Archie Royal Kirchstein Jr.

Archie Royal Kirchstein Jr. , 89, of Merrimac, WI passed on April 30, 2019 at Sauk Prairie Healthcare Center. He was born March 14, 1930 in Merrimac, WI to parents Archie Kirchstein Sr. and Viola (Parks) Kirchstein.On September 22, 1950 he married the love of his life Wilma Maria Daege, and they had three children.Archie was a proud member of the Laborers International Union of North America, Local 464 for 70 years. He was enlisted in the Army from 1950-1951 during the Korean Conflict. He enjoyed fishing, hunting, throwing horseshoes and playing darts. He was known for his quick wit, his infectious smile, and his kind and compassionate spirit. He was a wonderful husband, father, grandfather and great grandfather. He was also a lifelong member of the Merrimac United Methodist Church.He is preceded in death by his parents Archie Sr. and Viola Kirchstein, in-laws Gustave and Margarete Daege, sister Audrey Martin, brother-in-law Edgar Martin, daughter-in-law Debra, and granddaughter Courtney Rae.Archie is survived by his wife Wilma "Dolly" Kirchstein, sons Bruce Kirchstein, Kenneth (Elizabeth) Kirchstein, daughter Ann Marie (Jack) Adams, 10 grandchildren, 12 great grandchildren, as well as several family members and friends.A Celebration of Life will be held on Saturday May 4, 2019 11:00 AM at the Merrimac United Methodist Church with Pastor Roxi Gnatzig officiating. Military rites will be held after the service at the church. Burial will take place at a later date. Redlin Funeral Home is assisting the family.