Frank Joseph Gasienica, age 87, of Friendship, Wisconsin died Tuesday, May 22, 2007 at his home surrounded by his loving family following a long battle with cancer.
Funeral services will be 11:00 a.m. on Friday, May 25, 2007 at the St. Joseph’s Catholic Church in
Friendship, Wisconsin. Father James P. McNamee will officiate. Interment will be at the St. Leos Catholic Cemetery, Friendship, Wisconsin.
Visitation will be 5 to 8 p.m. on Thursday at Roseberry’s Funeral Home. A prayer service will be held at 7:45 p.m.
Frank was born June 25, 1919 in Chicago, Illinois to John and Bernice (Roj) Gasienica. He attended school in Chicago thru the 8th grade. Frank moved with his family to Friendship in 1935. The family bought a farm, working it for a number of years while working for John Vana on his farm and cutting ice for Ted Ashworth on Friendship Lake. He also worked for L. Picus and Sons, Gambles Store, Red Owl Grocery Store as a meat cutter for 26 years, A-F High School as a custodian for 10 years and then transferred to the Adams Grade School until his retirement in 1987.
Frank married Anne E. Viktora on October 25, 1954 at the St. Joseph’s Catholic Church in Adams, WI.
Frank enjoyed gardening, working in the woods, playing cards, spending time with his family and grandchildren, watching the Chicago Cubs and the Milwaukee Brewers baseball games, and his enjoyment of model trains.
Frank was preceded in death by his Father, John Gasienica; Step-Father, John Slowinski; Mother, Bernice Slowinski; two sisters and one brother in the 1918 flu epidemic.
Survivors:
Wife: Anne Gasienica of Friendship, Wisconsin
Daughter: Sharon Gasienica (Gary Hetzel) of Friendship, Wisconsin
Daughter: Janice (Jeff) Walters of Oxford, Wisconsin
Son: Laurence (Karen) Gasienica of Friendship, Wisconsin
Grandchild: Matthew Dehmlow of Oxford, Wisconsin
Grandchild: Garrett Gasienica of Friendship, Wisconsin
Grandchild: Travis Walters of Oxford, Wisconsin
Step-Granddaughter: Rachel Barrick of Friendship, Wisconsin
Step-Grandson: Nicholas Walters of Baraboo, Wisconsin
Step-Grandson: Ross Walters of Oxford, Wisconsin
Step-Granddaughter: Maribeth Barrick of Friendship, Wisconsin
Step-Granddaughter: Sarah Barrick of Friendship, Wisconsin
Roseberry’s Funeral Home is assisting the family. Visit www.roseberrys.com for online condolences and further information.
So sorry to hear of your
loss. Don and I live in Az. now. Didn’t
know that Frank was ill.
Death leaves a heartache no one can heal, love leaves a memory no one can steal. With deepest sympathy,
Rhonda and Wil-Michael Richlen
Our sympathy to your family. You are in our thoughts.
MY THOUGHTS ARE WITH ALL OF YOU AT THIS SAD TIME. BLESSINGS TO ALL.
Larry
Scott and I were very sorry to hear about dad. I know how difficult it is to lose a family member, may god bless you and your family. Our thoughts and prayer are with you.
My condolences to Franks family. When I was a boy Frank would hire me for some odd jobs around his farm. He would always let me drive his car before I was old enough for a license. Frank was a good man and I am sure his family will miss him.
I Miss you Grampa
you are my grandpa choo- cho .and I miss the fun with you.
love
Garrett
Our prayers are with you in your time of sorrow. I am sure you will remember the good times and all the help he provided you.
Bob Beaver
May God comfort you during this difficult time.