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Ralph Hencsik Obituary
Manitowoc - Ralph V. Hencsik, age 76, of Manitowoc, died Sunday evening, September 6, 2020 at Aurora Medical Center, Two Rivers.
Ralph was born on December 28, 1943, in Milwaukee, son of the late Stephen and Henrietta (Schrank) Hencsik. He graduated with the class of 1960 from Casimir Pulaski High School in Milwaukee and attended MATC earning his Associate Degree in Police Science. On June 22, 1968 Ralph married the former Joyce L. Perathaner in Milwaukee. She preceded him in death on December 25, 2002. He worked as a Police Officer for 32 years. The couple moved from Milwaukee to Manitowoc in 1995 where Ralph worked for 4-1/2 more years as a police officer until his retirement on June 30, 2001. He was an avid golfer and bowler, bowling a 300 game on February 27, 1990 at B&B Bowl in West Allis. He was a member of Bethany Ev. Lutheran Church, Manitowoc and was a past director of the Manitowoc Bowling Association.
Survivors include one son: Todd Hencsik, De Pere; one daughter-in-law: Lisa Hencsik, De Pere; two grandchildren: Parker Hencsik, De Pere, Charli Hencsik, De Pere, nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends also survive. He was preceded in death by his parents: Stephen and Henrietta Hencsik; his wife: Joyce Hencsik; one brother: Steve Hencsik; two sisters and brothers-in-law: Nancy (Dick) Tarkowski, Frances (Robert) Surges.
Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, September 12, 2020 at Bethany Ev. Lutheran Church, 3209 Meadow Lane, Manitowoc. Rev.'s Robert Kujawski and Stephen Melso will officiate with burial to follow at Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc. Relatives and friends may call at the church on Saturday from 9:00 a.m. until the time of service at 11:00 a.m. The Reinbold & Pfeffer Family Funeral Home of Manitowoc is assisting the family with arrangements. Online condolences may be expressed at www.lakeshorefamilyfuneralhomes.com
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Christopher Surges
September 12, 2020
Sorry for your loss Todd. Your dad was a great man and role model. We’ll all miss Uncle Ralph.
Gerard Knutowski
September 11, 2020
I knew Ralph in grade school and high school. Played a lot of basketball with him at Holy Ghost parish. Also went to basic training with him in the Army. He also coached my niece at Wilson Park Little League. I didn’t see him for a lot of years. Great guy. Rest In Peace “Red Bag”
Thomas Kamoske
September 11, 2020
May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief. Ralph and I shared great moments covering his son Todd's basketball career in the WSUC where he played and I reffed.......Ralph was a top notch Communications Professional on the MPD. RIP Ralph.
Eric Kroening
September 10, 2020
Bowled with him at Deusters in Milwaukee. Good guy! My dad worked with him on the police department also. Sorry for your loss.
Jack Galezewski
September 9, 2020
I'm very sorry for your loss. I was fortunate to work with Ralph in Communications when it was going thru a difficult period of transition. Ralph was always positive and helpful to everyone and always kept in mind his responsibility to his Officers and to the City we served.
Jeff Tarkowski
September 9, 2020
I have a lot of great memories of Uncle Ralph. He was a great role model as a Milwaukee Police officer. Some interesting Summerfest stories with Uncle Ralph helping me out!
David A Wheeler
September 9, 2020
Ralph was a neighbor of mine when he and Joyce lived on Grand ave., quiet but friendly couple. David Wheeler. Depere Wi
My sympathies to the family.
Rosie Dodge
September 9, 2020
My sincere condolences to you Todd and your family for your loss. Uncle Ralph was an awesome man.
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