Joseph F. Brezinsky
Joseph F.
Brezinsky, 91, passed away on May 19, 2019 at St. Agnes Hospital. He was born
on September 5, 1927 to the late Joseph and Lena (Ciche) Brezinski. Joseph
married Sylvia Fictum on November 3, 1951 at Holy Rosary Catholic Church in
Kewaunee, WI. She preceded him in death on July 6, 2018.
Joe served
his country in the United States Navy. He was a field representative for the
Social Security Administration for nearly 30 years. Joe was a 4th
degree knight of the Knights of Columbus #664 and was a former Faithful
Navigator of the 4th degree. With Sylvia by his side, they were a
dedicated Sacristan for over 20 years of Sacred Heart Catholic Church. He
enjoyed deer hunting, sturgeon spearing and fishing on Lake Michigan. Joe
always started his morning by doing a daily crossword puzzle with Sylvia. He
was very proud of all his grandchildren and great grandchildren.
Joe is
survived by his five children, Denise (Chris) Lindberg, David (Linda Zwieg)
Brezinsky, Mark (Debora) Brezinsky, Lynn (Joan) Brezinsky and Dean (Annette)
Brezinsky; 10 grandchildren, Zoe (Andrew) Hastert, Michael Lindberg, Dr. Scott
(Amber) Brezinsky DDS, Kelly (Brandon) Popp, Andrew (Emily) Brezinsky, Allison
(James) Constable, Nicole (fiancé, Samuel Wasmundt) Brezinsky, Amy Brezinsky,
Colton Brezinsky and Olivia Brezinsky; and 13 great grandchildren, Audrina,
Lydia, Mara, Brody, Bentley, Brooks, Britt, Wyatt, Flynn, Crosby, Elodie, Lila
and Eden.
Joe was
preceded in death by his wife, Sylvia and an infant daughter Marla.
VISITATION:
Joe’s family will greet relatives and friends on Thursday, May 23, 2019 at
Zacherl Funeral Home, 875 E. Division St., Fond du Lac, from 5:00 to 7:00 PM
and, again, on Friday, May 24 at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, 200 S. Peters
Ave., Fond du Lac, from 10:00 to 10:45 AM.
SERVICE: A
Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Friday, May 24, 2019 at Sacred
Heart Catholic Church at 11:00 AM. Entombment will be in Chapel of the Risen
Christ – Calvary Mausoleum.
Online
condolences can be shared at www.zacherlfuneralhome.com.