Ewald Richard Wohler, age 83 of Shawano, passed away Wednesday, August 07, 2013 at a local nursing home. Born on November 29, 1929 in Chicago, he was the son of the late Ewald J. and Selma (Schwartz) Wohler. After graduating from high school, he enlisted with the United States Army and served his country for two years during the Korean War. On October 14, 1961 he was united in marriage to Irene Grosskopf Korth in Tilleda. The couple farmed and raised their family in the Tilleda area. When not tending to the farm, Ewald enjoyed doing word searches, puzzles, drawing, constructing models, playing chess, and going to auctions and estate sales. He also enjoyed politics. Ewald was a member of the Peace Lutheran Church in Tilleda and sang in the choir for many years. He was also a member Peace Brotherhood. Ewald is survived by: his wife of 51 years, Irene; 3 children, Emily (Greg) Norman, Paul (Kim) Wohler and Linda Wohler all of Madison; 5 grandchildren; a brother, Robert (Joan) Wohler of Shawano; and a sister-in-law, Marcella (Martin) Hille of Tigerton. Ewald was preceded in death by: his parents; 2 brothers, Leroy and baby boy Wohler; and 2 sisters-in-law, Donna Kersten and Germaine Wilhelm. Funeral services will be held at 2:00pm on Saturday, August 10, 2013 at the Peace Lutheran Church in Tilleda with the Rev. Dennis Nelson officiating. Burial will be in the church cemetery with Military Rites conducted by the Bowler American Legion Post #414. Family and friends may call at church on Saturday from 12:30pm until the time of the service. Swedberg Funeral Home in Shawano is assisting the family with the arrangements. The family would like to extend a special thank you to the staff at Birch Hill Care Center for the wonderful care given to Ewald. www.swedbergfuneralhome.com