Beatrice "Bea" J. Antkowski

Beatrice Jean Antkowski (nee Roelke), affectionately known to all as Bea, was born to eternal life on Friday, September 15, 2023, at age 90.

Bea was preceded in death by her husband, Ralph Antkowski, her parents, Ervin Roelke and Mary Roelke (Siegfried), siblings Ervin Roelke, Jr. (Margaret), Gerald Roelke (Margaret) and Doris Dotzler (Richard) and is further survived by sister Sharon Mantz (Donald). She was a loving mother to children John Antkowski (Cheryl), Joanne Schlaikowski (Mark), and Christine Croke (Dan Rea). Bea was blessed with grandchildren Zachary, Samantha, Joseph, Claire, Katherine, Elisa, Alison, and Pebbles. Bea is survived by many dear nieces, nephews and friends.

Bea was a proud graduate in the class of 1952 at South Division High School. After graduation, she joined the Allen Bradley Company where she enjoyed working for many years before having children. Bea began traveling at age 16, and she especially liked her visits to Hawaii, Las Vegas and Walt Disney in California and in Florida. Bea loved musical shows with lush costumes.

She took joy in shopping and was an avid collector of dolls, jewelry and toys for her grandchildren.

The family would like to give special thanks for the compassionate care provided to Bea by Allay Home & Hospice, and the nursing staff in Francis Haven at Clement Manor, where Bea especially enjoyed her coffee and cookies.

Visitation will be held on Saturday, September 23, 2023, at St. Augustine of Hippo (2530 S. Howell, Milwaukee, WI. 53207) from 10:30 a.m until the Mass of Christian Burial at 12 :00 p.m. In lieu of flowers, memorials to St. Augustine of Hippo church are appreciated.