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Joseph Dolnik Obituary
Joseph A. Dolnik
1925 - 2020
Joseph A. Dolnik, age 94 of Kenosha, passed away on Thursday, May 14, 2020 at Hospice Alliance/Hospice House.
A lifelong resident of Kenosha, he was born on July 12, 1925 and was the son of the late Julius and Mary (Gerbel) Dolnik.
From September 20, 1943 until his honorable discharge on April 5, 1946, Joseph served in the U.S. Navy during World War II. He proudly received the American Area Ribbon, the Asiatic-Pacific Area Ribbon with Two Stars and the World War II Victory Ribbon.
On May 1, 1954 he was united in marriage to Thomasia Chudada. They were blessed with 66 years of marriage.
Joseph was employed by the Kenosha Unified School District as the Head Custodian of Bose Elementary School.
He was a member of St. Anthony of Padua Catholic Church, served as a Trustee and was active in church functions. Joseph was also a past member of the V.F.W. Junker-Ball Post #1865 Kenosha and belongs to the Loyal Order of the Moose Lodge #155. He enjoyed golf and bowling, and was an avid fan of baseball, making several visits to spring training camps in Florida. He also enjoyed his vegetable garden and was proud of his tomatoes and onions.
Joseph is survived by his wife of 66 years, Thomasia Dolnik; his three children, Lawrence Dolnik, Thomas (Barbara) Dolnik and Mary (Bruce) Stebbins; his grandchildren, Michelle and Alyson Dolnik, Coreen (Benjamin) Becker, Jennifer and Bethany Stebbins, Timothy Cizmowski Jr; and his great grandchildren, Avery and Maddox Becker.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his infant daughter, Ann-Clare; his brothers, Edward Dolnik, Rudolph Dolnik and Thomas Dolnik; and his sister, Marian Casciaro.
In lieu of flowers, memorial remembrances to St. Anthony's Catholic Church, 5100 22nd Ave., Kenosha, WI 53140 or Hospice Alliance, Inc., 10220 Prairie Ridge Blvd., Pleasant Prairie, WI 53158 would be appreciated
Funeral Services and interment in St. George Cemetery will be held privately.
Piasecki Funeral Home & Cremation Services
3720 39th Avenue 262-658-4101
Memories and Condolences
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Your Friends and Classmates The Bradford Class of '75
May 22, 2020
To Tom and Barbara, Mrs. Dolnik and the entire Dolnick Family,
Please accept our deepest condolences on your profound loss.
May your Dad's Legacy of Love, Family and Faith live on in the lives of all whom he loved.
You are all in our thoughts and prayers at this most difficult of times.
Beckers
May 20, 2020
Sending prayers and heartfelt sympathy. The Dolnik family is in thoughts today. So grateful to have been able to share in some of Big Grandpas memories. Enjoyed his company. Cindy and Rick Becker
Rick Cesario
May 18, 2020
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow. You have my deepest sympathies, prayers and blessings, God Bless.
Debbie Beales
May 17, 2020
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow. Sending my love, thoughts and prayers to all. Joe was such a good man who loved to engage in conversation. He will be greatly missed.
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