Alexander George Sklenarz

Oh Elizabeth, I am so terribly sorry to learn of your dad’s death. I was going to call him in the number didn’t go through, I so missed your mom I worked with her for many years in the book biz. The obituary is absolutely correct I remember being fascinated by Alex, and having sore stomachs after your mom told jokes at dinner, I agree with you and your loss You can contact me anytime my number is 952–237–6671, Cheryl in Minneapolis

Elizabeth, I am so very sorry to hear of your loss. I worked with your Dad for many years. He was a wonderful, charming and brilliant gentleman, and he loved you and your Mom more than anything. I think it is entirely accurate to say that your Dad was truly a great man. He will be missed. I am exceptionally grateful that he was a part of my life. I hope you find comfort in his memory and knowing how important you were to him, and how deeply he loved you.

I worked with Alex during the 70s and 80s in the Milwaukee County DA's Office. He was one of the most generous and kind individuals I have eve met.
One memory I have of him that clearly depicts that generosity is:
Alex was moving from one office to another in the DA's Office. While passing my office with a cartload of his things, he stopped, picked up a radio, plunked it down on my desk and said, Here, you can use this. He gave me a huge, Alex smile and walked out.
Alex is one of...

I worked with Alex at the DA's Office during the 70s and 80s. I never have met a kinder and more generous person than Alex.
His generosity is captured in this particular memory:
Alex was moving to another room in our office. Laden with a cart full of his items which he was moving, he stopped, picked up a radio from the cart, plunked it down on my desk and said, Here, you could use this. He gave me his great big Alex smile and left. I am grateful that I had the gift of knowing...

Words seem inadequate to express the sadness we feel about the loss of Alex.
I met Him in 1993 during a 6-week internship for Polish planners in Milwaukee. It's hard to forget a man of such high intelligence, empathy and smile, who had for everyone with whom He had the smallest contact. Honor His memory.
Krystyna Zagórska, Poland

Elizabeth; I'm not sure we ever spoke but I believe I saw you in your father's company as a child. Alex was a gentle, empathetic, learned and wise man. His English was totally local without accent; however; after even a short engagement you realized you were dealing with a worldly, cultured and multilingual man, who evoked European academics of a bygone era. His love for you and your late Mother was his true fulfillment and happiness. May you be comforted and may his memory be a blessing.

Alex treated criminal defendants with respect. As a defense attorney, I knew he would listen fairly to their sides of the conversation. He understood that many were dealing with extreme disadvantages and difficulties in their lives. I enjoyed talking with him in court about topics outside of law.

I worked with him for 30 years. My fondest memory of Alex was a trip we took to LaCrosse for a conference. His knowledge of history was very impressive, including many anecdotes which I remember to this day. He was a kind heart who was very proud of his daughter. He will be missed.

I first met Alex in high school. He was elected student council president. He was so well liked even then. I worked with him a few times as a police officer when he was with the District Attorney's office. He was so well respected by everyone. An incredible sense of humor who always tried to make everyone's life better. He succeeded. Rest in God's arms my friend.