James E. Olszewski

James E. Olszewski obituary, Milwaukee, WI

James E. Olszewski

James Olszewski Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Bruskiewitz Funeral Home - Milwaukee on Jun. 10, 2025.

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Passed away peacefully at his home surrounded by his family on Saturday, June 7th, 2025 at age 83. Born in Milwaukee on January 26, 1942 to Joseph and Mildred Olszewski.
Jim was the owner of Ollie & Ollie Window Cleaning, working for 67 years at a job he loved, retiring just last year in June.
In 1978 he met the love of his life, Nancy Kay Krieser. They were together for 47 years and married for 34.
Jim was a devoted father to his 5 children: Scott (Lorrie), John (Dana), the late Sharell, Jeana (Tory) French and James Jr. Proud grandfather of 14 and great-grandfather of 8. Further survived by other relatives and friends.
Preceded in death by his parents, his brothers Henry (Kay) and William (Nancy), and his daughter Sharell (his "Lolly").
Visitation will be held on Thursday, June 26th, 2025 at 10 AM at St. Matthias Catholic Church, 9306 W. Beloit Rd., Milwaukee, followed by the Mass of Christian Burial at 12 Noon. Private interment.

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