Stanley Jaskolski

January 2, 1939 — December 22, 2023

Dr. Stanley Vincent Jaskolski, age 84, of Milwaukee Wisconsin, was called to eternal life on December 22, 2023, after a lengthy battle with Parkinson's disease. Born on January 2, 1939 in Milwaukee, WI, Stan was the eldest son of Vincent and Mary (Stawicki) Jaskolski. As a young man attending Don Bosco High School, Stan met the love of his life Cynthia Wanat, whom he married on June 1, 1963. Cindy supported Stan and his growing family as he excelled in the academic world, earning bachelor's, master's and PhD degrees from Marquette University in Engineering. Stan was a humble man who was committed to his faith and his family. Whether it was earning his Eagle Scout rank as a young man or pouring concrete with his dad who had just worked a line shift at Pabst Brewing, Stan's work ethic was unmatched. But even more impressive was his ability to see the good in people. He was a mentor to thousands of students and colleagues. Stan had a long and enduring relationship with Marquette University and loved the institution deeply. After earning his degrees, Stan worked as a professor and eventually Department Chair in the electrical engineering department from 1967–1982. Stan returned to Marquette after a successful career in private industry and served as Opus Dean at the College of Engineering for six years (2003-2009) during which time he raised over $120 million, culminating in the building of a new, transformational Engineering Hall which sits on the corner of Wisconsin Avenue and 16 ^th Street in Milwaukee. Stan was known throughout campus as the dean with the blue and gold shoes. When Stan raised his first million dollars, the head of Allen Edmonds shoe company made him a custom pair of Marquette shoes. Stan put so many miles on those shoes traveling from coast to coast to meet alumni and donors that he went through several pairs. Many of Stan's children and grandchildren attended or are attending Marquette University. Stan was a pioneer and inventor in semiconductor technology responsible for 27 United States patents. When not at Marquette, Stan worked at Eaton Corporation (1982-2001) where he ascended to the role of Chief Technology Officer, inspiring the strategic technological direction of the company. Stan was appointed by former President Bill Clinton to a six-year term on the National Science Board (1996-2002). As an NSB member, Stan visited and reviewed the United States Research program at the South Pole in Antarctica — an experience he described as one of the highlights of his professional career. Stan was a founding member of southeast Wisconsin's sySTEM NOW, an ongoing effort to promote interest and participation by grade school and high school students in science, technology, engineering and mathematics. Stan had a deep understanding of the importance of diversity, working with the National Society of Black Engineers and several inner-city high schools in Milwaukee designed to foster interest in engineering careers. While Stan was proud of his many career accomplishments, Stan's great love was his family. Stan went to a school dance in 1954 wearing a pair of white buck shoes, which attracted the gaze of young Cindy. Since that day, they have been inseparable. In fact, each day after work, Stan would make a Southern Comfort Manhattan with sweet vermouth and sit with Cindy in their living room and recount their days — they were the definition of soulmates. Fortunately, Stan and Cindy loved the same things in life including searching for antiques, traveling, parties with friends and gardening. They especially loved spending time in Marco Island, Florida and Door County, Wisconsin. Each of Stan's four children will attest that Stan is, without question, the greatest man they have ever known. Stan has been the model of friendship, responsibility, faith, hope, unconditional love, kindness, compassion, modesty, and forgiveness. Stan is survived by the love of his life, his wife of 60 years, Cynthia Jaskolski, his children, John Jaskolski (Diane), Mike Jaskolski (Jeanne), Amy Brady (Tim) and Jill Wieland (Steve), and his many grandchildren, and great grandchildren. Stan is preceded in death by his parents and two brothers (Ronald and Richard). A Mass will be held at the Church of the Gesu on January 2, 2024 at 12pm Visitation will be from 10 am until 11:30 am In lieu of flowers, the family would appreciate gifts to the Stanley V. Jaskolski Scholarship Fund at Marquette University. The Mass will be live streamed at: facebook.com/SchramkaFuneralHomes

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Tuesday, January 2, 2024

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