Albert Joseph Walkush of Whiting, Stevens Point died early Friday morning, February 8, 2019 at Ascension St. Michaels Hospital. Age 92 Albert was born March 18, 1926 in the Town of Plover, which is now Whiting.
Albert was the son of the late John and Clara (Shultz) Walkush.He attended Whiting School, St. Stanislaus Parochial School and graduated from P. J. Jacobs High School in 1944.
Albert entered the United States Air Force on July 22, 1944 at Fort Sheridan, IL; he served as an Airplane Engine Mechanic. Receiving the World War II Victory Medal, American Theatre Ribbon and the Good Conduct Medal, he was honorably discharged on June 17, 1946 at Fort Sheridan.
Albert married Arlene Grabowski on October 11, 1947; she preceded him in death on March 6, 1974. He then married Mary Louise Torzewski on May 14, 1976. His wife Mary Louise survives.
Albert retired from Consolidated Papers in 1987 as the Coating Department supervisor after 41 years of employment.
Albert served as an usher at St. Bronislava Church since 1974, and was chairperson of the group since 1978. He was appointed to the Stevens Point Area Catholic Cemetery Association Board in 1992, became president of the association in 2004 and has been serving on the board still today.
Albert enjoyed the outdoors with hunting and fishing, but his favorite hobby was flying and maintain the four airplanes that he owned between 1948 until 2005 stopping his flying after reaching the age of 80.
Albert was elected trustee to the Village of Whiting in 1978 and served on the Public Works department. He was Chairman of that committee overseeing the reconstruction of the bridge on Tommy’s Turnpike, to its present configuration. Albert also oversaw the construction of the Plover River Bridge between the mills and many other street projects.
He served on the committee for the construction of the new Whiting Municipal Center, as well as other committees as the Planning Commission, Building Commission, Ordinance Committee, Public Works and Parks committee. He served on the Urban Area Comprehensive Planning Committee and the Federal Urban Area Transportation Advisory Committee.
He was preceded in death by first wife Arlene, five sisters Phyllis, Angeline Roberts, Martha Waterhouse, Evelyn Shand and Regina Whittaker, and four brothers Edward, Ernest, Leonard and Myron.
Mass of Christin Burial will be Wednesday February 13, 2019 at St. Bronislava Catholic Church in Plover, Rev. Ed Shuttleworth officiating. Burial with Full Military honors in the Guardian Angel Cemetery.
Albert was the son of the late John and Clara (Shultz) Walkush.He attended Whiting School, St. Stanislaus Parochial School and graduated from P. J. Jacobs High School in 1944.
Albert entered the United States Air Force on July 22, 1944 at Fort Sheridan, IL; he served as an Airplane Engine Mechanic. Receiving the World War II Victory Medal, American Theatre Ribbon and the Good Conduct Medal, he was honorably discharged on June 17, 1946 at Fort Sheridan.
Albert married Arlene Grabowski on October 11, 1947; she preceded him in death on March 6, 1974. He then married Mary Louise Torzewski on May 14, 1976. His wife Mary Louise survives.
Albert retired from Consolidated Papers in 1987 as the Coating Department supervisor after 41 years of employment.
Albert served as an usher at St. Bronislava Church since 1974, and was chairperson of the group since 1978. He was appointed to the Stevens Point Area Catholic Cemetery Association Board in 1992, became president of the association in 2004 and has been serving on the board still today.
Albert enjoyed the outdoors with hunting and fishing, but his favorite hobby was flying and maintain the four airplanes that he owned between 1948 until 2005 stopping his flying after reaching the age of 80.
Albert was elected trustee to the Village of Whiting in 1978 and served on the Public Works department. He was Chairman of that committee overseeing the reconstruction of the bridge on Tommy’s Turnpike, to its present configuration. Albert also oversaw the construction of the Plover River Bridge between the mills and many other street projects.
He served on the committee for the construction of the new Whiting Municipal Center, as well as other committees as the Planning Commission, Building Commission, Ordinance Committee, Public Works and Parks committee. He served on the Urban Area Comprehensive Planning Committee and the Federal Urban Area Transportation Advisory Committee.
He was preceded in death by first wife Arlene, five sisters Phyllis, Angeline Roberts, Martha Waterhouse, Evelyn Shand and Regina Whittaker, and four brothers Edward, Ernest, Leonard and Myron.
Mass of Christin Burial will be Wednesday February 13, 2019 at St. Bronislava Catholic Church in Plover, Rev. Ed Shuttleworth officiating. Burial with Full Military honors in the Guardian Angel Cemetery.
Albert Joseph Walkush of Whiting, Stevens Point died early Friday morning, February 8, 2019 at Ascension St. Michaels Hospital. Age 92 Albert was born March 18, 1926 in the Town of Plover, which is now Whiting.
Albert was the son of the late John and Clara (Shultz) Walkush.He attended Whiting School, St. Stanislaus Parochial School and graduated from P. J. Jacobs High School in 1944.
Albert entered the United States Air Force on July 22, 1944 at Fort Sheridan, IL; he served as an Airplane Engine Mechanic. Receiving the World War II Victory Medal, American Theatre Ribbon and the Good Conduct Medal, he was honorably discharged on June 17, 1946 at Fort Sheridan.
Albert married Arlene Grabowski on October 11, 1947; she preceded him in death on March 6, 1974. He then married Mary Louise Torzewski on May 14, 1976. His wife Mary Louise survives.
Albert retired from Consolidated Papers in 1987 as the Coating Department supervisor after 41 years of employment.
Albert served as an usher at St. Bronislava Church since 1974, and was chairperson of the group since 1978. He was appointed to the Stevens Point Area Catholic Cemetery Association Board in 1992, became president of the association in 2004 and has been serving on the board still today.
Albert enjoyed the outdoors with hunting and fishing, but his favorite hobby was flying and maintain the four airplanes that he owned between 1948 until 2005 stopping his flying after reaching the age of 80.
Albert was elected trustee to the Village of Whiting in 1978 and served on the Public Works department. He was Chairman of that committee overseeing the reconstruction of the bridge on Tommy’s Turnpike, to its present configuration. Albert also oversaw the construction of the Plover River Bridge between the mills and many other street projects.
He served on the committee for the construction of the new Whiting Municipal Center, as well as other committees as the Planning Commission, Building Commission, Ordinance Committee, Public Works and Parks committee. He served on the Urban Area Comprehensive Planning Committee and the Federal Urban Area Transportation Advisory Committee.
He was preceded in death by first wife Arlene, five sisters Phyllis, Angeline Roberts, Martha Waterhouse, Evelyn Shand and Regina Whittaker, and four brothers Edward, Ernest, Leonard and Myron.
Mass of Christin Burial will be Wednesday February 13, 2019 at St. Bronislava Catholic Church in Plover, Rev. Ed Shuttleworth officiating. Burial with Full Military honors in the Guardian Angel Cemetery.
Albert was the son of the late John and Clara (Shultz) Walkush.He attended Whiting School, St. Stanislaus Parochial School and graduated from P. J. Jacobs High School in 1944.
Albert entered the United States Air Force on July 22, 1944 at Fort Sheridan, IL; he served as an Airplane Engine Mechanic. Receiving the World War II Victory Medal, American Theatre Ribbon and the Good Conduct Medal, he was honorably discharged on June 17, 1946 at Fort Sheridan.
Albert married Arlene Grabowski on October 11, 1947; she preceded him in death on March 6, 1974. He then married Mary Louise Torzewski on May 14, 1976. His wife Mary Louise survives.
Albert retired from Consolidated Papers in 1987 as the Coating Department supervisor after 41 years of employment.
Albert served as an usher at St. Bronislava Church since 1974, and was chairperson of the group since 1978. He was appointed to the Stevens Point Area Catholic Cemetery Association Board in 1992, became president of the association in 2004 and has been serving on the board still today.
Albert enjoyed the outdoors with hunting and fishing, but his favorite hobby was flying and maintain the four airplanes that he owned between 1948 until 2005 stopping his flying after reaching the age of 80.
Albert was elected trustee to the Village of Whiting in 1978 and served on the Public Works department. He was Chairman of that committee overseeing the reconstruction of the bridge on Tommy’s Turnpike, to its present configuration. Albert also oversaw the construction of the Plover River Bridge between the mills and many other street projects.
He served on the committee for the construction of the new Whiting Municipal Center, as well as other committees as the Planning Commission, Building Commission, Ordinance Committee, Public Works and Parks committee. He served on the Urban Area Comprehensive Planning Committee and the Federal Urban Area Transportation Advisory Committee.
He was preceded in death by first wife Arlene, five sisters Phyllis, Angeline Roberts, Martha Waterhouse, Evelyn Shand and Regina Whittaker, and four brothers Edward, Ernest, Leonard and Myron.
Mass of Christin Burial will be Wednesday February 13, 2019 at St. Bronislava Catholic Church in Plover, Rev. Ed Shuttleworth officiating. Burial with Full Military honors in the Guardian Angel Cemetery.
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