Obit: Wysocki, Anselm (1897-1981)

Contact: Kathleen E. Englebretson
Email: kathy@wiclarkcountyhistory.org

Surnames: Wysocki, LaFond, Koehler, Seifert, Kropp

---Source: Marshfield News-Herald (23 November 1981)

Wysocki, Anselm L. (27 March 1897 - 20 November 1981)

NEILLSVILLE -- Services were today at St. Peter's Catholic Church, Stevens Point, for Anselm L. Wysocki, 84, a former Neillsville resident who died Friday afternoon at Wisconsin Veterans Home, King.

He had entered the home a few weeks ago.

The Rev. Chester Moczarny officiated at the services followed by burial in St. Martin's Cemetery at Ellis (Custer).

Mr. Wysocki was born March 27, 1897 in Ellis, the son of Mr. and Mrs. John Wysocki. He attended Stevens Point area schools and graduated from Stevens Point Normal School.

He served with the U.S. Army Air Force in France during World War I.

He and Hildegarde L. LaFond were married in August 1924 at Holy Name Catholic Church, Sheboygan, where they settled. They observed their golden wedding anniversary in 1974.

He was principal of Howard's Grove, Pittsville and Gratiot High Schools during his tenure as an educator.

Mrs. Wysocki died April 15, 1975.

Mr. Wysocki moved to Stevens Point a year ago from Neillsville. He was a member of Wilson-Heintz Post 2244, Veterans of Foreign Wars Post, No. 6, Stevens Point.

Surviving are a daughter, Mrs. Wolfgang (Elizabeth) Koehler, Monroe; a son, Thomas, Menomonee Falls; six grandchildren; a brother, Emanuel, Manitowish Waters; and three sisters, Miss Winnifred Wysocki of Ellis, Mrs. George (Sarah) Seifert of Chicago and Mrs. Justine Kropp, Milwaukee.

He was predeceased by his parents, wife, two brothers and three sisters.