Full Obituary

LOUIS J. BIELECKI, SR., age 87, of Thorp passed away peacefully with his family by his side on Thursday, September 4, 2014 at Golden Living Center Three Oaks in Marshfield. Funeral services will be held at 11:30am on Tuesday, September 9, 2014 at St. Bernard - St. Hedwig's Catholic Church in Thorp. Rev. Janusz Kowalski will officiate and burial will follow in New St. Hedwig's Catholic Cemetery. Pallbearers will be: Brady Bielecki, Garret Bielecki, Shawn Knudsen, Travis Klonecki, Larry Knudsen, and Steve Budzinski. Visitation will be held on Tuesday, September 9, 2014 from 10:00am until time of service at the church.
Louis Joseph Bielecki, was born on November 14, 1926 on the home farm in the Town of Reseburg, rural Thorp, WI , a son of Stanley and Bessie (Brzezinski) Bielecki. He was raised on the family farm and educated at area schools. He was united in marriage to Marian Cieslek in Hudson, WI on May 26, 1951. Louie was employed at E.J. Crane & Son's feed mill, ITT Life Insurance Corp., and retired as a custodian at Morgan Plaza.
Louie enjoyed going to their cabin on Lake Holcombe. He was an avid fisherman who always enjoyed finding a new "hot spot". He also enjoyed bowling, ice fishing, and a good card game with his family and friends.
He is survived by his wife of 63 years: Marian Bielecki of Thorp, his son: Louie (Beth) Bielecki of Thorp, his daughter: Donna (Larry) Knudsen of Willard, 4 grandchildren: Crystal (Travis) Klonecki of Willard, Brady (Kari) Bielecki of Thorp, Shawn (Sara) Knudsen of Neillsville, and Garret (Rachel) Bielecki of Thorp; 4 great-grandchildren: Brayden, Haylee, Maci, and Blake.
Louie was preceded in death by his parents; his son: Joseph; 2 brothers: Thomas and Johnny; and 1 sister: Lillian.