Victor Krajnek, age 83, passed away Tuesday, July 25, 2023, after a long illness. A life-long Manitowoc resident, Victor was born July 31, 1939, to Edward and Agnes (Kvitek) Krajnek. Vic attended Holy Innocents grade school and graduated from Lincoln High School with the class of 1957. After high school, Vic enlisted in the U.S. Navy, and had the rare honor of proudly serving President Dwight Eisenhower at Camp David Presidential Retreat, where he received several commendations.
After his discharge from the Navy, he began his working career at Imperial Eastman in Manitowoc, then completed his electrical journeyman apprenticeship at Lakeshore Technical College. After that, he worked for various electrical construction contractors and was a member of the IBEW Union 494. He retired from Specht Electric in 2001. By then, he had attained a Wisconsin State Master Electrician license.
On July 26, 1969, he married Winifred (Winnie) Zagrodnik at St. Mary's Catholic Church in Manitowoc. They were about to celebrate 54 years of marriage at the time of his passing. Vic and Winnie had 3 children, and as a family they enjoyed their annual trip to Wisconsin Dells, and vacations in Washington, D.C., Disney World, and summer weeks at a cottage on Clark Lake in Door County, where Vic pretended to be a master fisherman, but really preferred to float around in an inner tube or cruise around the lake in the fishing boat. He was also the family grill master, famous for asking if the food is done enough, and telling everyone that he could "put it back on" for a bit. (It was always perfect, and he knew it.)
In retirement, he avidly studied the stock market and talked about it to anyone who would listen. He also helped his family and friends with almost any project that arose. However, his pride and joy were his grandchildren, and he followed them wherever their sporting events, music or dance recitals, and school events would lead.
Vic is survived by his wife of 54 years, Winifred (Winnie); daughter and son-in-law Kelly and Jeff Kautzer (Green Bay) and their children, Jack and Lauren (special friend, Daniel Fenn); sons and daughter-in-law (both of Manitowoc) David Krajnek and his children Leah, Ian, and Emma; and Andrew and Amanda Krajnek, along with their children Mallory, Emmalyn, Grace, Grant, Lucia, and Anna. He is also survived by his brother, Robert Krajnek of Manitowoc; brother-and sister-in-law, Dr. Lynn and Judy Holder of Manitowoc, and sister-inlaw Betty Adler of Marshfield, WI, as well as other relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by his parents, Edward and Agnes Krajnek, in-laws, Albert and Leona Zagrodnik, and an infant grandson, Peter Krajnek.
Vic was life-long member of Holy Innocents Catholic Church (now St. Francis of Assisi Parish), and served on its Board of Education, and was also a minister of hospitality. Additionally, he was known for his wit. and always had a good story- especially about a favorite trip to Jamaica with his "cottage friends" before he met Winnie, his time at Camp David, or other shenanigans.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11:00 am on Saturday, July 29, 2023, at St. Francis of Assisi- Grand location, 1416 Grand Ave, Manitowoc, with Rev. Doug Le Captain officiating. Relatives and friends may call at the church from 9:30 am until the time of service at 11:00 am. Burial will take place at Evergreen Cemetery with military honors to take place.
The Lakeshore Family Funeral Homes, Pfeffer location is assisting the family. Online condolences may be expressed by visiting www.lakeshorefamilyfuneralhomes.com
Memorials may be made to Roncalli Catholic Schools, 2000 Mirro Drive, Manitowoc, WI 54220, or the Alzheimer's Association, 225 North Michigan Ave., FL 17, Chicago, IL 60601-7633.
The Krajnek family would like to thank the Sharon S. Richardson Hospice staff, especially Teri, Stephanie, Rachel & Chaplain Joe for all of their care and support, and for leading us through this journey. Also thank you to the Home Instead staff, especially TJ, who made it possible to keep Vic at home longer than would have been possible without them; and thank you to the staff of St. Mary's Home.
We also want to show our appreciation for our very special neighbors: Dwight, Karen, Bob, Anil, Minaxi and Sanjay for supporting us all along the way, as well as all of our friends who offered prayers and support in other ways. We will be forever grateful.
Posted online on July 26, 2023
After his discharge from the Navy, he began his working career at Imperial Eastman in Manitowoc, then completed his electrical journeyman apprenticeship at Lakeshore Technical College. After that, he worked for various electrical construction contractors and was a member of the IBEW Union 494. He retired from Specht Electric in 2001. By then, he had attained a Wisconsin State Master Electrician license.
On July 26, 1969, he married Winifred (Winnie) Zagrodnik at St. Mary's Catholic Church in Manitowoc. They were about to celebrate 54 years of marriage at the time of his passing. Vic and Winnie had 3 children, and as a family they enjoyed their annual trip to Wisconsin Dells, and vacations in Washington, D.C., Disney World, and summer weeks at a cottage on Clark Lake in Door County, where Vic pretended to be a master fisherman, but really preferred to float around in an inner tube or cruise around the lake in the fishing boat. He was also the family grill master, famous for asking if the food is done enough, and telling everyone that he could "put it back on" for a bit. (It was always perfect, and he knew it.)
In retirement, he avidly studied the stock market and talked about it to anyone who would listen. He also helped his family and friends with almost any project that arose. However, his pride and joy were his grandchildren, and he followed them wherever their sporting events, music or dance recitals, and school events would lead.
Vic is survived by his wife of 54 years, Winifred (Winnie); daughter and son-in-law Kelly and Jeff Kautzer (Green Bay) and their children, Jack and Lauren (special friend, Daniel Fenn); sons and daughter-in-law (both of Manitowoc) David Krajnek and his children Leah, Ian, and Emma; and Andrew and Amanda Krajnek, along with their children Mallory, Emmalyn, Grace, Grant, Lucia, and Anna. He is also survived by his brother, Robert Krajnek of Manitowoc; brother-and sister-in-law, Dr. Lynn and Judy Holder of Manitowoc, and sister-inlaw Betty Adler of Marshfield, WI, as well as other relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by his parents, Edward and Agnes Krajnek, in-laws, Albert and Leona Zagrodnik, and an infant grandson, Peter Krajnek.
Vic was life-long member of Holy Innocents Catholic Church (now St. Francis of Assisi Parish), and served on its Board of Education, and was also a minister of hospitality. Additionally, he was known for his wit. and always had a good story- especially about a favorite trip to Jamaica with his "cottage friends" before he met Winnie, his time at Camp David, or other shenanigans.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11:00 am on Saturday, July 29, 2023, at St. Francis of Assisi- Grand location, 1416 Grand Ave, Manitowoc, with Rev. Doug Le Captain officiating. Relatives and friends may call at the church from 9:30 am until the time of service at 11:00 am. Burial will take place at Evergreen Cemetery with military honors to take place.
The Lakeshore Family Funeral Homes, Pfeffer location is assisting the family. Online condolences may be expressed by visiting www.lakeshorefamilyfuneralhomes.com
Memorials may be made to Roncalli Catholic Schools, 2000 Mirro Drive, Manitowoc, WI 54220, or the Alzheimer's Association, 225 North Michigan Ave., FL 17, Chicago, IL 60601-7633.
The Krajnek family would like to thank the Sharon S. Richardson Hospice staff, especially Teri, Stephanie, Rachel & Chaplain Joe for all of their care and support, and for leading us through this journey. Also thank you to the Home Instead staff, especially TJ, who made it possible to keep Vic at home longer than would have been possible without them; and thank you to the staff of St. Mary's Home.
We also want to show our appreciation for our very special neighbors: Dwight, Karen, Bob, Anil, Minaxi and Sanjay for supporting us all along the way, as well as all of our friends who offered prayers and support in other ways. We will be forever grateful.
Posted online on July 26, 2023
Victor Krajnek, age 83, passed away Tuesday, July 25, 2023, after a long illness. A life-long Manitowoc resident, Victor was born July 31, 1939, to Edward and Agnes (Kvitek) Krajnek. Vic attended Holy Innocents grade school and graduated from Lincoln High School with the class of 1957. After high school, Vic enlisted in the U.S. Navy, and had the rare honor of proudly serving President Dwight Eisenhower at Camp David Presidential Retreat, where he received several commendations.
After his discharge from the Navy, he began his working career at Imperial Eastman in Manitowoc, then completed his electrical journeyman apprenticeship at Lakeshore Technical College. After that, he worked for various electrical construction contractors and was a member of the IBEW Union 494. He retired from Specht Electric in 2001. By then, he had attained a Wisconsin State Master Electrician license.
On July 26, 1969, he married Winifred (Winnie) Zagrodnik at St. Mary's Catholic Church in Manitowoc. They were about to celebrate 54 years of marriage at the time of his passing. Vic and Winnie had 3 children, and as a family they enjoyed their annual trip to Wisconsin Dells, and vacations in Washington, D.C., Disney World, and summer weeks at a cottage on Clark Lake in Door County, where Vic pretended to be a master fisherman, but really preferred to float around in an inner tube or cruise around the lake in the fishing boat. He was also the family grill master, famous for asking if the food is done enough, and telling everyone that he could "put it back on" for a bit. (It was always perfect, and he knew it.)
In retirement, he avidly studied the stock market and talked about it to anyone who would listen. He also helped his family and friends with almost any project that arose. However, his pride and joy were his grandchildren, and he followed them wherever their sporting events, music or dance recitals, and school events would lead.
Vic is survived by his wife of 54 years, Winifred (Winnie); daughter and son-in-law Kelly and Jeff Kautzer (Green Bay) and their children, Jack and Lauren (special friend, Daniel Fenn); sons and daughter-in-law (both of Manitowoc) David Krajnek and his children Leah, Ian, and Emma; and Andrew and Amanda Krajnek, along with their children Mallory, Emmalyn, Grace, Grant, Lucia, and Anna. He is also survived by his brother, Robert Krajnek of Manitowoc; brother-and sister-in-law, Dr. Lynn and Judy Holder of Manitowoc, and sister-inlaw Betty Adler of Marshfield, WI, as well as other relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by his parents, Edward and Agnes Krajnek, in-laws, Albert and Leona Zagrodnik, and an infant grandson, Peter Krajnek.
Vic was life-long member of Holy Innocents Catholic Church (now St. Francis of Assisi Parish), and served on its Board of Education, and was also a minister of hospitality. Additionally, he was known for his wit. and always had a good story- especially about a favorite trip to Jamaica with his "cottage friends" before he met Winnie, his time at Camp David, or other shenanigans.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11:00 am on Saturday, July 29, 2023, at St. Francis of Assisi- Grand location, 1416 Grand Ave, Manitowoc, with Rev. Doug Le Captain officiating. Relatives and friends may call at the church from 9:30 am until the time of service at 11:00 am. Burial will take place at Evergreen Cemetery with military honors to take place.
The Lakeshore Family Funeral Homes, Pfeffer location is assisting the family. Online condolences may be expressed by visiting www.lakeshorefamilyfuneralhomes.com
Memorials may be made to Roncalli Catholic Schools, 2000 Mirro Drive, Manitowoc, WI 54220, or the Alzheimer's Association, 225 North Michigan Ave., FL 17, Chicago, IL 60601-7633.
The Krajnek family would like to thank the Sharon S. Richardson Hospice staff, especially Teri, Stephanie, Rachel & Chaplain Joe for all of their care and support, and for leading us through this journey. Also thank you to the Home Instead staff, especially TJ, who made it possible to keep Vic at home longer than would have been possible without them; and thank you to the staff of St. Mary's Home.
We also want to show our appreciation for our very special neighbors: Dwight, Karen, Bob, Anil, Minaxi and Sanjay for supporting us all along the way, as well as all of our friends who offered prayers and support in other ways. We will be forever grateful.
Posted online on July 26, 2023
After his discharge from the Navy, he began his working career at Imperial Eastman in Manitowoc, then completed his electrical journeyman apprenticeship at Lakeshore Technical College. After that, he worked for various electrical construction contractors and was a member of the IBEW Union 494. He retired from Specht Electric in 2001. By then, he had attained a Wisconsin State Master Electrician license.
On July 26, 1969, he married Winifred (Winnie) Zagrodnik at St. Mary's Catholic Church in Manitowoc. They were about to celebrate 54 years of marriage at the time of his passing. Vic and Winnie had 3 children, and as a family they enjoyed their annual trip to Wisconsin Dells, and vacations in Washington, D.C., Disney World, and summer weeks at a cottage on Clark Lake in Door County, where Vic pretended to be a master fisherman, but really preferred to float around in an inner tube or cruise around the lake in the fishing boat. He was also the family grill master, famous for asking if the food is done enough, and telling everyone that he could "put it back on" for a bit. (It was always perfect, and he knew it.)
In retirement, he avidly studied the stock market and talked about it to anyone who would listen. He also helped his family and friends with almost any project that arose. However, his pride and joy were his grandchildren, and he followed them wherever their sporting events, music or dance recitals, and school events would lead.
Vic is survived by his wife of 54 years, Winifred (Winnie); daughter and son-in-law Kelly and Jeff Kautzer (Green Bay) and their children, Jack and Lauren (special friend, Daniel Fenn); sons and daughter-in-law (both of Manitowoc) David Krajnek and his children Leah, Ian, and Emma; and Andrew and Amanda Krajnek, along with their children Mallory, Emmalyn, Grace, Grant, Lucia, and Anna. He is also survived by his brother, Robert Krajnek of Manitowoc; brother-and sister-in-law, Dr. Lynn and Judy Holder of Manitowoc, and sister-inlaw Betty Adler of Marshfield, WI, as well as other relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by his parents, Edward and Agnes Krajnek, in-laws, Albert and Leona Zagrodnik, and an infant grandson, Peter Krajnek.
Vic was life-long member of Holy Innocents Catholic Church (now St. Francis of Assisi Parish), and served on its Board of Education, and was also a minister of hospitality. Additionally, he was known for his wit. and always had a good story- especially about a favorite trip to Jamaica with his "cottage friends" before he met Winnie, his time at Camp David, or other shenanigans.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11:00 am on Saturday, July 29, 2023, at St. Francis of Assisi- Grand location, 1416 Grand Ave, Manitowoc, with Rev. Doug Le Captain officiating. Relatives and friends may call at the church from 9:30 am until the time of service at 11:00 am. Burial will take place at Evergreen Cemetery with military honors to take place.
The Lakeshore Family Funeral Homes, Pfeffer location is assisting the family. Online condolences may be expressed by visiting www.lakeshorefamilyfuneralhomes.com
Memorials may be made to Roncalli Catholic Schools, 2000 Mirro Drive, Manitowoc, WI 54220, or the Alzheimer's Association, 225 North Michigan Ave., FL 17, Chicago, IL 60601-7633.
The Krajnek family would like to thank the Sharon S. Richardson Hospice staff, especially Teri, Stephanie, Rachel & Chaplain Joe for all of their care and support, and for leading us through this journey. Also thank you to the Home Instead staff, especially TJ, who made it possible to keep Vic at home longer than would have been possible without them; and thank you to the staff of St. Mary's Home.
We also want to show our appreciation for our very special neighbors: Dwight, Karen, Bob, Anil, Minaxi and Sanjay for supporting us all along the way, as well as all of our friends who offered prayers and support in other ways. We will be forever grateful.
Posted online on July 26, 2023
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