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Gilbert Wozniak Obituary

Wozniak, Gilbert W. "Gil" Born into Eternal Life on May 11, 2012, at the age of 82. Beloved husband of Shirley "Shirl" (nee Giedt) for over 59 years. Loving father of Cynthia Szabrowicz and John G. Wozniak. Dear grandfather of Daniel and Joel Szabrowicz. Brother-in-law of Arlene (the late Robert) Giedt. Dear uncle of Joyce (Rich) Gorny, Arlene Bernett and family, Dennis, Patty and Brian Wozniak and Jeff, Natalie and Greg Giedt. Gil proudly served his country in the US Coast Guard and the U.S. Army during the Korean War. As a motorcycle enthusiast, Gil was a founding member and president of the Wisconsin BMW Club, past member of the International Council, past president of the BMWRA Club and member of BMWMOA. Memorial visitation will be held at THE CHURCH OF ST. AUGUSTINE OF HIPPO, 2530 S. Howell Ave., on Friday, May 18, from 10:00 AM to 12 noon. Mass of Christian Burial at 12 noon with military honors to follow. Private interment.

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Published by Milwaukee Journal Sentinel on May 16, 2012.

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May 20, 2012

May 20, 2012

Shirley and family,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this time. We will miss our little visits at the theater in Franklin. As we are fast approaching our 50th, I can only imagine how wonderful it must be at 59 years of marriage to a lovely, lively man like Gil. I, too, used to love to watch you dance at family parties and weddings, etc. What a lovely couple. You were truly meant to be together.
~Dennis and Janice Berben (Wozniak)

May 18, 2012

Hi Shirley, With families scattered everywhere today, I thank God for email. We are sorry to hear about Gil's death. How very fortunate you are to have had a truly good and loving husband for 59 years! I pray that your faith will comfort you. Sincerely,
Ted and Mary Lee Nielsen (Wozniak)

Geralyn Dineen

May 18, 2012

Shirley, please accept my deepest sympathies. Gil was a wonderful person. You now have a special angel looking over you.

May 17, 2012

although tom and I didn't know Gil well, he was a very nice man. we will miss going to fish fries with him and shirley,and john.
tom &lisa herricks (muskego)

Andy Pretzl

May 17, 2012

Shirley and Family, my condolences for your loss. Gil was a great guy and I'll really missing seeing him at the BMW club meetings and the Dells Rally.

May 17, 2012

Shirley, we are so sorry for your loss. We were so lucky to have known Gil. He was truly a wonderful person and we will miss him so much. God Bless
Janet & Gary

Mike Cohen

May 17, 2012

Gil will be remembered as long as there are BMW motorcycles!

He was loved by all that knew him in the motorcycling community. Gil was a good friend. We will all miss him.

Judy+Jerry Psenko(Marn)

May 16, 2012

Shirley and Family, How we will miss Gil's humor and dancing. As a little girl I always thought of Gil and Shirley as our family's version of Fred & Ginger. If "Dancing with the Stars" had been around back then, they would have taken the mirror ball trophy. We will miss him. Keep the memories alive.

Mike & Sue Bartolotta

May 16, 2012

Our hearts are heavy this week with the sad news of Gil's passing. Shirley, you and Gil are in almost all of our birthday party photos when we were little and have always been so much a part of our family. He will be missed. Mom has somebody to hang out with now. Love you guys.

aggie Ness

May 16, 2012

rest in peace, Gil..you will be missed,
but the memories remain...I hope they have a special "beemer" prepared for you so youn can still take weekend trips.
Take care "ole hyde" we love you
Rod,Aggie and the Ness kids.

May 16, 2012

Shirl, God bless you at this time. I will always remember the good times of meetings and ralleys of the BMW club. Happy riding Gil. Peace, Dorla Degnan

Jay K. Wilm

May 16, 2012

Rest in peace brother Gil. I know the roads in Heaven will keep a smile on your face. Peace..

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