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William Kaleck Obituary
1940 - 2014
William T. "Bill" Kaleck, 74, of Pleasant Prairie passed away on Oct. 5, 2014, at his home with his family by his side. Bill was born on Aug. 18, 1940, in Kenosha to Fritz and Velda (Mitchell) Kaleck. He served in the U.S. Army as a paratrooper from 1958 to 1960. Bill married Ellen Oquist in Kenosha on Dec. 26, 1987. Bill worked as a long shoremen, for the Kenosha Water Department, owned the tavern, Losers Lounge and he was a pipefitter at Chrysler for 27 years.
Bill enjoyed taking his wife Ellen out to supper clubs and traveling, especially to warmer climates in the winter. Bill will be remembered for his sense of humor and the pranks he loved to play on his family and friends.
He was preceded in death by, his parents; his sister, Beverly James; his brother, Bob Kaleck and a nephew, Tom James.
Bill is survived by, his wife, Ellen; two daughters, Kelly (Jerry) Schlinsog and Adell Frye; two sons, Paul Kaleck and Richard (Kris) Frye; eight grandchildren, eight great grandchildren, his sister-in-law, Barbara Joy Feczko; two nieces and a nephew, as well as many friends.
Funeral services for Bill will be held at 1 p.m. on Thursday, Oct. 9, 2014, at the Hansen-Lendman Funeral Home. Interment with military honors will follow at Sunset Ridge Memorial Park. A visitation will take place at the funeral home on Thursday from 11 a.m. until the time of service. In lieu of flowers, memorials to the family would be appreciated.
Ellen would like to offer her sincerest gratitude to the staff of Hospice Alliance and Little Red Riding Hood for the care given to Bill. A special thank you goes out to Barbara Feczko, Elle Frye and best friend Elizabeth Wolf, "I couldnt have done it without your help."
Hansen-Lendman Funeral Home
6019 7th Avenue
262-654-2136
www.hansen-lendmanfuneralhome.com
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October 14, 2014
Paul, I am so sorry to hear about the loss of your father. God bless you. -Kimberly (Topel) Griest
Mike Robillard
October 10, 2014
I worked with Bill and Bob at AMC in the early 70's. I had many cold beverages with them at Francisco's. Bought a motorcycle form Bill a 1967 Triumph Bonneville. Sorry for your loss great guys both of them.
October 9, 2014
Iworked with Bill when he worked for the water dept.We spent many very cold days and nights together.We would run into each other after he left,and it was always a pleasure to see him.I always thought the world of him ,he could make you laugh,he will be sorley missed,to you Ellen and your family I send you my deepest sympathy,he was truly a great guy.
JIM ZICCARELLI SISTER BAY WI.
October 7, 2014
Mr. Kaleck, how everyone loved you in the old neighborhood off of Roosevelt Road. I was a little girl who just adored you. You were always so funny and comical. There was no one like you. You'd give the shirt off your back to help people. You were the yardstick by which all men should be measured. You made us kids laugh all the time and we could never get enough of you. My parents, my grandmother and everyone else always spoke so highly of you, you were the best. For Ellen and family, I wish for you all of God's blessings. God has blessed Mr. Kaleck with the rest, peace and joy only he can give. He has said, well done, my good and faithful servant. Mr. Kaleck is in heaven and you will see him again.
Ellen - I remember your Dad's Mug & Brush barber shop and your little salon next door. Kenosha was good back then. Those were the days.
- Deb Borggren
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