Obituaries

In Memory Of

Robert Briski

April 11, 1926 - May 13, 2020

Visitation:
There will be no visitation.

Services:
There will be no services.

There will be a Celebration of Life held for Robert at a later date.

Full Obituary

     ROBERT BRISKI, age 94, of Greenwood, WI, died on Wednesday, May 13, 2020 at his home, surrounded by his family. A Celebration of Life for Robert will be held at a later date.
     Robert Briski was born on April 11, 1926 in the Town of Mead, rural Greenwood, the son of Matt and Katarina (Zagar) Briski. He was raised on the family farm and received his education in area schools. After completing his education, Bob remained on the farm and worked with his father. He was united in marriage to Taimi O. Salo on November 16, 1949 at the Lutheran parsonage in Greenwood. They eventually took over the operation of his parent's farm. Bob and Taimi farmed until 2004, at which time they retired, sold the farm and moved into Greenwood.
     He had many interests, but especially enjoyed hunting, 4-wheeling and pitching horseshoes.
     Bob will be dearly missed by his wife, Taimi, of Greenwood; his children: Joyce Alger of Thorp, Richard (Donna) Briski of Pine City, MN, Harold (Sheila) Briski of Withee, Robert Briski of Thorp, Jim (Patty) Briski of Greenwood, Ronald (Chris) Briski of Greenwood, and Betsy Briski of Greenwood; 25 grandchildren; 46 great grandchildren; one sister: Dolores Lendosky of Greenwood; sisters-in-law: Della Briski of Altoona, Vivian Briski of Greenwood, and Florence Briski of Greenwood; nieces, nephews, other relatives and many friends.
     He was preceded in death by his parents; his son: Patrick Mark Briski; one daughter-in-law: Anne Briski; one son-in-law: Allen Alger; 6 brothers: Matt Jr., Tony, Frank, Ted, Albert, and John; and 6 sisters: Mary Malnar, Elizabeth Stimac, Julia Vivoda, Rose Malaszuk, Angeline and Kay Gulczinski.