John Wojciechowicz
May 13, 1928 -
October 20, 2016
John Wojciechowicz, age 88, of Kenosha, passed away peacefully on Thursday, October 20, 2016, surrounded by his loving family at Hospice Alliance, Inc. - Hospice House in Pleasant Prairie.
Born on May 13, 1928, in Terebien, Poland, John was the son of the late Daniel and Sophia (Kirykowicz) Wojciechowicz. He attended a Polish College in Germany, immigrated to the United States in 1950 and later made Kenosha his home.
On July 11, 1953, at St. Nicholas Orthodox Church, he was united in marriage to Helena Haponik. They were blessed with 63 years of marriage.
John was employed with American Motors as an inspector; retiring after 40 years.
He was active as a member of the St. Nicholas Orthodox Church Brotherhood and Choir; the UAW Local 72 and the Kenosha Moose Club.
John and Helena traveled extensively to Europe, Australia and took various cruises. They loved their place in Wisconsin Dells.
John was an excellent soccer player in Poland. He enjoyed gardening and playing “jingle-jingle” at numerous casino sites and was an avid Wisconsin Badger and Green Bay Packer fan. John was a very proud American and his favorite saying was, “God Bless America!” He adored his children and grandchildren and always attended their school functions and sporting events. He was a wonderful provider for his family and his goal in life was to have his children live a better life than he did.
John is survived by his wife, Helena; his children, Janine (Greg) Powers, Steve (Diane) Wojciechowicz and Len (Laura) Wojciechowicz; grandchildren, Susie (Kurt) Cimbalnik, Don (Jimin) Karolewicz, Andrew, Alexa, Tyler and Chris; and great grandchildren, Porter and Lakelee.
John is further survived by a brother, Daniel (Dolores) Wojciechowicz and numerous nieces, nephews and close friends.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a brother, Theodore and a sister, Sophie Grzegorczyk.
A heartfelt thank you to everyone at Hospice Alliance; especially Julie and Debbie, for the exceptional compassionate care they provided for John.
Service Info
Funeral services honoring John’s life will be held on Tuesday, October 25, 2016 at 10:00 a.m. at St. Nicholas Orthodox Church, 4313 18th Ave., Kenosha. Interment will follow in Green Ridge Cemetery. The family has requested that flowers be omitted.
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steve and jessica brownWe are very sorry for your loss. Keeping you in our thoughts and prayers.
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David LarsenSo Sorry to hear of his passing. My Thoughts are with you and your families. I remember spending many days while in high school and having some wonderful meals at your house! Be well. Dave Larsen.
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Janice Richter EnglundHow blessed my family has been to know John. A Kind and wonderful man who loved his family, friends and America. I am thankful and grateful for the wonderful times and warm memories of being with John and his family . May God comfort his family during this difficult time and days ahead. May they remember he is only gone from their sight...not their hearts and memories.
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Christina Tolentino StollPlease know my thoughts and prayers are with you all during your time of loss. May you find comfort in the find memories your cherish if good times together.
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Michele Richter EnglundHeaven has gained a wonderful man. John will be greatly missed by his family and friends. My heart goes out to his amazing wife and his wonderful children.
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sharon stametsMy deepest and heartfelt condolences to Johns family. Words can not begin to express my love for John and his wonderful wife and family. John will be deeply missed. I pray Johns famy will find comfort in Gods grace and everlasting love, now and always. My deepest sympathy for your lose.
