Carl J. Heritsch, Sr., of West Bend, died Sunday Nov. 19, 2000 at the Samaritan Health Center in West Bend at the age of 86 years.

He was born on Dec. 28, 1913 in Milwaukee to the late Frank and Elizabeth (nee Schiesel) Heritsch.

He married Marie Bauer on Oct. 9, 1943 in Milwaukee.

His wife preceded him in death on April 6, 1989.

Carl worked for Keller's Beverage Center in Milwaukee for 35 years.

In 1971 he moved to West Bend, where he owned and operated Carl's Choice Liquor for many years.

He was a member of St. Frances Cabrini Catholic Church, West Bend; Knights of Columbus Fr. Casper Rehrl Council #1964, West Bend; and the Catholic Order of Foresters.

He is survived by two sons, Carl (Carol) Heritsch, Jr. and James Heritsch, both of West Bend, two granddaughters, Yvette Heritsch of Washington, D.C., and Sara Heritsch of West Bend, two sisters, Marianne (Franklin) Putnam of Fenton, Mich., and Elizabeth Heritsch of Whitefish Bay, a brother, Alfred Heritsch of Whitefish Bay, sister-in-law Eleanor Heritsch of Milwaukee, and other relatives and friends.

He was preceded in death by a brother, Frank.

Funeral services will be held on Saturday, Nov. 25, with a Mass of Christian Burial at 10 a.m. at St. Frances Cabrini Parish, West Bend.

Rev. Jeffrey Haines will be the presider and burial will follow in Washington County Memorial Park, West Bend.