Dennis R Wisialowski
August 31, 1947 — December 19, 2022
Dennis Richard Wisialowski, of Franklin, WI passed away at his residence on December 19, 2022, surrounded by his family at the age of 75. He was born in Milwaukee, WI on August 31, 1947, the son of Theresa (Chmielewski) and Richard Wisialowski.
Dennis married Josie (Josephine) Micek June 13, 1970, lovingly together for 52 years. He graduated from Notre Dame High School in Milwaukee. He then served in the United States Air Force until being honorably discharged achieving the rank of Buck Sergeant. Dennis later attended Concordia College in Mequon graduating Magna Cum Laude with a Bachelor of Business Administration.
His early career focused on transportation and logistics. He made a midcareer change and achieved a theological certification from Saint Francis Seminary (St. Francis, WI) also receiving the De Chantel Award in 1996 for Theological Formation. He then served as the Director of Administrative Services for Saint Elizabeth Ann Seaton Parish in New Berlin, WI for over 20 years.
He was a gentle, kindhearted man and impressed this spirit on those he met. Dennis made his true calling his grandchildren, family and friends, and most importantly his wife, Josie.
Dennis was preceded in death by his parents and his mother and father in law, Sophie and Joseph Micek.
Dennis is further survived by his wife Josie, his son Mark (Heather) Wisialowski, daughter Karen (Ryan) Gonzalez, grandchildren Benjamin, Sophie and Matthew Gonzalez, and Colin Clark, sister Darlene (Randy) Biedrzycki, sisters in law Diane Micek (Cyrus Wolf) and Chris (Al) Severin, nephews Brian (Becky) Biedrzycki, Kevin (Debbie) Biedrzycki, Steve Wieczorkowski and Nick Wieczorkowski, dear friends Jim Boeder, Neal Hall , Jack Schiek, and many other relatives and friends.
Visitation and a memorial mass will be held in his honor at Saint Martin of Tours Parish (7963 S. 116th St., Franklin, WI 53132) on Thursday, January 5, 2023 (visitation 10:00am-12:00pm, mass immediately following).
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