Wolfgang Johann Hausner 1934-2024, 89, of Huntley, IL
Wolfgang Johann Hausner was born in 1934, in Germany. Wolf touched everyone he knew with his humor and extravagant generosity. He was described by his late wife of 52 years, Alice Marguerite “Margie” Hausner as the most different man she had ever met, by his sister in-law a titan, to the rest of us grieving larger, ‘than life’! He was preceded in death by his mother Gertrud Hausner, father Johann “Hans” Hausner, a sister & brother-in-law Christa & Rich Ralston; brother-in-law, Don Weinberg and son-in-law Ronald South.
Wolf grew up under Hitler’s reign in Germany. During WWII, the Russians invaded his town. Wolf’s family fled East Germany to West Germany, in a traumatic series of events, which led to their family being shot at during their attempt to cross the border. Once safely, in West Germany Wolf’s father pursued the American Dream for his family and they immigrated to the United States in the early fifties. Wolf was drafted as a non-citizen into the Army and ultimately earned his US citizenship. His fierce work ethic and “can do” attitude took him from refugee to business owner.
Wolf met his beloved Irish wife, Margie, at a roller rink. Her version of their love story was he ran into her while skating and knocked her down, however he claimed she fell for him. They welcomed four children in 3-1/2 years while building their business Hausner Hard Chrome, Inc. Margie passed away in 2013 and he was left to cherish her memory along with their children Heidi South of Spring Hill, FL, Dave (Julie) Hausner of Aurora, IL, Jeff (Lois) Hausner of Owensboro, KY, and Linda (Scott) Butler of Prescott, AZ.
Wolf treasured spending time with family, traveling, flying, gardening, reading, working hard, and proving naysayers wrong when told it can’t be done in his business. He was thoughtful and often sent random care packages and gifts to family and friends. He was the man with the plan and there was never a dull moment in his presence.
He will be missed by those that call him Papa Ashley (Casey) Lanius, Kory (Meghan) Hausner, Lyndsay (Ben Kenny) Hausner , Kristen (Tim) York, Ryan (Kelly) Fischer, Derek (Sara) Coe, Sean (Lily) Coe, Kira (Kate) South, Bryce Butler, Ethan (Brittany) Butler, Isabel (Eric) Whiteside, Grace Butler, Olivia Butler, Addison Hausner, Maci Hausner and Levi Hausner, and 19 great-grandchildren. He also leaves behind two sisters Helga Hausner and Ursula Weinberg, loyal friends and in-laws Bernie & Ed Mokijewski, dear friend Egon Babler, and many nieces and nephews.
