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for Zygmunt Choroszy
Ron & Jean Zobrak
March 3, 2025
We sure miss you and your stories
carol Jean Zobrak & Ron
March 3, 2022
Ziggy was a wonderful person and every one liked listening to his stories.
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Robert Choroszy
April 11, 2011
The world will never know a finer man or father than my dad. He taught all of us the meaning of life and how to treat each other with love and respect. There is no mystery to me on how he touched so many of our lives. You must not forget his great story of survival and love. He was a great teacher to many and a wonderful provider for his family. Dad, we ask you to watch over all of us now and work your magic with God as you take us through the rest of our journey until we see you again.
Joe Choroszy
April 9, 2011
DAD, you are the light of my life! Love, your Joey.
April 7, 2011
To the GREATEST FATHER in the world, Your sons....Jim,Bob,Joe,Alan,Glenn and your daughter-in-laws...Darlene,Kris,Dawn,Tammy,Becky love and miss you with all our hearts. We'll all help take care of your Marvelee (our mom) cause she misses and loves you the most. May the love of God and you shine upon all of us for now and forever Amen
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Tammy Chorsozy
April 7, 2011
Ziggy,
I am going to miss you asking for your nurse. lol. I will take good care of your son Al and all your grandkids. But don't get to wild up there with my mom Karen.
Ziggy and Marvel and Helen and Jerry
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Tom Olson
March 24, 2011
I am so enjoying all the messages left in memory of "Ziggy". He will not be forgotten by many lives he touched. May he rest in peace.
Brooke Kramer
March 23, 2011
My condolences go out to your family and friends. You were an inspiration to many. I wish I would have met you earlier, you were such a kind man. I will treat your grandson (Brandon) well, and will do just what you asked of me. May you sing in heaven with the angels and may god welcome you into his heavenly kingdom with gracious open arms. You will be dearly missed by many, but never forgotten there is always a space for you in my heart. Rest in peace <3
Eddie & Betty Wichlacz
March 20, 2011
Dear Ziggy,
Eddie and I are missing you already. Coming to see you and Marvel in Milwaukee was always a pleasure. Now Eddie has only us women to talk to. Oh yes Ziggy...how you loved to come up north to Milan. We will both miss that. We know you are in heaven, so keep your eye on us to guide us the rest of our lives. You were a great man. God Bless.
Love,
Sister-in-law Betty and Brother-in-law Eddie
Marvel Choroszy
March 20, 2011
Ziggy,
Till we meet again in our heavenly Father's house...I will love you and hold you forever in my heart.
Your Marvelie
March 15, 2011
I did not personally know Mr.Choroszy, but may I say I would have been honored to know him. His story caught my eye in the paper. The events he went through are just indescribable. He sounds like an amazing man anyone would be honored to know. Thank you Mr. C for all you did in your time in the concentration camps. I can't believe all the things you witnessed or the horrible men you met. My prayers and condolences to your family. They have one amazing life to cherish.
Margee OLSON
March 14, 2011
Condolences from Tom and Margee from NE. We feel so very fortunate to have known "Ziggy" and many of his family. He will be missed by many.
David Calbri
March 14, 2011
Bob, my deepest condolences to you and your family. You are all in my thoughts and prayers.
MICHELLE ARLUK-KANNER
March 13, 2011
THANK YOU FOR THE THINGS YOU DID DURING THE WAR. MAY G-D FORWVER KEEP THOSE DEAR TO YOU IN HIS GRACE. THE WORLD WOULD BE A BETTER PLACE WITH PEOPLE LIKE YOU.
I AM A 1st GENERATION, WHO NEVER KNEW MY GRANDPARENTS OR MOST OF MY AUNTS AND UNCLES. MY FAMILY CAME FROM VILNA, LITHAUNIA. I AND MY CHILD AND ALL HER FRIENDS MAKE SURE THAT THOSE TO COME "WILL NOT FORGET"
REST IN PEACE
Mark kuchta
March 13, 2011
Choroszy Family our deepest sympathy. I have had the pleasure of meeting and knowing Choroszy family for over 30 years. I have great memories of the Choroszy house on 92nd street. I would go there to see Joe and Mr. and Mrs would be in the kitchen. Mr Choroszy greeting us with his great voice and maybe a joke and a smile I know he will be greatly missed by all. Thanks for the memories Ziggy. The Kuchta's Mark, Joan and Brittany. God Bless and we will keep everyone in our prayers
june (gasrel-)Tibbetts
March 13, 2011
May I also say while I did not know you, You shared the same fate as many of my family members. My fathers uncle died in that horrible place. All my family is from Europe. My parents came here in 1949 to give us what they hoped would be a better life.
I have always said-"Freedom is not Free" Someone paid the price - to give me liberty"
God Bless you and your family. May you rest in peace.
Sadly soon not many will remember the sacrifices made in the name of peace...
Respectfully,
june gasrel tibbetts
Omaha Ne.
[email protected]
Susan Dailey
March 13, 2011
While I didn't know you I feel compelled to say Godspeed.
I believe the world is a bit darker with your passing & the lessons from your life story will not be forgotten.
God Bless you & your loving Family.
Ralph Koepp
March 13, 2011
Joe, Bob, Glenn and the entire Choroszy family: my deepest sympathies.
I did have the chance to meet your father on a few occasions and knew part of his story, but clearly not as much as I do now after reading the article in the Journal/Sentinel. His life was indeed hard, but I do believe God enables and equips each of us to handle the work he assigns to us. Knowing what I now know about (may I call him Ziggy?), it can be said: 'Well done good and faithful servant.'� His life touched more of those around than even he would dare imagine. Our loss is temporary. With that we have eternal hope. I pray to God for comfort in this time of difficulty.
My sincere condolences,
Louis Jungbluth
March 13, 2011
I will always remember the following about Mr. C. The experiences of Auschwitz that he shared with all of us at St. Als. His heartfelt presentation of his struggle to stay alive. His commanding voice that greeted me at church or as I was running through the airport. His spirit for life will carry on with all of us that knew him.
Rosalie Zobrak
March 13, 2011
Cousin Marvel and Family,
I only knew Ziggy for a short time, and I know when he and Don reunite, they will have a great time talking about old times. I loved Ziggy when he said my name, Rosie, he had a special way of saying it. My prayers and thoughts are with you and the family, and I will always remember him. Marvel, I love you and you have always been there for me.
Rosalie, Michelle Zobrak
Scott & Rae Ann Wichlacz
March 12, 2011
Aunt Marvel, Cousin Jim, Robert, Joe, Alan and Glen, and Families our thoughts and prayers are with you. Your Husband and Father lived a great life. We are proud to have him also in ours. May God welcome him home.
March 12, 2011
May God Bless you and your family. We will remember you.
Keith Hartwig
March 12, 2011
I read his story. He is truly destined to be remembered. One fantastic man, I hope that he is resting in peace with his friends now. God bless.
March 12, 2011
Bob,
Please accept our condolences on the loss of your father, he sounds like an amazing person. Why didn't I ever hear any of these stories while we worked at United in Milwaukee? All the best to your family, our prayers are with you.
Mark and Colleen Schmitz
A K
March 12, 2011
To the Choroszy Family,
I don't know anyone in your family, but I do want to extend my deepest condolences. I was so moved by your father "Ziggy"'s story of survival and his liberation. I had to chuckle on how he had the sense to make sure the guard made good on his end of the deal. I love to hear the stories from WWII, as I want to understand and remember, that hell was on earth in our backyards. I never want to see that again. It was 30 some years before my time, but I will never forget your father's story. Thank you for sharing and God bless you and your family
Wendi Demshar
March 12, 2011
Dear sweet Marvel,
I am blessed to have known you. I met Ziggy a few times, when he came to school to talk to the kids about his years in WWII. A few times when I came to give you a ride. He was always smiling and you thought you knew him his whole life. I believe God will make him your own special angel. Whenever you see or hear a twinkle in the air it will be your Ziggy. This was a good man to have known if even for a few moments. All my love to you and your family and may God bless you. Wendi Demshar
March 12, 2011
The world could use more Ziggy's. Good man with a good sense of humor after all he had been through.
Tom & Camille Ciszewski
Anthony K
March 12, 2011
This was a remarkable man. He spoke to our class when I was a kid in West Allis; I still remember how fascinating he was. My sincere condolences to the entire Choroszy family.
Barb Jungbluth-Jermyn
March 12, 2011
Mrs C., Joe and family - My thoughts and prayers as well as my deepest condolences are with you today..He was truly a remarkable man who lived his life with strength, humility, and a dignity through adversity that none of us can truly understand. Take comfort in knowing that his life has touched more than anyone will ever know....
Jerry and Judy Boll
March 12, 2011
My sympathies to the entire Choroszy family. I still remember Mr. Choroszy coming to our classroom at St. Al's to speak about his experiences in the concentration camp. What I recall was how he kept the Lords prayer in his mouth so as not to be seen by the German guards.
We were blessed to have the whole Choroszy family be part of St. Aloysius.
Maria Tuttle
March 12, 2011
I did not know "Ziggy"...but I was made aware of him through his obituary/article. I am inspired by the life this man led. I vow to "never forget"!! May God bless his family on earth...and may he find peace beyond the grave.
Maria
March 12, 2011
Dear Marvel,
Sorry to hear of your loss of Ziggy. I saw it on the internet, nice article of the good Ziggy did for all of history classes. Our condolence to you and the family.
Your Friend, Jack & Melanie Martino, Glendale,AZ
March 12, 2011
Marvel, Joe, Dawn and the Choroszy Family,
Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you today. Ziggy was one of those rare individuals that you will never forget. His legacy is his life...how he survived it and lived it.
Mike, Sue, Katie, Emily and Robert Jungbluth
Demshar Family
March 12, 2011
Our condolences to the Choroszy family. Your Ziggy was an inspiration to all that knew him.
Darlene Petri
March 12, 2011
We are sorry for your loss. We saw Zygmunt's obituary and my husband who was born in Hungary in 1944 and lived in Germany from 1945-1951 before coming to the US, has an interest in the stores of people who have lived through the horrors that your loved one lived through. It is amazing Zygmunt lived to have a rich full life and a family to carry on his memories and stories. Zygmunt is a very lucky man and you must be very proud of him. May his memories forever remain in your hearts.
Jenele Baldwin
March 12, 2011
March 12, 2011
To my dearest grandpa- May you know how much I love you. May you know how much I respect you and may you know how much I will miss you. You weren't just a great grandpa you were a great man!!! I pray and know that you will always be watching. I'm sorry that you can't be here to watch my son grow but I know you will watch and guide him threw your spirit and memories. I love you very much. Love Always Jenele & Family
March 11, 2011
Condolences Joe! I know from our conversations how much your Father meant to you and your family. What a truly remarkable life he led! God Bless your family, Woody Jarvis
Terry and Barbara Lentz
March 11, 2011
Marvel and family,
I am sorry for your loss. We feel fortunate to have known Ziggy and all of his great stories. He was a great role model and mentor for all. Blessings and Prayers
will & debi & marky duerst
March 11, 2011
dear Choroszy Family.
we are so so sorry for your loss.
for the world's loss.
Uncle Ziggy was the best.
ever.
his sense of humor, his sense of fairness, and his sense of outrage, were all highly tuned which made him the perfect teacher.
he taught through example.
thanks to him and to you and to Harriet for taking in interlopers like me, my dad and Marky, and making us part of your family.
they say there are two ways to bring light to the world.
one, by being the flame itself and two, by being the mirror that reflects it. Uncle Ziggy was both.
he will be missed.
comfort and peace to you all.
Todd Parfitt
March 11, 2011
Bob, our thoughts go out to you and your family on the loss of your father. Though I never met him, it is evident that he left behind lasting memories to many close friends and family. He sounds like a remarkable man. Our deepest sympathies to all of you.
Patricia Nelson
March 11, 2011
Bob, Kris and the Choroszy family,
Please accept our deepest sympathy for the loss of your dear Dad. Ziggy would be so proud of all of you. Continue to take care of each other. Your family is in our prayers.
Tom and Patti Nelson
March 11, 2011
Grandpa Ziggy,
To my son JJ's Great Grandpa - thank you for always being kind to me. It was refreshing to have someone in the family that I could talk religion and politics with. Thank you for loving my son and my daughter. I can only hope and pray that there is an afterlife and you are watching over my Meadow (Jenna) right now.
Jim Muraco
Joy & Family
March 10, 2011
Grandpa,
Words can not express how much you meant to me and now that your gone it is something I do not want to accept. I want to say thank you for the difference you made in my life and for everything I learned from you. I truly appreciated it! May you take care of my daughter now and the rest of our family gone before us. I will make sure I fulfill your wish one day of me and Cousin Ola from Poland meeting one another. Rest in Peace.
Love, Your Punchka Joy
Randy Zobrak
March 10, 2011
Uncle Ziggy:
You will be sadly missed by all of us in the Northwoods of Wisconsin. I will miss all the stories and the wonderful way you made a room buzz by being in it. Thanks for all the wonderful memories from the years gone by. We love you and will miss you--Randy, Deann, Kayla, Jenna
Lynn Consolver
March 10, 2011
Dear Uncle Ziggy
What I really remember the most is writing letters back and forth with you while I was in high school. WE had to pick someone to write about and learn more about, and I choose you. I learned a lot about my Uncle and your earlier years. I still remember that you had the most AWESOME hand writing! That I will always remember, going to have see if still got any of thoses letters! You will be missed!
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Dear Ziggy, Marvel and Family,
I have known this family my entire life - even a move over 40 years ago did not stop our friendship and support for each other. Mr. Choroszy is an inspiration to me...he survived and then prospered from conditions I can't even imagine.
Ziggy and Marvel raised 5 boys and helped raise me too -
He was tough (and as a kid i was afraid of him) but as an adult, he showed me the strength of his beliefs..and he had great faith.
God Bless You Ziggy.
Many will miss you....but we will not forget.
jerry winkowski
March 10, 2011
Dear Uncle,
what an influence you made in my life. You overcame the most tragic of circumstances in WWII, and left a legacy through your family. Get togethers with Aunt Marvel and you were always the best! Your humor and wit will never be forgotten. May you rejoice in our Savior's presence and embrace our loved ones gone ahead.
Love, Theresa & Dennis Weber
March 10, 2011
Dear Jim, Our deepest sympathy to you and your family. Your Father's legacy, love of Family, Life and Church, will live through his Children and their Families.
Ken & Judy Brown
March 9, 2011
Uhncle Ziggy, you will alwas be in our hearts. Rae Ann & Scott Wichlacz
Robert Choroszy
March 9, 2011
You are our hero dad and the world is certainly looking now on how to balance life without your wisdom, humor, common sense and good judgment. Your courage and kindness have helped educate us through the years on our journey through life. You have been a wonderful man and father and will never be replaced. I love you dad and the world will never be the same.
Ellen Kvalheim
March 9, 2011
I was very sorry to hear that the patriarch of the Choroszy family had passed away. Jenele has spoken so highly of her Grandfather that he has made quite an impression on me. His determination to survive the horrors of war and go on to lead an honorable, productive life is quite a legacy. Please accept my condolences.
Sincerely,
Helen Winkowski
March 9, 2011
Ziggy was a good man. A true Christian. Jerry and I had wonderful times with Marvel and Ziggy. We had our trip to Poland and Ireland. Great memories! Ziggy was fun to be with. He enjoyed a good laugh and we all loved to hear him sing. We will miss him.
Love, Helen and Family
Ron & Jean Zobrak
March 9, 2011
Ziggy, hope you are free at last, your 90th was a real surprise for you when we came down, just to visit(we said). You have great kids and inlaws, wish we could have been there to see you more often, we will take good care of Marvel for you, love, Ron & Jean
Jim Choroszy
March 9, 2011
Dearest dad, can't believe you are gone,
thanks for all you have given me in guidance and I will never forget all the
great times we had. Love you dad, rest in peace. Your number one Son
Christine Luy (Ujcich)
March 9, 2011
My deepest sympathies to the family.
Knowing Mr. Chroszy was a great honor and pleasure.
Listening to him speak was very enlightening as child. Then I had the pleasure of working with him as an adult.
While working with him he told me I could call him by his first name but I had to much respect for him to call him anything but "Mr. Choroszy". He would always giggle at me for it.
He also had a wicked sense of humor which made the day go faster.
He truely was a unique person.
My sympathy and prayers are with all of you.
March 9, 2011
Marvel &Family: I think all the children who heard the stories about the concentration camp will remember Ziggy. the last time we saw him was at his 90th birthday party. He was so surprised. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. Dale & Gerry in Florida
Alan Choroszy
March 9, 2011
My dearest father, I love you and will miss you. Thankyou for being the greatest dad in the world. I will keep your spirit alive forever in me and my wife and our children . love you dad RIP
Joseph Choroszy
March 9, 2011
Dad, you are by far the "Richest Man In Town". Thank you for all the insight into life and the guidance you have shown me. Thank you for showing me the religious way with your actions and your ways. You are now at peace in our heavenly gates with your parents, brother, family and friends. You had plenty of suffering at an early age and some throughout your life but now God is able to comfort you. I won't forget you keeping me on track to be a good person. We all had some wonderful and special times together. I always loved watching the speedometer when we would go up North. You liked to push the pedal a little bit. Now, Dad you can go as fast as you want. You are in my heart and prayers always. Love you Daddio! Love, Joe, Dawn, and Skippy
Jim & Darlene Choroszy
March 9, 2011
We will miss your stories, jokes and your weather reports. You loved
your family as much as we loved you. We wil be thinking of you when
the Brewers and Packers are playing . You are always in our hearts
dad and we love ya. You had an amazing life. God Bless You.
No. 1 son wants you to tell him which is the shortest way to go. He
always respected and admired you. Love Jim and Darlene Choroszy
March 9, 2011
Dear Marvel: It was our privilege to know Ziggy. How blessed you, your family, and all of us have been. After Ziggy's tragic and courageous early adulthood, he turned that into something so meaningful for young people. Take comfort in your many years of shared, wonderful memories. May the Lord grant you peace.
Love, Ed and Mary Michalski
RIP Zygmount Choroszy
Brandon Choroszy
March 9, 2011
Brandon Choroszy
March 9, 2011
Will always remember the times I had with you the stories you told me. You meant so much to me and everyone else that knew you. Will always picture you outside listening to the brewers game. Rest peacefully in heaven, you will deeply be missed. I love you grandpa.
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