George E. Nowicki
George E. Nowicki, age 73, of Wisconsin Rapids, formerly of Adams, died on Friday, October 11, 2013 at his home, after a brief illness.
Memorial Services will be held on Saturday, October 19, 2013 at 3:00 pm at the Kingdom Hall of Jehovah’s Witnesses, 1432 32nd Street in Wisconsin Rapids, with Ralph Dowell Jr. officiating. A visitation time will be held after 2 PM until time of services.
He was born in Chicago, Illinois the son of Edmund and Ellen (Dowell) Nowicki on February 11, 1940. He spent his early years in the Channel Lake – Antioch Illinois area surrounded by a large extended family. When he was seventeen years old, he dedicated his life to his Heavenly Father, Jehovah, and was baptized in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.
He married Diane Erickson on September 3, 1960 in Crystal Lake, Illinois, they recently celebrated 53 wonderful years together.
He spent over 40 years working in the Crystal Lake and Northern Illinois area trimming trees in conjunction with the Commonwealth Edison Power Company. During his life, his main occupation was in the wonderful work of preaching about God’s Kingdom. He and his wife and children lived in the Crystal Lake area before moving to Adams, Wisconsin, upon retirement and recently had moved to Wisconsin Rapids.
He is survived by his wife – Diane Nowicki of Wisconsin Rapids; daughter – Christine (Glen) Gutenberg of Arkdale, son – Peter (Leslie) Nowicki of Genoa City, son – Mark (Carrie) Nowicki of Genoa City; his grandchildren – Vanessa Gutenberg, Alexander Gutenberg, Elizabeth Gutenberg, Issabella Nowicki, Peter Nowicki Jr, Gabriella Nowicki, Clara Nowicki, Mabel Nowicki and Evelyn Nowicki; his brother-in-law – Glenn (Arlene) Erickson, sister-in-law – Beryl(Fred) Cook; brother-in-law David (Judy) Mitchell, many nieces, nephews cousins and dear friends. He was preceded in death by his parents Edmund and Ellen Nowicki, his beloved sister – Marjory Mitchell, his mother-in-law – Marie Erickson and father-in-law – Erick Erickson.
During his life, his main occupation was in the wonderful work of preaching about God’s Kingdom.
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To My friend,Diane, & all of your& George’s family-Christine&Glen ,Peter&Leslie ,Mark&Carrie-all the grandkids,in-laws,neices&nephews&friends:George was such a special person and we will all miss him! of all the GREAT many fun times& wonderful meals@ Nowicki’s I remember George in 90 degree heat cranking out home made peach ice-cream w/a SMILE on his face of course!!;) will look forward to seeing that again& its a guarantee(Acts 17:31,32&1Thes4:13-it helps us cope knowing we’ll see him again! Love&Sympathy&truly wish I could Be there now…
When I think of George, I hear his laugh. He was such a sweet, mild mannered man. I have so many memories with the Nowickis, spending hours sitting on their living room floor looking through Diane’s mountain of photos, spending Saturday morning breaks at Green St. Cafe, where Diane and George often shared a waffle, or always seeing George sit in his chair reading. For years George supported Diane in her pioneer ministry, often working with my dad in tree work. He always put Jehovah first. It’s a terrible thing to have to experience death, but I’m so greatful to know that our loved ones are simply “sleeping”, and Jehovah can’t wait for them to wake up! I love you Diane, thank you for all the memories that you made. But don’t stop making them!! You need to have some great adventure stories to tell George! 🙂 Our love goes to all the family. ~Kathleen
Diane and family,
We are so sorry for the loss of such a wonderful man. We always enjoyed the times we got to go out in service with him. He always brought such humor and fun to the mornings. We look forward to the time when we can hear his stories again. Until then, our thoughts and prayers are with all of you. We send you all our Christian Love.
Our prayers and thoughts are with the entire Nowicki family. We loved George and can’t wait to see his warm and loving smile again. Diane you are always in our thoughts and we miss you dearly. Even though we are miles apart, we love you and are here for you. John 5:28,29 is a promise we all look forward to.
Love you! Matt, Holly, Madison, Olivia and Gwyneth Mader
I am so sorry for your loss. George was a pillar in the kingdom hall, always faithful. I use to spend time as a child at George & Diane’s house in Crystal Lake. One thing I remember is George sitting in his chair in the living room reading his Bible. I asked him ” Do you always read the Bible?” he told me yes & that every year he read it he always found something new. That amazed me & has always stayed with me. I look forward to seeing him again. My love to the family. Diane thank you for all that George & you did for me & my family.