Adolph Stankiewicz

Adolph Stankiewicz, of Duluth went to Heaven on April 12, 2006. Adolph was born on Dec. 24, 1918, the son of Stanislaw and Stefania Stankiewicz. Adolph grew up on Garfield Ave. in Duluth. At the age of 15, he sailed on the Great Lakes working as a fireman. He also worked in the CC camps for a period of time. Adolph served under General Patton in World War II in the Battle of the Bulge as a tank gunner for the 9th armored division. He was wounded and received a Purple Heart and other awards. After the war Adolph worked at the PV elevators for 21 years. He then worked at Sears until he retired in 1981. Adolph served as president of the Union Gospel Mission. He was a member of Lincoln Park Community Church where he served as a deacon and Sunday school teacher. He loved the Lord with all his heart and was a witness to many people. Preceding him in death were his mother and father; son, Dale; brothers, Carl and Leo; sister, Hatti Reynolds; and grandson, Frank. Survivors are his wife of 49 years, Viola (Anderson) Stankiewicz; sisters, Victoria O'Leary, Frances Grutkonski, Lloydean Olson; sons, Ross, Ryan, Roy (Lori); grandchildren, Michael (Angie), Ashlee, Andrea, James (Kimberly); great grandchildren, Lily, Emily, Laurel, Gage and Wyatt. The famly would like to thank St. Eligius Health Care Center and the hospice for the care that was given to Adolph. VISITATION:5 to 7 p.m. Friday in Williams-Lobermeier Funeral Home. Visitation continues from 12:30 p.m. until the 1:30 p.m. funeral service Saturday in Lincoln Park Community Church, 2202 W. 3rd St., Duluth. Burial at Sunrise Memorial Park.