Patrick Donald Janecek of Friendship, Wisconsin passed away Monday, May 30, 2011 at the VA Hospital in Madison, Wisconsin.
Funeral services were held 11:00 a.m. on Friday, June 3rd, 2011 at Roseberrys Funeral Home in Friendship, WI. Father James P. McNamee officiated. Military honors were given by the Adams County Honor Guard.
Interment will be at the St. Johns Cemetery, Omaha, Nebraska.
Patrick was born April 4, 1935. He married Bernice Kros on June 9, 1963. He was a veteran of the Korean War, serving in the Navy. He worked as a welder at P&H Manufacturing for 43 years in Milwaukee before retiring to Friendship, Wisconsin area in 1998.
Patrick enjoyed hunting and fishing, telling stories, and visiting with his friends.
Patrick was a past member of Grand Marsh Snider Richard Post #273, and was a member of Adams American Legion Red Cloud Post #250, serving as the assistant chaplain for the Post, and was on the honor guard.
Patrick was preceded in death by his parents, Henry and Blanche (Brush) Janecek; father and mother-in-law, Frank and Ana (Kozol) Kros; and half-brother, Don Jessop.
Survived by his wife, Bernice Janecek; sister, Mary Ann (Donald) Strack; nephew, Bill (Angie) Strack and their daughter, Summer; also survived by his half-sister: Pat (Dennis) Green; half-brothers: Jerry (Jeanette) Jessop, Tom (Jodie) Jessop; brothers-in-law: Frank Kros Jr., Tom (Kathy) Kros, and Mike (Pauletta) Kros; sisters-in-law: Dorothy (Louis) Halamek and Eleanor Frady; further survived by many other nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends.
Bernice,
Sorry for your loss. I will miss talking with Pat and his stories. He left an impression on me that won’t be forgotten.
I work at the VA in Tomah and Pat was always so good humored and didnt get upset about anything. He did like to talk and it saddens me to know he will no longer be visiting here. God Bless.
Mary Ann & family,
So sorry to hear of your loss. Hope memories will comfort you during this difficult time.
Bernice,
I am so sorry to hear about Patrick, my thoughts and prayers are with you. I hope he and my mom are sharing stories and having a good laugh. If you ever need anything, please feel free to call.
Bernice- he was one of the funniest men i ever knew and probably ever knew, he always had a story for everything i mean everything he could cheer anyone and i always felt welcome and happy around him and im very sorry about your loss and im sure hes smiling and laughing right now down on us
Love Grant Kros
Bernice , We love you and Hope that you find peace and comfort during this time ,I have been blessed with having both of you in my life and being able to listen to all the stories. Pat will be greatly missed .
Miss you Uncle Pat. I wish I could’ve had the chance to hear another story. Now my dad has his partner in crime back at his side, I’m sure you two will have fun causing trouble. Love your niece Janelle
Bernice; we are so sorry to hear of Patrick’s passing. He was a wonderful man and will be greatly missed. Will see you soon. Love you.
My Uncle Pat.. Who will dress up like Santa Claus for the kids now? I miss you so much. You’re stories and jokes will be greatly missed. Aunt Bernice will need all the love and support she can get to get through this sad moment. I love you both dearly.
Got watch over you Bernice in this time of sorrow, sorry I can’t be at the funeral, but I will be thinking of you.
Bernice-
I am sorry for the loss of your husband. He was a warm and friendly man that made everyone feel welcome. You are in my thoughts and prayers.
Love Ruth
BERNICE IM VERY SORRY TO HERE ABOUT PATRICK.
IM VERY SORRY FOR YOUR LOST.
PRAYERS AND THOUGHTS WITH THE FAMILY….
Bernice our dearest friend, We share your loss of our Patrick, He has been like a Dad to us all these years ! We have wonderful Memories!Our Deepest Sympathy to You & all his Family.
Bernice, I am so sorry for your loss, and I will be praying for you and your family.
Aunt Bernice:
Sorry for your loss – my thoughts and prayers are with you. Uncle Donnie was one of the greatest story tellers of all time – I never tired of hearing him spin a tale. I will always remember him, my Dad and Mike at Terry’s Nessle Inn. May he rest in peace.
Love –
Steve
Dear Bernice,
How lucky I was to know Patrick, He was a wonderful person.
You have my condolences.
Donny…was one of the greatest storytellers of all time! He will be missed….
Bernice …so sorry about your loss.
You are in my thoughts and prayers.
We are sorry to hear of his passing. You are in our thoughts and prayers.
Thanks for all the memories…
I am sorry to hear of Pat’s passing.Take care of yourself-he is at peace now.