Walter Kowalski

Died August 20, 2015, age 90. Beloved Father of Thomas (Cheryl), Janet McGrorty, Ruth, Marcella Gagnon, Frank, Mary (Tony) Humphrey and Robert (Jackie). Loving Grandpa to Elise (Scott) Babcock, Kristin (David Balcerowski), Mark (Tara), Michelle McGrorty, Megan (Jon)Puthoff, Cory Gagnon (Shawn Casey), Monica Gagnon (Ken Bulley), Elizabeth (Tim) Sherven, Tynan Humphrey, Christopher, Daniel, Rachel. Proud great-grandfather to Dylan and Owen Babcock, Morgan Balcerowski, Miranda and Caroline Kowalski and Zander Gagnon. Predeceased by his loving wife, Charlotte, on what would have been their 66th wedding anniversary. Also predeceased by parents, Franciziszek and Marianna Kowalski. Siblings; Joseph (Martha), Thadeusz, Reverend Leo, Anne (Edward) Potylara, Angeline (Henry) Urbaniak,Triplet brothers; Harry, Casimer, Stanislas, Helen (Raymond) Lisowski, Adam. Sister and Brother-in-Law James and Audrey Irwin, Brother-in-Law Clarence Conrad. Survived by siblings Therese (Alvin, dec.) Bober, Anthony (Beverly,dec.) and Victor (Barbara,dec.). Brother and Sister-in-Law Charles Marvin and Mariyln Conrad and Sister-in-Law Norlaine Conrad. Uncle and Great-Uncle to many nieces and nephews. Godfather to Paul Kowalski. Walter proudly served in The United States Coast Guard in WWII. After the War he attended the University of Wisconsin - Madison earning a degree in Electrical Engineering. Walter was then employed by the McGraw-Edison Company where he earned his Professional Engineer degree and became a Chief Engineer. During this time he was granted multiple patents and the Thomas Edison Award. Not one to sit at his desk, he was often found working in the labs and machining areas, asking for other opinions. Walter was an active member of St. Matthew's Church in Oak Creek, working at the fish fries, bingo and parish council. His hobbies were widespread, everything from building a house to growing roses. He enjoyed the Milwaukee Braves and the Green Bay Packers as much as his alma mater team, the Wisconsin Badgers. He loved to play sheepshead and cribbage. He served as President of Kyle-Central Credit Union for many years and encouraged others to use Credit Unions, long before they were well known. Wally, as he was known, loved nothing better than to see his family together enjoying themselves. This extended to all the friendships he made over the years. Dad and Mom, we know you enjoyed your wedding anniversary together! And Wally, do they greet you with "a shot and a beer"?