Joseph J. Litersky

Litersky, Joseph J.

Joseph J. Litersky, age 67, a lifetime Manitowoc resident, died Tuesday afternoon, June 23, 2015 at Sheboygan Progressive Care Center, Sheboygan.

He was born on September 3, 1947 in Manitowoc, son of the late Eugene and Dorothy (Franz) Litersky Sr. Joe was a graduate of Manitowoc Lincoln High School, Class of 1965 and then attended Lakeshore Technical College for electronics. He was a Veteran of the United States Army serving in Korea and Vietnam. On November 9, 1973 he married Alice Mae Carter in Manitowoc. She preceded him in death on June 25, 2005. Joe was employed at Kelvinator Commercial Products and various factories for many years and most recently with D&S Electric, Inc. until his retirement. Joe enjoyed spending time with his friends and family, especially his son and grandchildren.

Survivors include a son: Steve Carter and his special friend: LeeAnne Hagen, Manitowoc; two grandchildren: Kasey and Sierra and LeeAnne's children; three brothers and one sister-in-law: James (Barb) Litersky, Mark Litersky, Robert Litersky; six sisters and three brothers-in-law: Laverne Keune, Germaine Dehne, Patricia (Bill) Kohlman, Irene (Dale) Greenwood, Diane (Bill Bowlin) LeCaptain, Joanne (Dale) Ferron; three brothers-in-law: Eugene (Jackie) Carter, Al (Judy) Carter, Carl Lawrenz; and eight sisters-in-law: Diana Mrozinski, Sue Van Den Huevel (Joe Schneski), Dawn (Scott) Sidwell, Mary (John) Huth, Tina (Steve) Zelten, Debbie (Andy) Geurts, Rose Carter and Trudy (Doug) Haynam. Nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends also survive. He was also preceded in death by a brother: Eugene (Gene); a sister: Janet; brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law: Chuck Keune, Edward Dehne Sr., infant brother Carter, Glen Carter, Jim Carter, Dave Carter, Sue Litersky and JoAnn Lawrenz; and his father-in-law and mother-in-law: Bernard N. and Bernadine L. Carter.

Cremation has occurred at All-Care Cremation Center, Manitowoc. A Memorial Service will be held at 2:00 p.m. Monday, June 29, 2015 at Knollwood Chapel Mausoleum, town of Kossuth. Military Rites will be accorded by Vietnam Veterans of America Chapter #731. Entombment will follow at Knollwood Mausoleum.

The family will greet relatives and friends at Knollwood Chapel Mausoleum, town of Kossuth, from 1 p.m. Monday, June 29, 2015 until 2:00 p.m.

Expressions of sympathy may be sent to the family by visiting www.pfefferfuneralhome.com

In lieu of flowers, a memorial fund has been established in Joe's name.

The Pfeffer Funeral Home & All-Care Cremation Center, Manitowoc, is assisting the family with funeral arrangements.

"You are now rejoined with your Alice"

The family would like to extend a special thank you to Clement J. Zablocki VA Medical Center, Sheboygan Progressive Care Center, Heartland Hospice and caring neighbors for their care and compassion shown towards Joe and his family.