Obit: Grendzinski, Alex R. Jr. (1936 – 2019)

Transcriber: stan@wiclarkcountyhistory.org

Surnames: Grendzinski, Szczech, Losiewicz, Berg, Howard

----Source: THORP COURIER (20 Nov 2019)

Grendzinski, Alex R. Jr. (4 NOV 1936 – 18 NOV 2019)

Alex R. Grendzinski Jr., age 83, of Thorp, WI, passed away on Monday, November 18, 2019, at Our Lady of Victory Hospital in Stanley, WI. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. on Thursday, November 21, 2019, at Thorp Funeral Home. Rev. Baskaran Sandhiyagu will officiate, and burial will follow in New St. Hedwig's Catholic Cemetery. Pallbearers will be: Darren Szczech, Dustin Szczech, Dan Szczech, Jason Grendzinski, Brian Grendzinski and Shannon Grendzinski. Visitation will be held on Thursday, November 21, 2019, at Thorp Funeral Home from 10 a.m. until time of service.

Alex Robert Grendzinski Jr. was born on November 4, 1936, in Thorp, WI, the son of Alex and Jennie (Losiewicz) Grendzinski, Sr. He was raised on the family farm, received his education at area schools, and graduated from Thorp High School in 1954.


After completing his education, Alex went to work at Bellinger Dairy, in Thorp. He was united in marriage to Hilda R. Berg on November 19, 1960, at St. Hedwig's Chapel in Thorp. He worked at Bellinger Dairy until its closing in 1986, and then went to work for Blue Moon Cheese Factory in Thorp until retiring in 1998.

Alex had many interests, but especially enjoyed spending time with his children, grandchildren and great-granddaughter, and bowling in his younger years.

He was a member of St. Bernard-St. Hedwig Catholic Church, and the Thorp American Legion Post #118.

Alex is survived by his wife, Hilda, of Thorp; four children: Anne (Dan) Szczech of Greenwood, Kevin Grendzinski of Weehawken, NJ, Brian (Shannon) Grendzinski of Thorp, and Jason Grendzinski (Linette Howard) of Blaine, MN; seven grandchildren: Dustin, Darren, Ashley, Angel, Alyssa, Anton, and Cameron; one great-granddaughter: Kenzie; two brothers: Casey Grendzinski of Roseville, IL and Tom (Kathy) Grendzinski of Burnsville, MN; nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.

He was preceded in death by his parents; his son, Justin Grendzinski in 1980; two brothers: Leon and Bernard Grendzinski; and one sister, Josephine Bauer.

Online condolences may be expressed at www.cuddiefh.com. 

Thorp Funeral Home is assisting the family with arrangements.