Wolfgang Schiessl, 80

From Leete-Stevens Family Funeral Homes & Cremetory

Wolfgang A. “Wolf” Schiessl, loving husband of Eileen (Jones) Schiessl, passed away on July 31, 2015 at Evergreen Healthcare in Stafford.

Wolf was born in Rottenacker, Germany on October 7, 1934, the son of the late George and Emmy (Joerg) Schiessl, and resided in Somers for the past 77 years. Wolf graduated from Cathedral High School in Springfield and was an Army veteran. He worked at Sterling Orr Cadillac, then for many years at Parks Superior Sales in Somersville and later retired as a Firefighter/Corrections Officer for the State of CT.

In addition to his wife Eileen, to whom he was married for 54 years, Wolf leaves behind two sons, Gary and his wife Kathy, of Somers; Kenn and his wife Ralene, of Greenville, Florida. He leaves behind his devoted grandchildren; Courtney, Jon and Nick. He was predeceased by a daughter, Wendy Anne. He also leaves behind his brother Konrad and his wife Lois, in addition to his nieces and nephews; Debbie Kuhman and her husband Norb, and Marie and Keith Ammerman.

Wolf was an active volunteer with the Somers Fire Department for 61 years and was a past Chief of the Department. He dedicated his life to helping the citizens of Somers, responding any time of the day or night to come to their aid. The department members were Wolf’s second family. In addition, Wolf greatly enjoyed the sport of motorcycling for many years; participating in all types of off-road events, and was a member of the RAMS Motorcycle Club. He was a member of All Saints Church and American Legion Post 101. He enjoyed the company of many friends that he met during these activities. Once you met Wolf, you never forgot him.

The family would like to thank the employees at Smilow Cancer Center in New Haven and Evergreen Healthcare for their kindness during his care. Calling hours will be held Monday, August 3, 2015 from 4-8 p.m. at the Somers Funeral Home, 354 Main St. (Rt. 190) Somers. Family and friends will gather Tuesday, August 4, 2015 at 9:30 a.m. at Somers Funeral Home for a procession to All Saints Church, 25 School St., in Somersville, for a Mass of Christian Burial to be celebrated at 10:30 a.m. Committal will follow at Somers Center Cemetery. Memorial donations may be made to the Somers Fire Department Association at 400 Main St., Somers, CT 06071. To leave online condolences, please visit www.Leetestevens.com.