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Portage County Gazette - Portage, Wisconsin February 15, 2013
Leonard M. Karch

Leonard M. Karch, 92, Rosholt, died Tuesday, Feb. 12, 2013, at his home.

A service will be held at 3 p.m. Sunday at Shuda Funeral Chapel in Stevens Point. Burial with full military honors will be held at 1 p.m. Monday at Veterans Memorial Cemetery in King.

Visitation will be held at the funeral home from noon Sunday until the service.

Condolences may be offered online at www.shudafuneral.com.

Mr. Karch was born Sept. 9, 1920, in Arnott, a son of the late Joseph and Mary (Smaglik) Karch. He attended Arnott schools and began working for his father at JJ Karch Dry Goods Store and later at the Arnott Creamery.

He was married to Mildred Gibbs on May 8, 1943, in Plover. They later divorced.

He entered the U.S. Army on June 26, 1944, and served in Italy during World War II. He was honorably discharged on June 20, 1946, and returned to the area. He began his career at Preway where he worked as a line supervisor until his retirement in 1983.

He was married to Mary Newby on March 3, 1978, in Stevens Point. She died in 2012.

They later moved to Apache Junction, Ariz., where they resided until her death.

Survivors include by four daughters, Kay (Fred) Molski, Wisconsin Rapids; Barb (Fred) Sankey, Plover, Lorraine (Harry) Glisczinski, Amherst Junction, and Debra (Jeff) Werachowski, Custer; one son, Robert (Cheri), Rosholt; one sister, Angeline Roszak; four stepchildren, Sherry (Ron) Peters, Mosinee, Jim (Patti) Newby, Plover, Cindy (Steve) Carr, Amherst Junction, and Paula (Jason) Wanta, Arnott; 28 grandchildren, 29 great-grandchildren, one great-great-grandson.

He was also preceded in death by one sister, five brothers and two stepgrandchildren.

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Portage County Gazette - Portage, Wisconsin November 23, 2012
Michael A. Penne

Michael A. Penne, 85, a resident at the Wisconsin Veterans Home in King, formerly of the town of Buena Vista, died Thursday, Nov. 15, 2012, at Riverside Hospital in Waupaca.

Visitation will be held at Boston Funeral Home in Stevens Point from 5 to 7 p.m. Monday. Interment will be in Wisconsin Veterans Cemetery in King at a later date.

Condolences may be offered online at www.bostonfuneralhome.net.

Mr. Penne was born May 14, 1927, in Waterloo, Iowa, a son of the late Joseph and Alberta (Odgen) Penne. He grew up in the Chicago area in Illinois. He attended local schools before going to a trade school to become a plumber.

He was inducted into the U.S. Army and was honorably discharged.

He worked as a union plumber for 45 years at various mills in the area.

He was a past member of the Shriners and Masons.

Survivors include one daughter, Pat Penne-Hampel, Plover; one brother; three sisters; and two grandchildren.

He was also preceded in death by one daughter, Barbara McConnell; and his siblings.

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Portage County Gazette - Portage, Wisconsin - October 26, 2012
John A. Bernas

John A. Bernas, 62, Plover, died Thursday, Oct. 18, 2012, at his home.

A Funeral Mass will be held at 11 a.m. Tuesday at St. Stanislaus Catholic Church in Stevens Point, with the Rev. Tom Lindner officiating. Burial will be in the Wisconsin Veterans Memorial Cemetery in King.

Visitation will be at the church from 10 a.m. Tuesday until the services.

A memorial in his name will be established at a later date.

Pisarski Funeral Home of Stevens Point assisted the family with arrangements. Condolences may be offered online at www.pisarskifuneralhome.com.

Mr. Bernas was born April 4, 1950, in Stevens Point, a son of Edward and Genevieve (Walczak) Bernas.

He served in the Army National Guard 32nd Division 120th Field Artillery for 25 years, retiring as a master sergeant.

He was employed by Ed Bernas Heating as a sheet metal journeyman for more than 40 years.

He was a member of the 32nd Division Association.

Survivors include his parents, Stevens Point; three brothers, Tom (Stephanie), Plover, and Jim (Cindy) and Bob (Carol), both of Stevens Point; and one sister, Donna (Dave) Suchon, Stevens Point.

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Portage County Gazette - Portage, Wisconsin - July 13, 2012
Alois Kubowski

Alois Kubowski, 80, a Portage County native, died Tuesday, June 19, 2012.

There will be no service. His ashes will be interned in King Veterans Cemetery in King.

Mr. Kubowski was born Feb. 9, 1932, in Portage County, a son of the late August and Rose Kubowski.

He served in the U.S. Army in 1954 during the Korean War.

He was married to Christine Niemczyk on Sept. 17, 1955.

He started his own business in welding and salvage in 1965 and ran the business until he retired.

Survivors include his wife; one daughter, Donna, Oklahoma City, Okla.; and one son, David, Hinton, Okla.

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Portage County Gazette - Portage, Wisconsin April 6, 2007
Louis Helminiak

Louis Helminiak, 81, 3257 Orchid Lane, Stevens Point, died Tuesday, April 3, 2007, at his home.

Services are pending at the Shuda Funeral Chapel.

A complete obituary will appear in next Friday's edition of The Gazette.

Portage County Gazette - Portage, Wisconsin - April 13, 2007
Louis 'Louie' Helminiak

Louis "Louie" Helminiak, 81, Stevens Point, died Tuesday, April 3, 2007, at his home.

Services will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday at the Shuda Funeral Chapel in Stevens Point with the Rev. Al Jakubowski officiating. A private burial will take place at the Veterans Memorial Cemetery in King at a later date.

Visitation will be at the funeral chapel from noon to 2 p.m. Saturday. American Legion Post 6 will hold a ritual at 1 p.m. Saturday at the funeral chapel.

Memorials in his memory may be directed to The Leukemia and Lymphoma Society Donor Services; PO Box 4072; Pittsfield, MA 01202.

Condolences may be offered online at shudafuneral.com.

Mr. Helminiak was born May 1, 1925, in Stevens Point, a son of the late Casimir and Mary (Przybylski) Helminiak. He grew up in Stevens Point and graduated from P.J. Jacobs High School in 1942.

He served in the United States Navy. He entered the service on July 26, 1943, in Milwaukee. He served as a storekeeper third class and earned the Victory Ribbon, American Area Ribbon and the Asiatic Pacific Ribbon, with one Bronze Star. He was honorably discharged on May 8, 1946, at Great Lakes, Ill.

He returned to Stevens Point and worked for the Soo Line Railroad, retiring after 40 years. He said he was known for "switching rail cars faster than anyone else in Stevens Point."

He was married to El Jane Mrozinski 57 years ago.

Survivors include his wife; one son, Mark; three daughters, Marilyn, Marlene (Alan) and Marian; and one sister, Leone Koss.

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Portage County Gazette - Portage, Wisconsin May 27, 2012
El Jane M. 'Janie' Helminiak

El Jane M. "Janie" Helminiak, 84, Stevens Point, died Sunday, May 27, 2012, at her home.

A funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday at Shuda Funeral Chapel in Stevens Point, with Dwaine Habrat officiating. Burial will be in Veterans Memorial Cemetery in King at a later date.

Visitation will be at the funeral chapel from 9 a.m. Thursday until the service.

Memorials in her name may be directed to Alzheimer's Disease Research, 22512 Gateway Center Drive, PO Box 1950, Clarksburg, MD 20871-1950 (www.ahaf.org).

Condolences may be offered online at www.shudafuneral.com.

Mrs. Helminiak was born April 25, 1928, in Stevens Point, a daughter of the late Alois "Lloyd" and Regina "Jean" Mrozinski. She graduated from P.J. Jacobs High School in 1945.

She was married to Louie Helminiak on Oct. 1, 1947, in Stevens Point. He preceded her in death.

She worked for Sentry Insurance for 40 years, retiring in 1987.

Survivors include four children, Marilyn, Marlene (Alan Brause), Mark and Marian; one sister, Mary Ann Fritschler; and one brother, Greg Mrozinski.

She was also preceded in death by three brothers, Raymond, Gerald and George; and one sister, Leone Marshall.

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Portage County Gazette - Portage, Wisconsin - October 3, 2008
Robert S. Barnes

Robert S. Barnes, 74, Rosholt, died Tuesday, Sept. 30, 2008, at St. Michael's Hospital.

Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Friday at the Shuda Funeral Chapel in Stevens Point, with the Rev. Bill Carlson officiating. Burial with full military honors will be at the Veterans Cemetery in King.

Visitation will be at the funeral home from 4 to 7 p.m. Thursday and again from 10 a.m. Friday until the services. The Rosholt American Legion Post 509 will combine with Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 568 and Disabled American Veterans Post 10262 for a ritual at 6:30 p.m. Thursday at the funeral chapel.

A memorial in lieu of flowers will be established in his name for the Humane Society of Portage County, 3200 Iber Lane, Plover, WI 54467.

Condolences may be offered online at www.shudafuneral.com.

Mr. Barnes was born Feb. 13, 1934, in Phillipsburg, Pa., a son of the late Samuel and Olive (Cullin) Barnes. As a child, he moved with his family to Canton, Ohio, where he graduated from high school.

He entered the United States Air Force on April 28, 1950, and later served in the U.S. Army. He retired as a construction mechanic 1 from the U.S. Navy on Nov. 18, 1974, at Great Lakes, Ill. During his career in the armed services, he earned many medals, including the National Defense Service Medal, Korean Service Medal, Good Conduct Medal, United Nations Medal, Occupational Service Medal, Vietnam Service Medal and Vietnam Campaign Medal. He also earned the Combat Action Ribbon and the Civic Action Unit Award. An American flag is being flown in his memory by the U.S. Navy Seabees at Camp Moreell, Kuwait.

He was married to Martha Jurczynski on May 25, 1974, in Glenview, Ill.

After earning his honorable discharge from the U.S. Navy, he worked as a district service manager for Ryder Truck Services and the Glenview Country Club until his retirement in 1995.

He and his wife moved to the Rosholt area in 1995.

He was a member of Rosholt American Legion Post 509, Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 568 and Disabled American Veterans Post 10262.

Survivors include his wife; his five children, Roberta (Lonnie) Shelton, Jayne (Gary) Clay, Charles (Lauren) Barnes, Robert (Susie) Barnes Jr., and Stephen (Angie) Barnes, all of Gulfport, Miss.; nine grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren.

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Portage County Gazette - Portage, Wisconsin - May 8, 2012
Martha M. Barnes

Martha M. Barnes, 79, Rosholt, died Thursday, March 8, 2012, at Ministry St. Joseph's Hospital in Marshfield.

Funeral services will be at 11 a.m. Monday at Pisarski/Dzikoski Funeral Home in Stevens Point, with Deacon Jim Trzinski officiating. Burial will be in the Central Wisconsin Veterans Memorial Cemetery in King.

Visitation will be at the funeral home from 10 a.m. Monday until the services.

Condolences may be offered online at www.pisarskifuneralhome.com.

Mrs. Barnes was born and raised in Chicago, Ill., a daughter of the late Joseph and Michalena Jurczynski.

She was married to Robert S. Barnes. He preceded her in death.

Survivors include two daughters, Roberta (Lonnie) Shelton and Jayne Clay, both of Gulfport, Miss.; three sons, Chuck (Lauren), Bob (Susie) and Steve (Angie), all of Gulfport, Miss.; two sisters, Dorothy Meyers, Chicago, Ill., and Marcyanna Williams, Kansas City, Mo.; and grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

She was also preceded in death by one sister, Harriet March; two brothers, Joseph Jurczynski and Henry Jurczynski; and one son-in-law, Gary Clay.

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Portage County Gazette - Portage, Wisconsin - March 9, 2012
Frank B. Podach

Frank B. Podach, 62, a resident at the Wisconsin Veteran's Home in King, formerly of Stevens Point, died Tuesday, Feb. 28, 2012.

A memorial service will be held at 11 a.m. Friday, March 2, at the Main Chapel of the Wisconsin Veteran's Home in King. Burial will be in Central Wisconsin Veterans Memorial Cemetery in King.

Visitation will be at the chapel from 10:30 a.m. Friday until the service.

Maple Crest Funeral Home in Waupaca assisted the family with arrangements. Condolences may be offered online at www.maplecrestfh.com.

Mr. Podach was born May 21, 1949, in Stevens Point, a son of the late Frank and Dorothy (Nordbye) Podach.

He served in the Army during the Vietnam War.

Survivors include four sisters, Barb (Donald) Farwell, Madison, Carol Berry, Deerfield, and Marilyn (Michael) Weisbrod and Patricia (Richard) Nagorski, both of Stevens Point; and three brothers, Ed (Sandy), Bellville, and Thomas and Robert, both of Stevens Point. He was also preceded in death by one sister, Janice Podach.

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Portage County Gazette - Portage, Wisconsin - April 15, 2011
Mayford L. 'Mike' Rice

Mayford L. "Mike" Rice, 81, Amherst, died Tuesday, April 5, 2011, at Ministry St. Michael's Hospital in Stevens Point.

A memorial service will be held at 7:30 p.m. Friday, April 8, 2011, at Maple Crest Funeral Home in Waupaca. Burial of cremains will be in the Central Wisconsin Veteran's Memorial Cemetery in King.

Visitation will be at the funeral home from 6 p.m. Friday.

The family has established a memorial fund for Ministry Hospice in his name.

Condolences may be offered online at www.maplecrestfuneralhome.com.

Mr. Rice was born Oct. 11, 1929, in the town of Royalton, a son of the late Howard and Alice (Ravey) Rice.

He was a Marine, serving his country from Nov. 27, 1951, to Nov. 5, 1953.

For 35 years, he was a mechanic, working for Steibs in Waupaca and Cooper Auto in Stevens Point. He had also been a certified nursing assistant for 12 years at the Wisconsin Veterans Home in King.

Survivors include his wife, Marion; two daughters, Michelle Law, Amherst, and Mary Jo (special friend, Jim Anderson) Schroth, Plover; four sons, Mickey (Nancy), Mark (Brenda) and Mike (Rhonda), all of Waupaca, and Matt (Sandy), Weyauwega; two former wives, Joanne Rice and Ardyce Schroeder, both of Waupaca; one brother, Donald, Phoenix, Ariz.; 15 grandchildren; and nine great-grandchildren.

He was also preceded in death by one brother, Melvin; and one grandson, Jay Bradley Rice.

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Portage County Gazette - Portage, Wisconsin - February 25, 2011
Ronald L. Pankow

Ronald Leigh Pankow, 66, Waupaca, formerly of Stevens Point, died Monday, Feb. 21, 2011, at Theda Clark Medical Center in Neenah.

A memorial service will be held at noon Saturday at Shepherd of the Lakes Church in Waupaca, with Pastor Dean Wheeler officiating. Burial will be in the spring in the Wisconsin Veterans Memorial Cemetery in King.

Visitation will be at the church from 9 a.m. Saturday until the services.

A memorial in his name will be established at a later date.

Pisarski/Dzikoski Funeral Home of Stevens Point assisted the family with arrangements. Condolences may be offered online at www.pisarskifuneralhome.com.

Mr. Pankow was born Nov. 8, 1944, in Decorah, Iowa, a son of the late Raymond and Wilma (Weflen) Pankow.

He entered the U.S. Air Force on Feb. 10, 1964, serving as an airman first class. He received the National Defense Service Medal, Air Force Good Conduct Medal and the Small Arms Expert Marksmanship Ribbon. He was honorably discharged on Aug. 31, 1967.

He attended the University of Wisconsin-Platteville, graduating in 1971 with a degree in accounting.

He was married to Trudy Prell on Aug. 17, 1968, in Waupaca.

Mr. Pankow was a public accountant, working for Elmer Timm, Timm Schmidt and Co. and Clifton Gunderson LLP, retiring in 2002. He currently owned Pankow Tax and Accounting.

Survivors include his wife; three sons, Scott and Curt (April Wistrom), both of Waupaca; and Jeff (Beth), Clinton, Mo.; one sister, Linda (Keith) Johnson, Decorah, Iowa; and four grandchildren.

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Portage County Gazette - Portage, Wisconsin - June 14, 2002
Timothy J. Turner

Timothy J. Turner, 52, (town of Belmont) Almond, died Tuesday, June 11, 2002, at Riverside Medical Center in Waupaca.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10 a.m. Saturday at St. Patrick Church in the town of Lanark of St. Maximilian Parish, with the Rev. Daniel Farley officiating. Burial will be in the Wisconsin Veterans Memorial Cemetery at King.

Visitation will be from 4 to 8 p.m. Friday at Holly Funeral Home in Waupaca, with a prayer service at 7:30 p.m.

A memorial has been established for the Tim Turner Scholarship Fund at Almond-Bancroft High School.

Mr. Turner was born Feb. 26, 1950, in Waukesha, a son of Claire J. and Marjorie (Hartsworm) Turner.

He served in the U.S. Army during the Vietnam War.

He was married to Karen Pionkowski on April 16, 1983, in Amherst.

He was the owner and operator of Turner Services in Weyauwega.

Survivors include his wife; one daughter, Beth, Almond; one son, Kyle, Almond, his parents, Waupaca; and one brother, Ronald C. (Mary), Mukwonago.

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Portage County Gazette - Portage, Wisconsin - April 24, 2009 pg40
Marian H. Olski

Marian H. Olski, 83, Stevens Point, died Monday, April 20, 2009, at her home while under the care of Ministry Home Care-Hospice Services.

Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday at the Shuda Funeral Chapel in Stevens Point, with the Rev. Al Burkhardt officiating. Burial will be at a later date at the Veterans Memorial Cemetery in King.

Visitation will be at the funeral chapel from 9:30 a.m. Thursday until the services. The Women of the Moose Lodge 311 will hold a ritual at the funeral chapel at 10:30 a.m. Thursday.

A memorial in lieu of flowers will be established.

Condolences may be offered online at www.shudafuneral.com.

Mrs. Olski was born Oct. 10, 1925, in Wyoming, a daughter of the late Walter and Inez (Bird) Portwood. As a child she moved with her family to the state of Washington where she attended school.

She entered the United States Navy on June 17, 1944, in Spokane, Wash. She served as a seaman second class and received an honorable discharge on April 11, 1945, in Corpus Christi, Texas.

She was married to Leonard "Blackie" Olski of the U.S. Marines on Jan. 27, 1945, in Corpus Christi, Texas.

They resided in the state of Washington until 1950 when they moved to the Stevens Point area where he is originally from.

The couple owned and operated the Congress Club for many years and, after turning the business over to their daughter, Monica, and her husband, Joe, she was the head cook for 12 years at the Moose Family Lodge until retiring in 2002.

Survivors include her husband; two daughters, Barbara (David) Zagrzebski, Mosinee, and Monica Neuberger, Stevens Point; family member, Joe Neuberger, Custer; one brother, Jack (Bonnie) Harpham, Klameth Falls, Ore.; eight grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren.

She was also preceded in death by one infant son and one brother.

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Portage County Gazette - Portage, Wisconsin - My 29, 2009 pg34
Floyd E. Ganther

Floyd E. Ganther, 60, Mosinee, died Sunday, May 24, 2009, at his home.

Friends and family will celebrate his life from 10 a.m. to noon Friday at the Shuda Funeral Chapel in Stevens Point. Burial will be in Veterans Cemetery in King.

Condolences may be offered online at www.shudafuneral.com.

Mr. Ganther was born March 15, l949, in Mauston, a son of the late Richard Floyd and Josephine Victoria (Leszczynski) Ganther. He graduated from Necedah High School.

He entered the U.S. Army on July 4, 1969, at Fort Campbell, Ky. He was discharged on Jan. 11, 1972, at Fort Riley, Kansas. He received the National Defense Medal and was a rifle marksman. He served in Portugal during the Vietnam War. He then served in the Army Reserves until June 26, 1975.

After service he worked for the Department of Natural Resources in fire control until coming to Stevens Point in 1979. He was a letter carrier for the post office until his retirement due to ill health in 2005.

He was a member of the National Letter Carriers Local 381.

He was married to Vicki Marie Simonis on July 3, 2004, in Wausau.

Survivors include his wife; two sons, Craig Ganther, Wausau, and Albert (Victoria) Simonis, Mosinee; one daughter, Ronda (Bradley) Stieber, Wausau; one sister, JoAnn Ganther, Necedah; one brother, Charles (Nancy) Ganther, Necedah; and four grandchildren.

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Portage County Gazette - Portage, Wisconsin - May 22, 2009 pg36
Kenneth G. Patton

Kenneth G. Patton, 79, King, father of five Portage County residents, died Friday, May 15, 2009, at the Wisconsin Veterans Home in King.

A Funeral Mass will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday in the Main Chapel at the Wisconsin Veterans Home in King, with the Rev. Paul Vanden Hogen officiating. Interment will be in Central Wisconsin Veterans Memorial Cemetery in the town of Farmington in Waupaca County.

Visitation will be at the chapel from 10 a.m. Thursday until the Mass.

Condolences may be offered online at www.hollyfuneralhome.com.

Mr. Patton was born April 25, 1930, in Mosinee, a son of the late Earl and Nora (Beyer) Patton.

He served in the U.S. Marines during the Korean War.

Survivors include six sons, Greg, Tennessee, Tim (Maggie), Fond du Lac, Jeff (Sherri), Tony (Carly) and Chris, all of Stevens Point, and Mike (Kelly), Plover; two daughters, Theresa (John) Carponter, Plover, and Patti (fiance Jeff VanArk) Patton, New London; two sisters, Eleanor Patton, Mosinee, and Charlene (Chuck) Sitas, New Lisbon; 16 grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; and his former spouse, Colette Marx, Plover.

He was also preceded in death by one brother, Earl.

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Stevens Point Daily Journal - Stevens Point, Wisconsin - July 16, 2010
Leonard 'Blackie' Olski

Leonard "Blackie" Olski, 88, 3236 Mary St., Stevens Point, the former longtime owner of the Congress Club in Stevens Point, died Wednesday, July 14, 2010, at Aspirus Wausau Hospital in Wausau.

Private family services will be held, and burial with full military honors will be held at Veterans Memorial Cemetery in King.

Shuda Funeral Services & Crematory of Stevens Point and Plover assisted the family with arrangements. Condolences may be offered online at www.shudafuneral.com.

Mr. Olski was born Jan. 27, 1922, in Stevens Point, a son of the late Thomas and Frances (Vase) Olski. He attended local schools.

He entered the U.S. Marines on Jan. 6, 1942. He was stationed with USMC Company K, Third Battalion, Sixth Marines. The Third Battalion was reassigned to the 2nd Marine Division in 1942, which participated in the following World War II campaigns: Guadalcanal, Southern Solomons, Tarawa, Saipan, Tinian and Okinawa. Later they were relocated to Nagasaki, Japan, within weeks after the atomic bomb was dropped on the city. He participated in the occupation of Japan in September 1945 until his honorable discharge in 1946. He was decorated with the Asiatic-Pacific Star Campaign Ribbon, Presidential Unit Citation 1 Star, American Theatre Ribbon, and Naval Unit Company and Japanese Occupational Ribbon.

He was married to Marian Portwood, herself serving in the U.S. Navy, on Jan. 27, 1945, in Corpus Christi, Texas. She died on April 20, 2009.

The couple moved to Stevens Point after his Marine tour was complete, and they owned and operated the Congress Club for 40 years before turning it over to his daughter, Monica.

Survivors include two daughters, Barbara (David) Zagrzebski, Mosinee, and Monica Neuberger, Stevens Point; seven grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren.

He was also preceded in death by an infant son, Leonard Thomas Olski Jr.