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Donald Piontek Obituary
Donald, son of the late John Piontek and Elizabeth nee Aholt, was born July 16, 1932, in Washington. He received his education from St. Peter's Grade School and St. Francis Borgia High School. On Oct. 12, 1957, he was united in marriage to Lucille Patke at St. John's Gildehaus Church, Villa Ridge.
Mr. Piontek served his country honorably as a member of the United States Army in Korea. He was a member of the VFW Post 2661, 4th Degree Knights of Columbus 1121, and the St. Francis Borgia Church.
Mr. Piontek was preceded in death by his parents; wife Lucille Piontek; mother and father-in-law, Philomena and August Patke; siblings, Francis ?Jim? Piontek and wife Marie ?Rickie?, Lawrence Piontek and wife Sally, Mary Piontek, Rita Skornia and husband Joseph, Robert Piontek, Laverna Piontek, John Piontek and wife Joan, Leonard Piontek and wife Gerry; in-laws, Joe Patke and wife Helen, Al Patke and wife Ethel, Clarence Patke and wife Joan, Francis Loepker and husband Ervin, Rich Eckelkamp, and Joe Voss.
Among his survivors are his children, Donna Hagedorn and husband Steve, Union, Darrell Piontek and wife Shari, Allan Piontek and wife Tricia, and Dale Piontek and wife Missy, all of Washington; eleven grandchildren, Jimmy Maniaci and wife Molly, Melissa Caruso and husband Mike, Shannon Gray and husband Tim, Aaron Piontek and wife Abby, Nicole Brueggenjohann and husband Steve, Holly Wunderlich and husband Dale, Sydney Jedding and husband Daniel, Sam Piontek and fiance Blair, Jack Piontek and fiance Breanna, Maddie Leslie and husband Trent, and Drew Piontek; fifteen great-grandchildren; other relatives, and many friends.
A parish and KC Rosary was recited at 3:30 p.m., Wednesday, May 14, at Nieburg-Vitt, Miller Funeral Home, with visitation following from 4-7 p.m., at the funeral home. Mass of Christian burial was held at 10 a.m., Thursday, May 15, at St. Francis Borgia Church. Interment with full military honors followed at the St. Francis Borgia Cemetery.
Memorial donations can be made to the Pregnancy Assistance Center or St. Francis Borgia High School.
The Piontek family was served by Nieburg-Vitt, Miller Funeral Home, Washington.
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