Dr. John Edward Sinsky

Sinsky, John Edward Sinsky, John Edward M.D., Age 94. Dr. John Sinsky died peacefully on Ash Wednesday, March 1, 2017, at Silverado Memory Care Community in Brookfield, Wisconsin. He was born in Racine on October 30, 1922, to the late Anton and Julia (nee Belak) Sinsky and was preceded in death by his sisters Irene Lewis and Margery Stilp. John was a devout Catholic who graduated from Racine St. Catherine's High School in 1939, Marquette University in 1942 and Marquette Medical School in 1945. He served two years in the Navy. He met the love of his life, Regina M. Sinsky (nee DeCoursey) while stationed in Long Beach, California. They married on April 30, 1949. Over the course of their 67-year marriage, John took great pride in his nine children: John (Abbie Thomson), James (Cathy), Jerome (Anne), Mark (Elizabeth Arrington), Mary (Scott) Gilmour, William (Kerry), Michael (Mary Cunningham), Joseph, and Thomas (Elizabeth Zwerling). John was the fun-loving grandfather of 26 and great grandfather of 7. He was a dedicated and beloved physician who delivered over 8,000 babies in his Milwaukee obstetrics and gynecology practice. He often said that he enjoyed practicing obstetrics because it was wonderful and miraculous. This perspective prompted his lifelong support of pro-life causes. John lived a joy-filled and purposeful life. A warm and gregarious person with a quick sense of humor, he was actively engaged in a wide variety of interests ranging from Marquette basketball to Japanese bonsai. Notable among these was his renowned collection of Russian icons, several of which are on display at the Milwaukee Art Museum. He spoke Slovak, Russian and German and travelled extensively throughout the world. His love of travel often took him to places well off of the beaten path, including East Africa, China and multiple trips along the Trans-Siberian Rail route. He especially enjoyed travels to London with his wife, summer drive and canoe trips with his children and annual trips to New Zealand. He was also an avid runner and walker, activities that he routinely pursued well into his 80s. John was a devoted and caring husband and father who will be dearly missed by his surviving wife and family. Visitation will occur on Saturday, March 11th at 10 AM, followed by the celebration of Mass at 11 AM, both at Christ King Church, 2604 N Swan Blvd, Milwaukee. In his memory and in lieu of flowers, donations to Marquette University Blue & Gold Fund are appreciated.