Racine- Walter “Wally” Kogutkiewicz, 78, passed away peacefully at home, surrounded with the love of his family, on Thursday, February 16, 2012.
Wally was born on April 30, 1933 to the late Martin and Mary Kogutkiewicz. He proudly served our Country with the United States Army in the Korean War.
On January 2, 1987 he was united in marriage with Bonnie (nee: Sievert) Kogutkiewicz. With a profound work ethic, Wally was employed for many years as a commercial fisherman on Lake Michigan. He also worked for Lathrop Furniture. In retirement, Wally continued working for One-Hour Martinizing Dry Cleaners, until age 75.
Surviving are his loving wife, Bonnie; children, Wally (Linda) Kogutkiewicz, Cindy (Dan) Jensen, Sherry Kogutkiewicz and Mike (Jeannie) Kogutkiewicz; step-daughters, Patti (Tom) Slobodianuk and Debbie (Ed) Belmonte; grandchildren, Walt Kogutkiewicz, Bobbi (Jon) Fergus, Jon (Sam) LeGath, Tyler LeGath; Brianna, Reese, Danielle and Kaiya Slobodianuk; Ben and Rachael Belmonte; 3 great-grandchildren, Julianna Fergus; great-grandchild Fergus and great-grandchild LeGath, both due to be born in June 2012; sister, Pearl (Tom) Bower; many nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends too numerous to mention by name.
Private family services will take place this summer in Chippewa Falls, a place that Wally loved to spend time.
Cliff and Colleen Kogutkiewicz says
Uncle Wally will always be remembered for his sense of humor. Our thoughts are with you.
Cliff and Colleen Kogutkiewicz
Bob and Sandy Richter says
Mike,
Our deepest sympathy for your loss. We will always remember Wally for the times we shared at Industrial Finishing. What a guy he was!
Sincerely,
Bob and Sandy Richter
Walter J Kogutkiewicz says
He was my grandpa I will always love you grandpa,We had 3 wally’s in the family.my dad name is wally my grandpa Walter and me as walter too but everyone calls me walt.My you rest in peace with god.