Obit: Sternitzky, Wallace H. "Harry" (1933 - 2015)
Contact: James Sternitzky
jims@wiclarkcountyhistory.org
Surnames: Sternitzky, O'Donnell, Burdick, Glowacki, Trofka, Ward, Lettenberger,
Leisch, Mason, Guillamume
----Source: Jim Sternitzky Scrapbook
Sternitzky, Wallace H. "Harry" (14 JUL 1933 - 6 FEB 2015)
Wallace Harry “Wally” Sternitzky, 81, Green Bay, died Friday, February 6, 2015.
He was born July 14, 1933, in the German farming community of the Town of Lynn,
Clark County, Wisconsin to Alvin and Edna (Burdick) Sternitzky. While attending
high school, he was a member of the 4-H. On November 10, 1973, he married Laura
Ann (Warner) O’Donnell. On their 40th Anniversary, a perfect stranger observed
the adorable couple celebrating and paid for their dinner bill. He was so
appreciative that others were touched by their caring interaction.
Wally completed his electrical apprenticeship and began working as a Journeyman
Electrician in Wood, Clark, Marathon and Portage Counties. He worked at
Consolidated Paper in Stevens Point and Nekoosa, at Martin-Marietta Aerospace in
Denver, Colorado, and at American National Can in Green Bay until his
retirement. Early in his career, he was a member of the International
Brotherhood of Electrical Workers and served on the Tri-County Electrician’s
Joint Apprenticeship Committee. Later in life, he belonged to the United Steel
Workers of American.
Wally was a current member of Atonement Lutheran Church. No matter where he
lived, he had been an active Lutheran Church member, even serving as Deacon.
Wally volunteered as a poll worker and was active in the Neville Public Museum
Geology Club, serving as past president and vice president. He was known for his
interest in Datolite from the Upper Peninsula of Michigan. He and his wife
enjoyed travelling.
Survivors include his wife, Laura Ann Sternitzky; four children and their
spouses, James (Colleen) Sternitzky, Kewaunee; Jayne Ward, Green Bay; Jeffrey
(Jessica Brown) Sternitzky, Tucson, AZ; Janet (Mark) Glowacki, Houston, TX;
step-daughter, Beth (Tony) Trofka, De Pere; step-son, David (Denise) O’Donnell,
Green Bay; grandchildren, Karl Sternitzky, Kurt Sternitzky, Adam Ward, Andrea
(Jason) Lettenberger, Aaron “A.J.” Glowacki, Brandon Glowacki, Alyssa Glowacki,
Heather (Clint) Trofka, Amber (Josh) Leisch, Courtney (Dylan) Mason, Nathan
O’Donnell, Amanda O’Donnell, Ryan O’Donnell; four great-grandchildren and one on
the way; other relatives and friends.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Alvin and Edna Sternitzky; a sister,
Dorothy Guillaume; four brothers, Bernard, Paul, Richard and Delmar Sternitzky.
Friends may call from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. Monday at Atonement Lutheran Church,
2132 Deckner Ave. Funeral Services will be held at 11:30 a.m. Monday at the
church with Pastor James Gerth officiating. Entombment will be in Shrine of the
Good Shepherd Mausoleum. Proko-Wall Funeral Home is assisting the family. To
send on-line condolences, visit
www.prokowall.com.
Wally’s family extends a special thank you to everyone at Unity Hospice and the
staff at St. Vincent Hospital 6th Floor ICU for their compassion and care. Thank
you also to the numerous doctors and nurses at Prevea. The care Wally received
there was excellent.
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Funeral Service: Monday Feb 9, 2015, 11:30 a.m. at Atonement Lutheran Church
Visitation: Monday Feb 9, 2015, 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. at Atonement Lutheran Church
Served by Proko-Wall Funeral Director: Jeane Smits
