Klimek, John Leslie

1919 - 2007  (88 years)    Has no ancestors but 2 descendants in this family tree.

• Name	Klimek, John Leslie
  Born	23 Dec 1919	Merrill, Lincoln, Wisconsin, USA
  Gender	Male
  Military Service	From 11 Mar 1942 to 8 Oct 1945
  WWII, US Army
  Name:John Klimek Gender:Male Birth Date:23 Dec 1919 Death Date:23 Dec 2007 Branch 1:ARMY Enlistment Date 1:11 Mar 1942 Release Date 1:8 Oct 1945
  Died	23 Dec 2007	Appleton, Outagamie, Wisconsin, USA
  Obituary	24 Dec 2007
  Appleton Post Crescent
  John Leslie Klimek, age 88, of Appleton, died Sunday morning, December 23, 2007, on his birthday. He was born December 23, 1919, to the late Peter and Mary (Witucki) Klimek in Merrill and grew up in Wausau. As a young child, John, moved to Appleton. He enlisted in the U.S. Army in 1942 and served in Europe, being discharged in 1946. While serving in Europe, he was involved with the D-Day Invasion and was a Utah Beach survivor. John had been employed by Graphic Communications, as a printer, retiring at the age of 75. He was a championship bowler, an avid golfer and had won the Senior Championship at Reid Municipal Golf Course. John was an avid Packers fan; in his retirement he enjoyed reading, especially historical fiction. He enjoyed keeping his yard looking nice, playing cards and had been caregiver to his wife and daughter. He was a member of St. Thomas More Catholic Church and the Knight s of Columbus. Survivors include his wife, Rose M. (Braatz) Klimek, whom he married, November 30, 1946; three daughters: Barbara (Tom) Wentzel, Kimberly; Jane (Glen) Heino, Roseville, MN; Mary Beth Klimek, Appleton; a granddaughter, Sarah (Peter) Stoeger, Appleton; four great-grandchildren: Ryan, age five, Samantha, age two, Luke, age two, and Renee, age two; a brother, Norbert (Carolyn) Wieloch, Appleton; four sisters-in-law: Marie Klimek, St. Louis, MO; Joan Wieloch, Menasha; Lucy Belonger, Elgin, IL; Edith (Milton) Thielke, Houston, TX; nieces and nephews, close neighbors and friends. He was preceded in death by his parents, his step-father, John Wieloch, brothers, Chester Klimek and Leonard Wieloch, a sister, Lucille (Ivan) Rhyner, brothers and sisters-in-law: Rupert (Dorothy) Braatz, George (June) Braatz, Delores (Evan) Tinsman, John (Elsie) Braatz, Robert Belonger, his in-laws, George and Rose (Krumbach) Braatz, nieces and nephews. The funeral liturgy for John will be held at 11 a.m. Friday, December 28, 2007, at ST THOMAS MORE CATHOLIC CHURCH, 1810 North McDonald Street, with Father Gerald Falk officiating. Friends may call at the church on Friday from 9 a.m. until the time of the mass. A memorial fund is being established. Mary Beth says, rest in peace, Dad. A special thank you to Carolina Manor, Dr. Travis Kroner, Dr. David Buchanan and the staff of Appleton Medical Center. WICHMANN FUNERAL HOME 537 North Superior Street John Leslie Klimek 12/23/1919 12/23/2007 Post Crescent 12/24/2007 C 6
  Reference Number	6511
  Person ID	I317893	1FamilyTree
  Last Modified	2 Sep 2018

  
  

  Family	Braatz, Rose Marie,   b. 21 Jan 1923, Shawano, Shawano, Wisconsin, USA ,   d. 28 Oct 2009, Appleton, Outagamie, Wisconsin, USA  (Age 86 years)
  Married	30 Nov 1946
  Children	1. Klimek, Mary Beth   2. Klimek, Barbara
  Last Modified	26 Sep 2016
  Family ID	F206297	Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

  
  

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