Ervin F. Brietzke, 75, Wausau, passed away peacefully Wednesday, October 26th, 2022, at Aspirus Hospital in Wausau.

Erv was born on March 14, 1947, to Ervin and Louise Brietzke. Erv was a 1965 graduate of Tripoli High School. He married Kathy Friedrich on married Dec. 31st, 1993, in Wausau WI.

Erv was employed for his entire career at Green Bay Packaging where he retired as a Manufacturing Manager. He enjoyed golfing, hunting, watching the Green Bay Packers, the Milwaukee Brewers, and spending time with family and friends.

Surviving are his daughter, LaNah (Tim) Krueger, granddaughter Brianna, Fond du Lac; brother Richard (Brenda), Brantwood; stepdaughters Jamie Kelly, Wyoming, Staci (Paul) Kamke, granddaughter Mazie, Schofield and Tiffani (Chris) Plautz, granddaughter Emma, Merrill; and niece and nephews.

He was proceeded in death by his father, mother, brother and wife.

We would like to thank the compassionate and patient employees at Pride TLC for taking great care of him.

Family is being assisted by Mid-Wisconsin Cremation Society; online condolences can be made at mwcs.ws. There will be a private service for the family at a later time.