Obit: Frankewicz, Stephen J. (1952 – 2018)

Transcriber: stan@wiclarkcountyhistory.org 

Surnames: Frankewicz, Rosemeyer, Moore, Coldren, Dobrzynski, Simo

Source: Marshfield News Herald (Marshfield, WI) 16 Aug 2018

Frankewicz, Stephen J. (6 SEP 1952 – 13 AUG 2018)

Thorp - Stephen Joseph Frankewicz, 65, left us on August 13, 2018, with family by his side at his home residence in Thorp, WI. Steve was born September 6, 1952, in Chicago, IL to Joseph and Mary Ellen Frankewicz. He graduated from Owen-Withee High School in 1971 and later married Christine Rosemeyer. He attended the University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point.

He returned to Owen-Withee where he took over his father's business, Joe's Refrigeration Inc. His interests included family, hunting, fishing, and helping others, all while carrying on and growing the family business. Steve devoted much of his time and energy being a business owner, husband, father, and grandfather. His charm, smile, and unending generosity will be remembered by all. Stephen

Joseph Frankewicz is survived by his wife and soul mate of 46 years, Christine; two sons: Jason and Joel Frankewicz; and his five grandchildren. Jason, wife Shelly, blessed Steve with four grandchildren: Raleigh (18); Courtney (17); Stephen (13); Elizabeth (11). Joel Frankewicz blessed Steve with one grandchild, Riley Frankewicz (16). Two brothers: John (Leslie) Frankewicz, Ken (Theresa) Frankewicz; four sisters: Sue Simo, Sandy (Jeff) Moore, Karen (Andy) Coldren, Kathy (Bob) Dobrzynski. He is further survived by several nieces, nephews, cousins, aunts, uncles, extended family members, and friends.

Steve is preceded in death by his mother and father: Joseph and Mary Ellen Frankewicz; his sister, Joanne Frankewicz; brother, Mike Frankewicz; and nephew, Taylor Frankewicz; along with several extended family members.

After a short, four-month battle with Pancreatic Cancer, his final days were spent surrounded by the love of family and friends.

A funeral service is to be held Saturday, August 18, 2018. There will be no visitation. The service will be held at St. Bernard-St. Hedwig Church, Thorp, WI. at 10:00 a.m. A celebration of Steve's life will follow services. The celebration will be held at the Thorp Quonset Hall with lunch, music, and memories of a great man.