Harold "Pudge" Sustachek

Harold O. ‘Pudge’ Sustachek RACINE – Harold O. ‘Pudge’ Sustachek, 73, passed away on Monday, October 10, 2011 at Hospice Alliance. Pudge was born in Racine, at St. Luke’s Maternity on October 26, 1937, the son of the late Harold and Myrtle (nee: Christopherson) Sustachek. He was a 1956 graduate of Wm. Horlick High School. Pudge was united in marriage to Mary Ann Anderson, on July 13, 1957 at Franksville United Methodist Church, after which he became an active member, including serving as an usher. He had been employed at Racine Hydraulics, later known as Bosch, as a Hydraulic Repair Technician, retiring in 2001. Pudge was a member of the Wergeland Society, White Knights Snowmobile Club and the Machinist Union. He enjoyed bowling, golfing and fishing on his boat “The Norwegian Wood”. Pudge loved spending time with his family and friends and always looked forward to their annual family vacation to Washington Island, something he had done since he was a toddler. Pudge is survived by his wife of 54 years, Mary Ann and their children, Steven (Wendy) Sustachek of Racine, James Sustachek of Atlanta, GA and Joann (John Salituro) Sustachek of Union Grove; three grandchildren, James Otto Sustachek, Anthony Giovanni Salituro and Anna Francesca Salituro; brother, Jon Sustachek of Racine; special niece, Terry (Joe) Meddaugh, sisters-in-law and brothers-in-law, Elsa (Bill) Zierten of Atlanta, GA, Andy (Dorothy) Anderson of Kingman, AZ, Pat (Dennis) Sorensen of Racine and Mike (Kathy) Anderson of Madison. He is further survived by nieces, nephews, other relatives and many friends in Racine and on Washington Island. Pudge was preceded in death by a sister and brother-in-law, Joanne (Bob) Monfeli. Funeral services will be held at Franksville United Methodist Church, 10402 Northwestern Ave., on Thursday, October 13, 2011 at 11 a.m. with Rev. Marty Williams officiating. Pudge will be laid to rest at West Lawn Memorial Park after services. There will be a visitation at Sturino Funeral Home on Wednesday evening from 5 p.m. until 7 p.m. and at the church on Thursday, before services from 10 a.m. until time of service. In lieu of flowers, those wishing to remember Pudge in a special way may make memorials to Franksville United Methodist Church or to Hospice Alliance. A very special thank you to Froedtert Hospital and to Hospice Alliance for the fine care Pudge received. We also thank our friends, family and neighbors for their love and support during this most difficult time.

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Harold "Pudge" Sustachek

October 26, 1937 - October 10, 2011