Robert A. Koszewski

Koszewski, Robert A. Gazed in awe at the face of God on the morning of January 25, 2010, at the age of 82. Transcended this life after spending the day surrounded by the warmth of his family, his greatest joy. Dearest father of Lawrence (Louise), Stephen (Lupita), James (Colleen), Kathryn (David) Andrea, Barbara (Mark) Czarnecki, Janice (John) Rath, and Robert (Andrea). Fond brother of Patricia (Peter) Orlando, the late Elaine (Walter) Walker, Gordon (Susie) Kane, and Tessie (Joseph) Coloso. Also survived by former wife Lillian. Dzia Dzia of Andrew, Lawrence, Lillian, Stephen, Fredrick, Caela, Ian, Ivan, Dylan, Liza, Michael, Roy, Edward, Haley, Liliana, Christian, Patrick, and Claire, and great-grandchild Kamryn. Further survived by nieces, nephews, other relatives, and friends. Born to an adventurous childhood on the South Side of Milwaukee, in the companionship of pals Marty and Wally. World War II veteran of the United States Coast Guard, completed his post-war service manning a lighthouse off the coast of Connecticut, near enough to New York City to meet his spouse. Forty year employee of Milprint, engaged in the printing trade. Advocated for fellow workers' wages, working conditions and pension benefits in Local 356 of the United Papermakers and Paperworkers, serving as Trustee, Steward, Recording Secretary, and Chairman of the Pension Committee. Counseled many on retirement. Clairvoyant communicator with canines. A man of mischievous humor, enduring love and fierce integrity. Funeral Services will be held Thursday at 6 PM, at the funeral home, with visitation from 4 PM until the time of service. Interment Southern Wisconsin Veterans Memorial Cemetery, Union Grove, Friday at 11 AM (PLEASE MEET AT CEMETERY). Bruskiewitz Forest Lane Chapel 5355 W. Forest Home Ave. (414) 321-1700