Wesley Glenn Mayer, Janesville  (1932 - 2009)

November 3, 1932 - November 17, 2009
Wesley Glenn Mayer, 77, died peacefully Tuesday, Nov. 17, 2009, after living a life of abundance, in which he gave to his family, friends, students, athletes, colleagues, and fellow athletic officials. Wes was born in Milwaukee, WI, on Nov. 3, 1932, to Arthur Adam Mayer and Ida Ebling Mayer. At the age of three, he moved to Edgerton, WI, with his parents. Wes married Barbara Dietz on June 6, 1992. He graduated from Edgerton High School in 1950. In 1954 he received a Bachelor's Degree from UW-LaCrosse in physical education and general science and health. At LaCrosse, Wes was one of the few student-athletes who participated in a sport every season–cross country in fall, swimming in winter, and track in spring. He lettered in each sport every year, receiving 12 letters total. He is the only athlete at the UW-LaCrosse to earn 12 letters. He holds a Master's Degree in physical education from the UW-Madison. He also accumulated credits towards a Doctorate Degree at the UW–Madison. Wes was inducted into the Athletic Halls of Fame in Edgerton, WI, Janesville, WI, and UW-LaCrosse, and the Wisconsin Swim Coaches Hall of Fame. Wes taught and coached baseball and basketball at Plum City, WI, from 1954-1956, before joining the Janesville Public Schools staff in 1956, where he retired in 1991. In Janesville, he coached boys and girls swim at Craig High School. From 1957-2009, he officiated a number of sports, primarily track, cross country and swim. He was a member of the NCAA Swim Officials Association and the WIAA Officials Association. Wes’ teaching and coaching career permitted him to influence and work with hundreds of students and athletes. Wes will be remembered for his generosity, knowledge, courage, kindness, and integrity.
Still loving Wes is his beloved wife, Barbara Mayer; children and stepchildren: Randall Mayer of Janesville, Rene Mayer of Janesville, Robin (Matt) Anderson of Janesville, Rae (David) Winn of Kingston, WA, Robert (Lisa) Dietz of Waukesha, and Kristi (Lea) Dietz of Madison; grandchildren: Aaron Mayer, Andrew Mayer, Abby Mayer, Justin Zeinert, Anna Mayer, Jessica Zeinert, Robert Dietz, Alex Winn, William Dietz, Rachael Winn, and Arthur Anderson; a sister, Marilyn Sholl of Minnesota; and other family and friends.
Wes was preceded in death by his parents, Arthur and Ida Mayer; and by the mother of his children, Diane Patricia Peters Mayer.
A funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. on Monday, Nov. 23, 2009, at the CARGILL UNITED METHODIST CHURCH, 2000 Wesley Ave., Janesville, WI, with the Rev. Forest Wells and the Rev. David Boyd officiating. A Visitation will be held on Sunday from 12 until 4 p.m. at SCHNEIDER APFEL SCHNEIDER & SCHNEIDER FUNERAL HOME, 1800 E. Racine St., Janesville, WI. Interment will be in Milton Lawns Memorial Park. Lasting memorials may be made to Cargill United Methodist Church or HospiceCare, Inc. For online condolences and registry: www.schneiderfuneraldirectors.com.
I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, I have kept the faith. --2 Timothy 4:7