George E. Kaczmarek

Of the Town of Erin, was Born to Eternal Life, December 25, 2018, at the age of 88.  He was born on January 21, 1930, son of Alfred F.and Antoinette S. (nee Liszewski) Kaczmarek.                     

He is survived by his loving children Mark (Lilly), AnnMarie Brower, Martin, Madonne (Richard) Rauch, Andre, Carol (Ken) Schmidt, and Karen Rosanske and the late Ralph Bahrke. Further survived by numerous grandchildren and great-grandchildren, nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.  George was preceded in death by his wife Cecilia (Ceil) and son-in-law C.Robert Brower.

He retired after 44 years from WE Energies as a supervisor in Human Resources. As a member of the Knights of Columbus, he attained leadership positions at the Council, District, Chapter, State, and Midwestern Provincial levels.  His final achievement was that of Vice Supreme Master.  He also initiated the Knights of Columbus Charity Raffle. He served his country in the United States Marine Corp. having experienced one year of combat in Korea. He belongs to the Kettle Moraine Detachment of the Marine Corp. League and also the V.F.W.  George also served on the Milwaukee Archdiocese on Pastoral Council.  He served on the Board of Directors of the Linden Grove Nursing Home. George was a dedicated donor for the Blood Center having donated 358 times. He was also an extraordinary Eucharistic Minister and Lecturer at the Basilica of Holy Hill and St. Mary of the Hill parish. He chaired the annual Holy Hill Arts and Crafts Fair for 18 years.

Visitation is Sunday, December 30, 2018, from 5:30-8:00 p.m. at the Basilica of Holy Hill, and Monday, from 8:00– 9:30 a.m.  Mass of Resurrection is at 9:30 a.m. at Holy Hill. Interment is at St. Mary of the Hill Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers memorial donations may be made to either Holy Hill or St. Mary of the Hill parish building fund.  Fourth Degree Knights of Columbus please attend.

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