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Joseph Stelzl Obituary

Stelzl, Joseph G. Born to Eternal Life Thurs., Jan. 24, 2008, age 79 years. Loving husband of the late Genevieve R. (nee Marth), for 51 years. Beloved father of Cynthia Stelzl, Sandra (Frank) Colombo and Jeana (Randy) Shumate. Grandfather of Scott Joseph; Nicole and Kayla; Josh and Marissa. Preceded in death by his parents, Frank, Sr. and Cecilia; brothers, Frank, Jr. (Sophie), John (Martha) and Adolph (Lolly), Fredrick, and sister Sr. Mary Adolpha. Survived by sister Cecilia (Sebastian) Brungs and sister-in-law Mary Stelzl. Also survived by nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. Joseph was the owner of Frank Stelzl and Sons, Inc. (Stelzl Construction) and Stelzl Truck Wash. He was a proud veteran of the Korean War and recipient of the Purple Heart. Longtime member of the Elks Lodge #46. Visitation Tues, Jan. 29, 2008, from 5-7:30 PM, with an Elks Service at 7:30 PM, followed immediately by a Prayer Service at the Zwaska Funeral Home. Visitation also on Wed., Jan. 30, 2008, from 10:30 AM-11 AM with Mass of Christian Burial celebrated at 11AM, at St. Catherine of Alexandria Church, 76th Pl. and Brown Deer Rd. Procession to Wisconsin Memorial Park for burial with Military Honors immediately following. ZWASKA FUNERAL HOME 4900 W. Bradley Rd. 414-354-5330 Serving the Family

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Published by Milwaukee Journal Sentinel from Jan. 27 to Jan. 28, 2008.

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Judy Family

January 29, 2008

Jeana,and family,
Wish we could be with you tonight and tomorrow, you are in our prayers and have our deepest sympathy.
Love,
Bernie Jan and Liz

Tom Krechel

January 29, 2008

Cindy & family,
My deepest symphany to you and your family for the loss of your dad. I have fond memories of working with Joe for many years. May he rest in peace with your mom to look down on the rest of you now.

Roger Daniels

January 29, 2008

I have fond memories of working with Joe over the years. I will miss his smile and positive attitude. My prayers go out to the family.

Tom Haydon

January 29, 2008

Cindy and family....
I am sorry for your loss. I have nothing but fond memories of Joe in the limited time I knew and worked with him.

John Mueller

January 28, 2008

Our Thoughts and Prayers are with you in this time of Sorrow. Joseph will watch over his loved ones today and always from Heaven above.

Tom Burlowski

January 28, 2008

A wonderful, sincere gentleman. A pleasure to be in his company. He will be missed.

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