born in 1924 to Erven "Murphy" and Lillian Kellermann. He proudly served his country in the United States Army during World War II. After the war he met Lee, his partner for life. They shared 58 years together. Warren retired after many years as the reservoir operator for the City of West Allis Water Dept.

He was past president of the West Allis Speedskating Club, and instrumental in keeping the outdoor Olympic Ice Rink operating until the Pettit Center was opened. He was the proud recipient of the George Howie Memorial Award for years of dedicated service to the sport of speedskating. Warren volunteered for 40 years as a timer for local, national and world
competitions. His sense of humor will be missed by all of his "timing buddies," and his kindness will be missed by the many young people he influenced over the years.

A celebration of Warren's life and a private graveside service was held on October 5. The family requests that anyone wishing to give memorials to the Memorial Fund for Warren E. Kellermann do so in the care of Atty. Dan Werlein, 7635 W. Bluemound Rd., Wauwatosa, WI 53226.

Life is not a journey to the grave with the intention of arriving safely in a pretty and well preserved body, But rather to skid in broadside, thoroughly used up, totally worn out, and proclaiming, "Wow, what a ride!!!"