Jeanette "Jenie" L. Mrotek, age 92 years young, a Manitowoc resident, passed away Wednesday, January 4, 2023 at her home.
She was born January 4, 1931 in Manitowoc, daughter of the late John and Julia (Nedvecki) Pozorski. Jenie attended Lincoln High School, graduating with the class of 1948.
On September 23, 1950, she married Joseph S. Mrotek at St. Mary Catholic Church, Manitowoc. He preceded her in death on November 22, 2017.
She was employed with Mirro Aluminum until her retirement, then worked at Rex Clean. Jenie was a woman of many talents, and was an excellent seamstress, both professionally and at home. In her younger years, she bowled in Manitowoc Leagues and also enjoyed deer hunting. She loved playing and watching Wisconsin sports teams, and was active in playing baseball and volleyball well into her 70's. Jenie enjoyed camping all of her life, and when her grandchildren were younger, would take them all on a two-week camping trip every year. She was a great cook and baker, and would provide her family with homemade desserts at every meal. Jenie also enjoyed cross-stitch, and playing sheepshead with her children and grandchildren. She was a member of St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Parish also a past member of the rosary and altar society of St. Mary's. Above all, she loved her family, especially her children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren. She was her grandchildren and great-grandchildren's biggest fan, as she attended all of their sporting events. Jenie was very active, independent, and energetic up until her last day. Every year for the last 72 years, Jenie hosted the family Christmas party, which was a fun time for all. She will be missed for her great sense of humor and her love of having a good time.
Jenie is survived by her children: Rick Mrotek, Manitowoc, Lynn (Pete) Rutherford, Francis Creek, Sue Mrotek, Menasha, daughter-in-law: Lori Mrotek, Manitowoc, grandchildren: Greg (Mickey) Shea of Manitowoc, Melissa (Brian) Schild of Shorewood, Stacy (Blair) Shea-VanHemelryk of Black Mountain, N.C., Tanya (Tracey) Pasternak of Shoto, Michael (Misty) Mrotek of Howard, Carissa (Matt "Boomer" "Boo Boo") Grimm of Two Rivers, Daniel Mrotek of Madison, Sam LaViolette of Nebraska; great-grandchildren: Loic (Shannon), Kyra (Leela), Alexandra, David, Randal, Johnathan, Charlie, Emmie, Brinn, Jacob, Oliver, Brison, Benjamin, and Teagan; one sister-in-law: Eileen Pozorski, Chetek, one niece: Connie Swant, Chetek; three nephews: Brad Schneider, Greg (Paula) Schneider, all of Manitowoc, Jeff (Jolene) Schneider, Oshkosh; and her two fluffballs: Sara and Bo. Other relatives and friends also survive.
She was preceded in death by her husband of 67 years: Joseph; her parents; an infant daughter: Linda; one son: Randal; two grandchildren: Michelle and Joey; one brother: John Pozorski; father-in-law and mother-in-law: Charles and Cecelia Mrotek; and one sister-in-law: Colleen (Robert) Schneider.
Cremation has occurred at the Harrigan Parkside Crematory, Manitowoc, and a memorial service will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Friday, January 13, 2023 at St. Francis of Assisi on Marshall, 1114 South 21st Street, Manitowoc. Officiating at the Mass of Christian Burial will be the Rev. Matt Colle. Following the Mass, a luncheon will be held at the Harrigan Parkside Gathering Center, 620 North Water Street, Manitowoc. Jenie will be laid to rest at Knollwood Mausoleum, Town of Kossuth, at a later date.
The family will greet relatives and friends from 9:30 a.m. until the time of the Mass at 11:00 a.m. on Friday at St. Francis of Assisi on Marshall, Manitowoc.
Expressions of sympathy may be sent to the family by visiting www.harriganparksidefuneralhome.com.
The Harrigan Parkside Funeral Home, Manitowoc, is assisting the Mrotek family with funeral arrangements.
She was born January 4, 1931 in Manitowoc, daughter of the late John and Julia (Nedvecki) Pozorski. Jenie attended Lincoln High School, graduating with the class of 1948.
On September 23, 1950, she married Joseph S. Mrotek at St. Mary Catholic Church, Manitowoc. He preceded her in death on November 22, 2017.
She was employed with Mirro Aluminum until her retirement, then worked at Rex Clean. Jenie was a woman of many talents, and was an excellent seamstress, both professionally and at home. In her younger years, she bowled in Manitowoc Leagues and also enjoyed deer hunting. She loved playing and watching Wisconsin sports teams, and was active in playing baseball and volleyball well into her 70's. Jenie enjoyed camping all of her life, and when her grandchildren were younger, would take them all on a two-week camping trip every year. She was a great cook and baker, and would provide her family with homemade desserts at every meal. Jenie also enjoyed cross-stitch, and playing sheepshead with her children and grandchildren. She was a member of St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Parish also a past member of the rosary and altar society of St. Mary's. Above all, she loved her family, especially her children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren. She was her grandchildren and great-grandchildren's biggest fan, as she attended all of their sporting events. Jenie was very active, independent, and energetic up until her last day. Every year for the last 72 years, Jenie hosted the family Christmas party, which was a fun time for all. She will be missed for her great sense of humor and her love of having a good time.
Jenie is survived by her children: Rick Mrotek, Manitowoc, Lynn (Pete) Rutherford, Francis Creek, Sue Mrotek, Menasha, daughter-in-law: Lori Mrotek, Manitowoc, grandchildren: Greg (Mickey) Shea of Manitowoc, Melissa (Brian) Schild of Shorewood, Stacy (Blair) Shea-VanHemelryk of Black Mountain, N.C., Tanya (Tracey) Pasternak of Shoto, Michael (Misty) Mrotek of Howard, Carissa (Matt "Boomer" "Boo Boo") Grimm of Two Rivers, Daniel Mrotek of Madison, Sam LaViolette of Nebraska; great-grandchildren: Loic (Shannon), Kyra (Leela), Alexandra, David, Randal, Johnathan, Charlie, Emmie, Brinn, Jacob, Oliver, Brison, Benjamin, and Teagan; one sister-in-law: Eileen Pozorski, Chetek, one niece: Connie Swant, Chetek; three nephews: Brad Schneider, Greg (Paula) Schneider, all of Manitowoc, Jeff (Jolene) Schneider, Oshkosh; and her two fluffballs: Sara and Bo. Other relatives and friends also survive.
She was preceded in death by her husband of 67 years: Joseph; her parents; an infant daughter: Linda; one son: Randal; two grandchildren: Michelle and Joey; one brother: John Pozorski; father-in-law and mother-in-law: Charles and Cecelia Mrotek; and one sister-in-law: Colleen (Robert) Schneider.
Cremation has occurred at the Harrigan Parkside Crematory, Manitowoc, and a memorial service will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Friday, January 13, 2023 at St. Francis of Assisi on Marshall, 1114 South 21st Street, Manitowoc. Officiating at the Mass of Christian Burial will be the Rev. Matt Colle. Following the Mass, a luncheon will be held at the Harrigan Parkside Gathering Center, 620 North Water Street, Manitowoc. Jenie will be laid to rest at Knollwood Mausoleum, Town of Kossuth, at a later date.
The family will greet relatives and friends from 9:30 a.m. until the time of the Mass at 11:00 a.m. on Friday at St. Francis of Assisi on Marshall, Manitowoc.
Expressions of sympathy may be sent to the family by visiting www.harriganparksidefuneralhome.com.
The Harrigan Parkside Funeral Home, Manitowoc, is assisting the Mrotek family with funeral arrangements.
Jeanette "Jenie" L. Mrotek, age 92 years young, a Manitowoc resident, passed away Wednesday, January 4, 2023 at her home.
She was born January 4, 1931 in Manitowoc, daughter of the late John and Julia (Nedvecki) Pozorski. Jenie attended Lincoln High School, graduating with the class of 1948.
On September 23, 1950, she married Joseph S. Mrotek at St. Mary Catholic Church, Manitowoc. He preceded her in death on November 22, 2017.
She was employed with Mirro Aluminum until her retirement, then worked at Rex Clean. Jenie was a woman of many talents, and was an excellent seamstress, both professionally and at home. In her younger years, she bowled in Manitowoc Leagues and also enjoyed deer hunting. She loved playing and watching Wisconsin sports teams, and was active in playing baseball and volleyball well into her 70's. Jenie enjoyed camping all of her life, and when her grandchildren were younger, would take them all on a two-week camping trip every year. She was a great cook and baker, and would provide her family with homemade desserts at every meal. Jenie also enjoyed cross-stitch, and playing sheepshead with her children and grandchildren. She was a member of St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Parish also a past member of the rosary and altar society of St. Mary's. Above all, she loved her family, especially her children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren. She was her grandchildren and great-grandchildren's biggest fan, as she attended all of their sporting events. Jenie was very active, independent, and energetic up until her last day. Every year for the last 72 years, Jenie hosted the family Christmas party, which was a fun time for all. She will be missed for her great sense of humor and her love of having a good time.
Jenie is survived by her children: Rick Mrotek, Manitowoc, Lynn (Pete) Rutherford, Francis Creek, Sue Mrotek, Menasha, daughter-in-law: Lori Mrotek, Manitowoc, grandchildren: Greg (Mickey) Shea of Manitowoc, Melissa (Brian) Schild of Shorewood, Stacy (Blair) Shea-VanHemelryk of Black Mountain, N.C., Tanya (Tracey) Pasternak of Shoto, Michael (Misty) Mrotek of Howard, Carissa (Matt "Boomer" "Boo Boo") Grimm of Two Rivers, Daniel Mrotek of Madison, Sam LaViolette of Nebraska; great-grandchildren: Loic (Shannon), Kyra (Leela), Alexandra, David, Randal, Johnathan, Charlie, Emmie, Brinn, Jacob, Oliver, Brison, Benjamin, and Teagan; one sister-in-law: Eileen Pozorski, Chetek, one niece: Connie Swant, Chetek; three nephews: Brad Schneider, Greg (Paula) Schneider, all of Manitowoc, Jeff (Jolene) Schneider, Oshkosh; and her two fluffballs: Sara and Bo. Other relatives and friends also survive.
She was preceded in death by her husband of 67 years: Joseph; her parents; an infant daughter: Linda; one son: Randal; two grandchildren: Michelle and Joey; one brother: John Pozorski; father-in-law and mother-in-law: Charles and Cecelia Mrotek; and one sister-in-law: Colleen (Robert) Schneider.
Cremation has occurred at the Harrigan Parkside Crematory, Manitowoc, and a memorial service will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Friday, January 13, 2023 at St. Francis of Assisi on Marshall, 1114 South 21st Street, Manitowoc. Officiating at the Mass of Christian Burial will be the Rev. Matt Colle. Following the Mass, a luncheon will be held at the Harrigan Parkside Gathering Center, 620 North Water Street, Manitowoc. Jenie will be laid to rest at Knollwood Mausoleum, Town of Kossuth, at a later date.
The family will greet relatives and friends from 9:30 a.m. until the time of the Mass at 11:00 a.m. on Friday at St. Francis of Assisi on Marshall, Manitowoc.
Expressions of sympathy may be sent to the family by visiting www.harriganparksidefuneralhome.com.
The Harrigan Parkside Funeral Home, Manitowoc, is assisting the Mrotek family with funeral arrangements.
She was born January 4, 1931 in Manitowoc, daughter of the late John and Julia (Nedvecki) Pozorski. Jenie attended Lincoln High School, graduating with the class of 1948.
On September 23, 1950, she married Joseph S. Mrotek at St. Mary Catholic Church, Manitowoc. He preceded her in death on November 22, 2017.
She was employed with Mirro Aluminum until her retirement, then worked at Rex Clean. Jenie was a woman of many talents, and was an excellent seamstress, both professionally and at home. In her younger years, she bowled in Manitowoc Leagues and also enjoyed deer hunting. She loved playing and watching Wisconsin sports teams, and was active in playing baseball and volleyball well into her 70's. Jenie enjoyed camping all of her life, and when her grandchildren were younger, would take them all on a two-week camping trip every year. She was a great cook and baker, and would provide her family with homemade desserts at every meal. Jenie also enjoyed cross-stitch, and playing sheepshead with her children and grandchildren. She was a member of St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Parish also a past member of the rosary and altar society of St. Mary's. Above all, she loved her family, especially her children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren. She was her grandchildren and great-grandchildren's biggest fan, as she attended all of their sporting events. Jenie was very active, independent, and energetic up until her last day. Every year for the last 72 years, Jenie hosted the family Christmas party, which was a fun time for all. She will be missed for her great sense of humor and her love of having a good time.
Jenie is survived by her children: Rick Mrotek, Manitowoc, Lynn (Pete) Rutherford, Francis Creek, Sue Mrotek, Menasha, daughter-in-law: Lori Mrotek, Manitowoc, grandchildren: Greg (Mickey) Shea of Manitowoc, Melissa (Brian) Schild of Shorewood, Stacy (Blair) Shea-VanHemelryk of Black Mountain, N.C., Tanya (Tracey) Pasternak of Shoto, Michael (Misty) Mrotek of Howard, Carissa (Matt "Boomer" "Boo Boo") Grimm of Two Rivers, Daniel Mrotek of Madison, Sam LaViolette of Nebraska; great-grandchildren: Loic (Shannon), Kyra (Leela), Alexandra, David, Randal, Johnathan, Charlie, Emmie, Brinn, Jacob, Oliver, Brison, Benjamin, and Teagan; one sister-in-law: Eileen Pozorski, Chetek, one niece: Connie Swant, Chetek; three nephews: Brad Schneider, Greg (Paula) Schneider, all of Manitowoc, Jeff (Jolene) Schneider, Oshkosh; and her two fluffballs: Sara and Bo. Other relatives and friends also survive.
She was preceded in death by her husband of 67 years: Joseph; her parents; an infant daughter: Linda; one son: Randal; two grandchildren: Michelle and Joey; one brother: John Pozorski; father-in-law and mother-in-law: Charles and Cecelia Mrotek; and one sister-in-law: Colleen (Robert) Schneider.
Cremation has occurred at the Harrigan Parkside Crematory, Manitowoc, and a memorial service will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Friday, January 13, 2023 at St. Francis of Assisi on Marshall, 1114 South 21st Street, Manitowoc. Officiating at the Mass of Christian Burial will be the Rev. Matt Colle. Following the Mass, a luncheon will be held at the Harrigan Parkside Gathering Center, 620 North Water Street, Manitowoc. Jenie will be laid to rest at Knollwood Mausoleum, Town of Kossuth, at a later date.
The family will greet relatives and friends from 9:30 a.m. until the time of the Mass at 11:00 a.m. on Friday at St. Francis of Assisi on Marshall, Manitowoc.
Expressions of sympathy may be sent to the family by visiting www.harriganparksidefuneralhome.com.
The Harrigan Parkside Funeral Home, Manitowoc, is assisting the Mrotek family with funeral arrangements.
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