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Michael Stankowski Obituary

Stankowski, Michael

Michael Dominic Stankowski, age 66, of Greenville, Wisconsin, died at home on Friday, April 21, 2017.

Michael was born on April 11, 1951 in Wausau to Dominic and Marcella (Marsh-Kort) Stankowski. He attended UW Stevens Point and Fox Valley Tech. He married Char Gavinski on September 19, 1989. In 1990, Michael was involved in a serious motorcycle accident that left him disabled, but he never let that stop him from enjoying life. He loved hunting, fishing, swimming, and speed- whether in his boat or riding his motorcycle. Michael was always the center of any family gathering by entertaining and telling jokes or being the leader in mischief. He was larger than life itself and could charm anyone he came in contact with.

Michael is survived by his wife Char Stankowski of Greenville; children Nathan (Jennifer) Stankowski of Rothschild, Caroleann (Jack) Ohannessian of Salem, NH, and Libbe (Mark) Slavin of Kronenewetter; grandchildren Madison Stankowski, Jacob and Joseph Ohannessian, and Ella and Bode Slavin; father Dominic Stankowski of Weston; sister Jessica (Robert) O'Donnell of McFarland and special niece Hayley of Rhode Island; sister-in-law and brother-in-law Marlene and Keith Kappel; brother in law Marvin Gavinski; and many aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, and cousins. It did not matter if you were family or not, he was always everyone's uncle.

He is preceded in death by his mother Marcella Stankowski; paternal grandparents Frank and Julia Stankowski; and maternal grandparents Irene and Wallace Kort.

Funeral Mass will be held at 11:00 am on Tuesday, April 25, 2017 at St. Agnes Catholic Church, 6101 Zinser St., Weston. Visitation will take place from 4:00 pm until 7:00 pm on Monday, April 24, 2017 at Brainard Funeral Home, 5712 Memorial Court, Weston, and again from 9:30 am until the time of services a the church on Tuesday.

Published by Wausau Daily Herald from Apr. 23 to Apr. 25, 2017.
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To my friend Char - I just saw the notice on Facebook. I am so very sorry. Please know that my heart hurts for you. I will call in a few weeks.
Love, Jeanno

April 26, 2017

Dear Char and family, my brother John called me today, Wednesday, to tell me of Mike's passing. So very surprised and saddened. Prayers to you Char and Jessica and Nick and all family. Mike has a special place in my heart, always hearty laughing when in his presence. Love to you.

Jan Jagerson

April 26, 2017

Dear Jessica, Mr. Stankowski and family,
I was so saddened to hear of Mikes death. Fond memories of days playing in the Rothschild park and wonderful times spent in the neighborhood. God Bless you in the days ahead. Hold close to your hearts your memories. May the love of friends give you comfort, the LOVE of GOD PEACE. With deepest sympathy and love, Kathy Pflieger Mathis

Kathy Pflieger

April 25, 2017

Char, we are so sorry to hear about mike. We do not get the paper so we do not know these things. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. I guess we should stay in touch more. Sorry to have missed his celebration of his life. Always had lots of fun with you two. Take care and please call us. Love, Kathy and Tom

Kathryn Feck

April 25, 2017

Char... My heart breaks for you. Praying for you to find a little bit of peace in the next couple of days, to make it threw this tough time.

Jennifer Downing

April 24, 2017

Char...I am so sorry for your loss..we have very fond memories of Mike and you. Take comfort that he is looking out for you from above.
Love and light... Janet
Amy, Meg and Alex Gavinski

Janet Gavinski

April 24, 2017

Nate- I am so very sorry for your loss. Sounds like he was an amazing man with a heart of gold. Thoughts and prayers to all of you during this very difficult time.

Kari Wierzba

April 23, 2017

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4:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.

Brainard Funeral Home and Cremation Center - Everest Chapel

5712 Memorial Court, Weston, WI 54476

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St. Agnes Catholic Church

6101 Zinser St., Weston, WI

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11:00 a.m.

St. Agnes Catholic Church

6101 Zinser St., Weston, WI

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5712 Memorial Court, Weston, WI 54476

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