Full Obituary

ROBERT J. LEWANDOWSKI, age 82, of Thorp, passed away at Country Terrace, in Stanley, WI, on Friday,July 7, 2017. Funeral services will be held at 10:30am on Saturday, July 15, 2017 at St. Bernard - St. Hedwig's Catholic Church in Thorp, with Rev. Janusz Kowalski officiating. Visitation will be held at the church, on Saturday, from 9:30am until time of service.
Robert Joseph Lewandowski was born on November 22, 1934 in Thorp, WI, to Stephen and Susan (Lamanski) Lewandowski. He was raised and received his education in the Thorp area, graduating from Thorp High School in 1953. After completing his education, Bob farmed in the Town of Reseburg until retiring in 1999. He was united in marriage to Mary Ann Palenik on April 3, 1976 at St. Bernard - St. Hedwig's Catholic Church in Thorp.
Bob had many interests, but especially enjoyed woodworking, and building and flying radio controlled airplanes.
He was a member of St. Bernard-St. Hedwig's Catholic Church, and the Knights of Columbus Queen of Peace Council #4634.
He is survived by his wife, Mary Ann, of Thorp; four children: Stephen Lewandowski of Superior, WI, Cathleen (Tony) Paar of Marengo, IL, William (Aracelli) Palenik of Sierra Vista, AZ, Patrick Palenik of Thorp; four grandchildren: Robert, William and Sarah Palenik, and David Paar; one sister: Connie (Andrew) Sweetana of Indianapolis, IN; many nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.
Bob was preceded in death by his parents; one brother: Vernon Lewandowski; three sisters: Marian VerBunker, Margaret Nelson and Helen Leibelt.