Racine – Stephen Sadlon, 95, was called Home to be with his Lord and Savior on Friday evening, December 5, 2014, surrounded by his family.

Stephen was born on September 3, 1919 in Yonkers, N.Y.  On June 4, 1950, Stephen married his beloved wife, the former Mary Sivik, in Yonkers, N.Y.  Sadly, she preceded him in death on April 5, 2011 after 60 years of marriage.

Stephen served in the U.S. Army (Forth Infantry Division and 22nd Infantry Regentment) February 1941 – October 1945 where he served his country honorably and proudly, having landed on Utah Beach in France at the Invasion of Normandy on D-Day. A man of great faith, Stephen was a member of St. Lucy Catholic Church. He was employed by Modine Manufacturing Co. for 33 years as a senior draftsman, retiring in 1984.  Stephen enjoyed traveling, bowling, golfing, watching sports and most importantly, spending time with his entire family.

He is survived by his loving children, Mary (John Helland) Kolton-Karpowicz,  Stephen (Jody) Sadlon, Theresa (Vincent) Trentadue, Joseph (Janet) Sadlon, Rose (David Baumann) Sadlon and Michael Sadlon; 11 grandchildren and 3 great-grandchildren; sister-in-law , Nancy Sivik; brother-in-law, Andrew Crill; niece, Catherine Crill Klotz; and nephew, Barry Sadlon. Further survived by other relatives and friends.

In addition to his beloved wife, Mary and parents, Stephen was preceded in death by his daughter, Helen Wickline; brother, John Sadlon; sister, Anna; brother-in-laws, John and Steve Sivik; sisters-in-law,  Mary Sadlon, Rose Sivik and Helen Crill; and nephews, John Sadlon Jr. & Edward Sadlon.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Thursday, December 11, 2014 at 11:00 am in St. Lucy Catholic Church, 3101 Drexel Avenue, with Rev. Mark R. Jones officiating. Interment, with military honors, will be at West Lawn Memorial Park. A life celebration luncheon will follow. Visitation will be in the funeral home on Wednesday from 5:00 – 8:00 pm (Rosary recited at 7:30 pm) and in the church on Thursday from 10-11 am. In lieu of flowers, the family has suggested mass intentions for Stephen to St. Lucy's Catholic Church or donations to one's favorite charity. On-line words of inspiration and comfort can be made by visiting www.draeger-langendorf.com .

A heartfelt note of thanks to Dr. Richard Clark and staff for the many years of compassionate medical care and support given to our Dad. May God bless all of you!