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John Kozloski Obituary

John Kozloski

Green Bay - John V. Kozloski, age 90, of Green Bay, passed away peacefully on May 7, 2021. The son of the late Joseph and Mary Kozloski was born in Little Suamico. After high school John joined the U.S. Army and served during the Korean Conflict, having been stationed in Germany. After he was honorably discharged, he spent his career working at Northwest Engineering, Lasch Wrecking and Hayssen Manufacturing as a welder and assembler. On April 4, 1959 he married Mary Dwyer in De Pere, and she preceded him in death in 1990. His many hobbies and interests included: clock making, woodworking, gardening, working on cars, game farming, hunting, golf, the Packers, Brewers, swimming at the YMCA and spending time with his grandkids.

Survivors include his children: Gary (Roberta), Tom (Michelle), Dale "Buzz" (Linda); grandchildren: Benjamin and Mary, Will, Sydney and Taylor; siblings: Walt (Rose), Carol (Larry) Nifong and Pat Kozloski; sister-in-law Josephine Kozloski.

He was preceded in death by his wife Mary, his parents and his brother Leo.

Family and friends may visit at St. Joseph Catholic Church, 936 9th Street, Green Bay, on Wednesday, May 12, from 10:00am until 11:45am. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 12:00pm with Fr. Paul Demuth officiating. Burial in Mt. Olivet Cemetery, De Pere.

Our family would like to extend a special thank you to the caregivers at Woodside, Bellin Hospital and Unity Hospice as well as his friends at the YMCA.



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Published by Green Bay Press-Gazette from May 8 to May 9, 2021.

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Theresa Krzewina

May 13, 2021

With deepest condolences
God bless John,
you will be missed by all of us at Bernie's Barber Shop, especially Theresa who was his barber for more than 15 years.

Michael Wallenfang

May 13, 2021

Gary & Bobbi,

Please accept our deepest condolences for your loss. John and I worked together for several years at Bemis. He was a kind, caring and great man. I learned so much from him. His stories of life were always entertaining, may he rest in peace.

Mike & Doreen Wallenfang

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Barbara DeVillers

May 9, 2021

Bless you John. Your parents were good friends of my mom and dad, Jerry and Katie Lindeman. Know he will be in my rosaries. Enjoyed talking to him at St joes picnics.

Susan

May 9, 2021

I knew John at St. Pat’s. He and I chatted every week. He was such a sweet man. I’m so sorry I haven’t been able to go to church because of COVID and thus haven’t seen him in over a year. Bless you, John.

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936 9th Street, Green Bay, WI

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12:00 p.m.

St. Joseph Catholic Church

936 9th Street, Green Bay, WI

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