Bernard Wasik Obituary - Visitation & Funeral Information

UNION GROVE - Bernard Wasik, 89, passed away on Sunday, January 21, 2018 at Oak Ridge Care Center. He was the last of 13 brothers and sisters. Bernard was born in Milwaukee on July 3, 1928, the son of the late Andrew and Wladyslava (nee: Lukomska) Wasik. He was united in marriage to Helene Ericksen on July 16, 1949 at Bethania Lutheran Church. Bernard served in the United States Army, during the Korean War from 1952 to 1954. He had been employed at Webster Electric. Bernard was active with the Boy Scouts and enjoyed bowling, horse shoes, camping and a good game of cribbage. Surviving is his wife of 68 years, Helene and their children, Steven Wasik, of Racine, Christine (Chris) Nielsen of Union Grove, Beth (Charles) Derring of Mesa, AZ and six grandchildren. He is further survived by many nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. Visitation and memorial services will be held at Sturino Funeral Home on Saturday, February 10, 2018. Visitation will be from 10 a.m. until 12 noon, with services at noon. Bernard will be laid to rest at West Lawn Memorial Park with full military honors. In lieu of flowers, memorials to the family would be appreciated. A special thank you to the staff at Oak Ridge Care Center for the care they gave to Bernard over the past 16 months.

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Bernard Wasik

July 3, 1928 - January 21, 2018