Irvin Kozlovsky's Obituary
Irvin Frank Kozlovsky, age 80, went home to be with his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, Saturday, May 6, 2006. He died peacefully at Bethany Nursing Home after suffering the devastating effects of Picks disease. The son of the late Frank and Mary (Kafka) Kozlovsky was born on July 23, 1925. He graduated from Oconto Falls High School in 1943. On June 1, 1946, Irvin married Lorraine Ann Polzin at St. John's Lutheran Church, Peshtigo, WI. They moved to Shawano, WI in 1948 where he worked for Badger Breeders. In 1965 he started the Culligan Water Conditioning Company in Waupaca. He was the owner and operator until he sold it and retired in 1987. He was a member of Immanuel Evangelical Lutheran Church in Waupaca. Survivors include his wife, Lorraine of Waupaca; one son: Keith (Jeanne) Kozlovsky, four daughters: Karen (William) Rochon, Kathy (Peter) Mitten, Kim (Michael) Marks, Kelly (William) Bixby, ten grandchildren: Keith (Kristie) Kozlovsky, Jeremy (Erica) Tomaras, Amber and Lindsay Tomaras, Cara and Jacob Mitten, Megan and Kyle Marks, Joseph and Emma Bixby; three great grandchildren: Kristina, Kamaria, and Krisalyn Kozlovsky; and one brother: Orville (Betty) Kozlovsky. Irvin was preceded in death by his parents and one brother, Alvin (Eleanor) Kozlovsky; one sister Viola (Frank) Slatky; one brother-in-law, Harold Dittmann and one grandson, Jason Kozlovsky. A memorial service will be held on Saturday, May 13, 2006, 11 AM at Immanuel Evangelical Lutheran Church, Waupaca with Rev. Jeffrey Holtan and Rev. Aaron Winlkeman officiating. Friends will be received at the church from 10 AM until the time of the service. The family extends a special thank you to the staff at Lakeview Manor in Weyauwega and Bethany Nursing Home for their compassionate care of Irvin. Because of Irvin's love of building, donations may be made to the Immanuel Evangelical Lutheran Church Building Fund in lieu of flowers. Holly Funeral Home in Waupaca is assisting the family with arrangements.
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