Lownik, James A.

Born April 26, 1931 in Richland Center, WI to Leo and Lola (Nicks) Lownik, passed away on April 23, 2016, at the age of 84. He was a graduate of Richland Center High School, class of 1949. He then attended Marquette University School of Dentistry and graduated in 1954. While at Marquette, he met Mary Kauffman, a dental hygiene student from Hillsboro, WI. They married August 21, 1954, and following Jim's Air Force duty in New Jersey they located in Wisconsin Rapids in 1957 where Jim practiced dentistry for the next forty years.

Jim and Mary resided in Wisconsin Rapids for 51 years and were active members of St. Vincent de Paul Parish, strong supporters of Assumption High School, and felt that Wisconsin Rapids was an ideal town to raise their seven sons.

Throughout the years, Jim pursued many hobbies, with beekeeping one of the least successful. His lifelong passions were traveling with Mary, reading, gardening, and golfing with his many friends and family at Bulls Eye Country Club. Highlights of his golf career included 3 holes-in-one, shooting his age while golfing with a grandson, and taking a trip to Scotland in 1998 with his seven sons to play many of the British Open courses. Jim also provided for the people of St. Joseph Parish in Bonneau, Haiti, through monetary donations, delivery of vital supplies, and delivery of dental services, as well as being instrumental in organizing ongoing aid projects for the community.

Preceded in death by his wife, Mary, his parents, and brother, Leo.

Jim is survived by his sister, Mary Weickgenant, of Minneapolis, MN and his children, Greg (Lisa) of Cedarburg; Steve (Sharon) of Brookfield; Dave (Pam) of Hales Corners; Doug (Joan) of Beloit; Ned (Kathy) of Muskego; Tom (Joni) of Austin, TX; Dan (Joyce) of Oak Creek. Further survived by 13 grandchildren, 5 step grandchildren, 1 great-grandchild, and 3 step great-grandchildren.

Visitation Saturday, April 30 from 10:30 AM until 12:45 PM at St. Mary Parish, 9520 W. Forest Home Ave., Hales Corners, followed by the Mass of Christian Burial at 1:00 PM.

In lieu of flowers, memorials to Assumption High School or St. Mary Hales Corners - Haiti Project appreciated.

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Published by Wisconsin Rapids Daily Tribune on Apr. 27, 2016.

Memories and Condolences
for James Lownik

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13 Entries

kim ciszewski

April 30, 2016

To all the Lowniks, I am so sorry to hear about your Dad. A lot of good times growing up with your family! Thinking of all of you.
Kim Daly Ciszewski

Lou Mason

April 30, 2016

To all the Lownik brothers: I was saddened to hear of your father's passing. He was a great man and an excellent dentist for the Mason family. God bless all of you.
Lou Mason

Paul Bucher

April 29, 2016

On behalf of your friends and coworkers at the Bucher Law Group, please accept our deepest condolences on your loss. We will pray with you, stand by you and grieve beside you. God bless you and your family.

Mary Schanock Scharenbroch

April 28, 2016

I have fond memories of both Mr. and Mrs. Lownik. They were kind individuals. My deepest sympathies as you mourn the death of Mr. Lownik.

Assumption Athletics

April 28, 2016

The Assumption Athletic Department family sends its deepest sympathy to the Lownik family. Dr. Lownik, along with his wife Mary, were amazing supporters of the Assumption Catholic School system along with being tremendous fans at all of their sons athletic activities. He will truly be missed.

Brenda Walczak

April 28, 2016

Ned and family
Sending hugs and prayers

Pete and Brenda Walczak

Kathleen Nimtz Rinaldo

April 27, 2016

Again, so sorry for your loss. He was a true gentleman. His life~story is inspiring. You were blessed to have him in your lives as he was blessed to be in yours.

Lynn Schultz

April 27, 2016

To all the Lownik boys and their families:I am saddened by the news of Jim's passing. The Dalys and the Lowniks shared many good times together. I am sure Jim, Mary, Mike, and Sue are reliving some of those memories up above. Hugs and prayers.
Lynn Daly Schultz

peter stark

April 27, 2016

Sorry to see. Ned

Deacon Norb & Marian Brunner

April 27, 2016

We offer sympathy to the whole family. During our 40 years in Wisconsin Rapids we have many fond memories of the Lownik Family knowing several members at Assumption H.S. along with our family members. We also had many occasions to play Bridge as well as a few bouts on the golf course at Bull's Eye.
God Bless You All!
Deacon Norb & Marian Brunner
PS We now live in Waunakee, so if in the area give us a call.

Dan Collins

April 27, 2016

Sorry to here of your dad's passing. Golfed with him a few times at Bull's Eye later after college. Remembering also at the parties in high school. DAN

Dennis Sweeney

April 27, 2016

My deepest sympathy in the loss of your father and grandfather. He was truly a wonderful and caring man, showing the world how to live life.

April 26, 2016

My sincere sympathy in the loss of your Dad and Grandfather. He was a wonderful man with a very caring heart. Blessed be his rest.

Kathy Brunker

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