Konieczny Szczech Family History
Frank Kotecki
1900 - 1966 (65 years)1. Frank Kotecki was born on 10 Aug 1900 in Wisconsin; died on 26 Jan 1966 in Thorp, Clark, Wisconsin, USA. Other Events:
- _FA1: Social Security #: 395-36-6056
- _FA2: Issued in: Wisconsin
- _FA3: Residence code: Wisconsin
- _FA4: Last residence ZIP: 54771
Notes:
[Broderbund Family Archive #110, Vol. 1 A-L, Ed. 6, Social Security Death Index: U.S., Date of Import: Oct 6, 1998, Internal Ref. #1.111.6.139178.10]
Individual: Kotecki, Frank
Social Security #: 395-36-6056
Issued in: Wisconsin
Birth date: Aug 10, 1900
Death date: Jan 1966
Residence code: Wisconsin
ZIP Code of last known residence: 54771
Primary location associated with this ZIP Code:
Thorp, Wisconsin
Frank married Veronica Przybylski on 22 Jun 1926 in St Hedwigs Church, Thorp, WI. Veronica (daughter of Valentine Przybylski and Josephine Klezewski (? or Slezewski)) was born on 27 Jan 1909 in Thorp, Clark, Wisconsin, USA; died on 12 Apr 1985 in Luther Hospital, Eau Claire, Wisconsin, USA; was buried on 15 Apr 1985 in St. Mary PNCC, Lublin, Wisconsin, USA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
Children:
- 2. Edward Kotecki was born on 12 Mar 1927 in Thorp, Wisconsin; died on 23 Mar 2002 in Oakwood Villa nursing home, Altoona, WI; was buried on 27 Mar 2002.
- 3. Clarence Kotecki was born on 23 Sep 1929 in Thorp, Wisconsin; died on 28 Dec 2004 in St. Joseph's Hospital emergency room, Marshfield, WI.
- 4. Josephine Clara Kotecki was born on 22 Nov 1932 in rural Thorp, Wisconsin, USA; died on 3 Apr 2023 in Our House Senior Living, Eau Claire, Wisconsin, USA; was buried in East Thorp Cemetery.
- 5. Frank Kotecki
Generation: 2
2. Edward Kotecki (1.Frank1) was born on 12 Mar 1927 in Thorp, Wisconsin; died on 23 Mar 2002 in Oakwood Villa nursing home, Altoona, WI; was buried on 27 Mar 2002. Edward married Josephine Piwoni on 26 Oct 1952 in St Hedwigs Church, Thorp, WI. Josephine (daughter of Peter Piwoni and Katherine Strzok) was born on 14 Dec 1930 in Thorp, Wisconsin, USA; died on 07 Jun 2009 in Sacred Heart Hospital, Eau Claire, WI; was buried in St. Bernard's-St. Hedwig's Cemetery, Thorp, Wisconsin, USA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
Children:
- 6. Nancy Kotecki
- 7. Daniel Kotecki
3. Clarence Kotecki (1.Frank1) was born on 23 Sep 1929 in Thorp, Wisconsin; died on 28 Dec 2004 in St. Joseph's Hospital emergency room, Marshfield, WI. Notes:
-----Source: Marshfield News Herald (Marshfield, Wood Co., Wis.) Wed, Dec 29, 2004
----Kotecki, Clarence (23 Sept. 1928 - 28 Dec. 2004)
ABBOTSFORD -Clarence Kotecki, 76, of Abbotsford, formerly of Riplinger, died Tuesday, Dec. 28, 2004, in the Emergency Room of Saint Joseph's Hospital in Marshfield.
Services will be at 1 p.m. Thursday at Maurina Funeral Home in Owen. Burial will be in Riverside Cemetery in Withee.
Visitation will be from 11 a.m. until service time Thursday at the funeral home.
Clarence was born Sept. 23, 1928, in Thorp to Frank and Vernie (Przybylski) Kotecki. He entered the U.S. Army, serving during the Korean War. He married Gertrude Trybula on Nov. 17, 1952. The couple farmed in the Riplinger area until 2003. He also worked at the Riplinger Box Factory and as a milk inspector.
He is survived by his wife, Gertrude Kotecki of Abbotsford; brother, Frank (Stephanie) Kotecki, Eau Claire; sister, Josephine Sarafin, Thorp; and nieces and nephews.Clarence married Gertrude Trybula on 17 Nov 1952. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
4. Josephine Clara Kotecki (1.Frank1) was born on 22 Nov 1932 in rural Thorp, Wisconsin, USA; died on 3 Apr 2023 in Our House Senior Living, Eau Claire, Wisconsin, USA; was buried in East Thorp Cemetery. Notes:
Died:
Obituary: https://cuddiefh.com/obituaries/view_details.php?oid=1678
JOSEPHINE C. SARAFIN, age 90, of Eau Claire, WI, died peacefully in her sleep on April 2, 2023 at Our House Senior Living in Eau Claire, WI. A memorial service will be held at 10:30am on Saturday, May 20, 2023 at Thorp Funeral Home in Thorp, WI, with Pastor Bill Beaton officiating. Burial of cremains will follow in East Thorp Cemetery. Visitation will be held at the funeral home, on Saturday, from 9:30am until time of service.
Josephine Clara Kotecki was born on November 22, 1932 on the family farm, rural Thorp, the third of four children to Frank and Vernie (Przybylski) Kotecki. She attended Sunny Lawn Elementary and Thorp High Schools then moved to Milwaukee. Josephine lived in Milwaukee for a time, working for a sewing factory. She moved back to Thorp where she met John Sarafin. They were united in marriage on June 30, 1951 and then relocated to Waukesha, WI. After the birth of their son, James, they moved back to the Sarafin family farm in Lublin where they resumed farming. Sometime later their daughter, Cheryl, was born.
Growing up during the height of the Great Depression instilled in her the values of hard work, resourcefulness, and independent thinking. Farm life was hard work. To make ends meet, John worked as a laborer on area construction projects; Josephine managed two children and ran the farm. She loved to cook, and family meals were always small feasts. In addition, she baked cakes for weddings and other special occasions. Josephine also loved to sew and made many of the family’s clothes. They raised their own meat and planted a large garden. Josephine continued to maintain a small garden throughout her life.
In 1965, after her father died, Josephine and John purchased the Kotecki farm and the family moved back to her original home in Thorp. There she continued to manage both farm and family, and found time to volunteer in church, and local organizations. Josephine also selflessly supported extended family and friends during some of their difficult times; many of them remembered her with Christmas and birthday cards throughout her life. As she became older, those who lived close by repaid her kindness by doing chores, so she could remain living in her childhood home.
After her husband died in 1985, Josephine continued to live on the family farm. She was active in the Thorp United Methodist Church and Thorp American Legion Auxiliary. She also supported the Thorp area blood drive. She capitalized on her love of cooking with a part-time job as a cook for Club 73. She enjoyed traveling on bus trips and visited many sites with friends. When her health declined in 2021, Josephine moved to an assisted living facility in Eau Claire where she lived until her death.
She will be greatly missed by her family and many friends.
Josephine is survived by her children: James (Toni) Sarafin, Cheryl (Ron) Lenz; six grandchildren: Jennifer (Erik), James, Ruth, Claire (Eric) Sarafin, John and Emilie Lenz; two great-grandchildren: Oskar and Walter Sarafin-Johnson; one brother: Frank Kotecki; her sister-in-law: Sophie Kurdas; nieces, nephews, and other relatives.
She was preceded in death by her husband, John; brothers: Edward (Josephine) Kotecki and Clarence (Gertrude) Kotecki; and brothers and sisters-in-law: Joe (Lorraine) Sarafin, Harold (Evelyn) Sarafin, Frank (Laura)Sarafin, Edward Sarafin, Stephanie Kotecki, and Richard Kurdas.
Visitation:
Saturday, May 20th, 2023 - 9:30am to 10:30am
Thorp Funerl Home
110 West School Street
Thorp, WI 54771
Services:
Saturday, May 20th, 2023 - 10:30am
Thorp Funeral Home
110 West School Street
Thorp, WI 54771Josephine married John Sarafin on 30 Jun 1951 in Thorp, Wisconsin, USA. John (son of Michael Sarafin and Eleanor Malinowski) was born on 9 Sep 1919 in Lublin, Wisconsin, USA; died on 5 Oct 1985 in St. Joseph's Hospital, Chippewa Falls, Wisconsin, USA; was buried on 8 Oct 1985 in East Thorp Cemetery, Thorp, Wisconsin, USA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
Children:
- 8. Jim Sarafin
- 9. Cheryl Sarafin
5. Frank Kotecki (1.Frank1) Frank married Stephanie Virginia Szczech [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
Children:
- 10. Gregory Allen Kotecki was born on 26 Aug 1960; died on 31 May 2017.
- 11. Donald Frank Kotecki
- 12. Brian Joseph Kotecki
Generation: 3
6. Nancy Kotecki (2.Edward2, 1.Frank1) Family/Spouse: Robin Riley. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
Children:
- 13. Logan Riley
- 14. Carson Riley
- 15. Savannah Riley
- 16. Austin Riley
7. Daniel Kotecki (2.Edward2, 1.Frank1) Family/Spouse: Lynn. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
Children:
- 17. Jason Kotecki
- 18. Adam Kotecki
- 19. Samuel Kotecki
8. Jim Sarafin (4.Josephine2, 1.Frank1) Family/Spouse: Toni. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
Children:
- 20. Jennifer Sarafin
- 21. James Sarafin
- 22. Ruth Sarafin
- 23. Claire Sarafin
9. Cheryl Sarafin (4.Josephine2, 1.Frank1) Family/Spouse: Ron Lenz. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
Children:
- 24. John Lenz
- 25. Emile Lenz
10. Gregory Allen Kotecki (5.Frank2, 1.Frank1) was born on 26 Aug 1960; died on 31 May 2017. Notes:
Died:
from: http://www.lenmarkfh.com/obituaries/Greg-A-Kotecki/#!/Obituary
Gregory A. “Pruitt” Kotecki, 56, of Eau Claire, passed away unexpectedly, on Wednesday, May 31, 2017, at HSHS Sacred Heart Hospital in Eau Claire.
Greg was born on August 26, 1960, in Stanley, to Frank and Stephanie (Szczech) Kotecki. He grew up in Altoona and attended school at St. Mary’s, St. Patrick’s, and graduated with the Class of 1978, from Regis High School. On May 23, 1981, Greg married his high school sweetheart, Jami Bridges. Together they lived in Eau Claire for most of their married life and he was employed at Perkins Restaurant and Bakery for over forty years.
Greg enjoyed the outdoors and hunting, was a passionate fisherman, and was Lake Altoona’s unofficial fishing guide. He was also a life-long Brewers and Packers fan, and loved the challenge of a tough jigsaw puzzle. He always had an answer for questions from car repair, to food safety, to home improvement. He will be remembered for his work ethic, fish fries, boundless generosity, and late night sweet tooth. The next time you hit the water, cast your line in his honor.
The family would like to thank the doctors and the nursing staff who cared for Greg so compassionately at HSHS Sacred Heart Hospital.
Greg is survived by his wife of 36 years, Jami; three children, Andrew (Kimberly) Kotecki, Nicholas (Teresa Kasper) Kotecki and Megan (Ty) Fadness; four grandsons, Liam Kotecki and his brother on the way, and J.J. and Crosby Fadness; parents, Frank and Stephanie Kotecki; two brothers, Don (Roberta) Kotecki and Brian (Tracy) Kotecki; nieces, nephews, other relatives, his Perkins family and countless friends.
He was preceded in death by his paternal grandparents, Frank and Vernie Kotecki; maternal grandparents, Joseph and Bernice Szczech; and parents-in-law, Peter and Beverly Bridges.
Visitation will be held from 3 to 6 p.m. on Sunday, June 4, 2017, at Lenmark-Gomsrud-Linn Funeral Home, 814 First Ave. in Eau Claire.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11 a.m. on Monday, June 5, 2017, at St. Olaf Catholic Church, 3220 Monroe St. in Eau Claire with Father Paul Hoffman officiating. Visitation will also be one hour prior to the Mass on Monday at the church. Entombment will be in the Resurrection Chapel Mausoleum at Calvary Cemetery in Eau Claire.Family/Spouse: Jami Bridges. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
Children:
- 26. Andrew Kotecki
- 27. Nicholas Kotecki
- 28. Megan Kotecki
11. Donald Frank Kotecki (5.Frank2, 1.Frank1) Family/Spouse: Sherri. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
Children:
- 29. Danielle Kotecki
- 30. Dylan Kotecki
- 31. Dayna Jean Kotecki
Family/Spouse: Roberta. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
12. Brian Joseph Kotecki (5.Frank2, 1.Frank1) Family/Spouse: Tracy. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
Children:
- 32. Sydny Bernice Kotecki was born on 13 Oct 1995.
- 33. Cole Joseph Kotecki was born on 3 Feb 1998.
- 34. Kyle Kotecki
- 35. Zach Kotecki
Generation: 4
13. Logan Riley (6.Nancy3, 2.Edward2, 1.Frank1) 14. Carson Riley (6.Nancy3, 2.Edward2, 1.Frank1) 15. Savannah Riley (6.Nancy3, 2.Edward2, 1.Frank1) 16. Austin Riley (6.Nancy3, 2.Edward2, 1.Frank1) 17. Jason Kotecki (7.Daniel3, 2.Edward2, 1.Frank1) 18. Adam Kotecki (7.Daniel3, 2.Edward2, 1.Frank1) 19. Samuel Kotecki (7.Daniel3, 2.Edward2, 1.Frank1) 20. Jennifer Sarafin (8.Jim3, 4.Josephine2, 1.Frank1) 21. James Sarafin (8.Jim3, 4.Josephine2, 1.Frank1) 22. Ruth Sarafin (8.Jim3, 4.Josephine2, 1.Frank1) 23. Claire Sarafin (8.Jim3, 4.Josephine2, 1.Frank1) 24. John Lenz (9.Cheryl3, 4.Josephine2, 1.Frank1) 25. Emile Lenz (9.Cheryl3, 4.Josephine2, 1.Frank1) 26. Andrew Kotecki (10.Gregory3, 5.Frank2, 1.Frank1) Family/Spouse: Kimberley. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
Children:
- 36. Liam Kotecki
- 37. Markus Kotecki
27. Nicholas Kotecki (10.Gregory3, 5.Frank2, 1.Frank1) 28. Megan Kotecki (10.Gregory3, 5.Frank2, 1.Frank1) Family/Spouse: Ty Fadness. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
Children:
- 38. JJ Fadness
- 39. Crosby Fadness was born on 26 Jul 2016.
- 40. Collins Virginia Fadness
- 41. Baylor Tyler Fadness
29. Danielle Kotecki (11.Donald3, 5.Frank2, 1.Frank1) Family/Spouse: Chad. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
30. Dylan Kotecki (11.Donald3, 5.Frank2, 1.Frank1) Family/Spouse: Payton. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
31. Dayna Jean Kotecki (11.Donald3, 5.Frank2, 1.Frank1) Family/Spouse: Jacob Kostner. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
Children:
32. Sydny Bernice Kotecki (12.Brian3, 5.Frank2, 1.Frank1) was born on 13 Oct 1995. Family/Spouse: Trevor. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
33. Cole Joseph Kotecki (12.Brian3, 5.Frank2, 1.Frank1) was born on 3 Feb 1998. Cole married Lucinda Hobbs [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
34. Kyle Kotecki (12.Brian3, 5.Frank2, 1.Frank1) 35. Zach Kotecki (12.Brian3, 5.Frank2, 1.Frank1)