Horace "Si" Silas

Horace "Si" Silas, 83, of Green Bay, passed away on November 6, 2026 at Aurora Baycare Medical Center. He was born on January 31, 1943 to Leonard and Esther (Mitchell) Silas in Talledaga, AL. Si was drafted into the Navy and proudly served our country from 1965 until 1971.

He worked for Palmer Johnson for over 30 years. He was a woodworker at heart and he helped to complete the final details of the yacht. Si got to be a part of the launch parties and joined to crew to bring the yachts to Savannah, GA. Si would not only help the crew, but was the main cook for the ship.

Not only did Si do woodworking as a career, he loved working with wood into his retirement. He also enjoyed restoring antiques, such as his daughter's kitchen table and a beautiful buffet. He cherished the time he spent with his family especially his new great-granddaughter.

Si is survived by his loving daughter, Charity (Paul) Rentmeester their daughter, Haley (Tyler Otto) Rentmeester, along with his beloved great-granddaughter, Sawyer Elizabeth. He is also survived by his son, James Silas and his sons: Dakota, Mason, and Taylor; he is further survived by many nieces, nephews, and dear friends. He was preceded in death by his parents, and all his siblings.

Friends and family may visit at Newcomer Cremations, Funerals, Receptions, 340 S. Monroe Ave on Thursday, November 19, 2026 from 4:00 pm until 6:00pm with a Memorial Service following at 6:00pm, closing with Military Honors.

Private inurnment will take place at the Central Wisconsin Veteran Cemetery in King, WI.

The family would like to extend a thank you to all the staff and nurses at Aurora BayCare and Oddfellow Nursing Home, for all their care, comfort, and support that was given to Si and the family.

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