Eugene E. "Gene" Ziolkowski


Eugene E. "Gene" Ziolkowski, 63, of 3205 N. 28th Street, died Wednesday afternoon, February 14, 2007 of ALS (Lou Gehrig's Disease) at St. Nicholas Hospital surrounded by his loving family.


Gene was born May 30, 1943 in Green Bay, WI. His family lived in Armstrong Creek where he attended local schools. He was a graduate of Goodman High School, Class of 1961. On October 14, 1961 Gene and Rita Hupf were united in marriage.


Gene attended technical school in Chicago, IL where he worked at Standard Oil Co as an IBM processor for a few years. He relocat-ed to Sheboygan where he was employed at Kohler Co. as an engine technician for thirty-nine years, retiring in December, 2005.


He was a faithful member of Ss. Cyril & Methodius Catholic Parish. He was a member of the Kohler Quarter Century Club.


Gene was an avid outdoorsman whose passion was Musky fishing with his family. He participated in many fishing tournaments and loved his trailer on Pelican Lake. He also enjoyed hunting and reloading ammunition for his family and friends. Gene took pride in gardening and also liked leathercrafting.


In addition to his loving wife of forty-five years, Rita, Gene is sur-vived by his son, Robert (Theresa) Ziolkowski of Menomonee Falls, WI; two daughters, Tina (David) Castellan and Gina (Haris) Mackic, both of Sheboygan; seven grandchildren, David and Robert Ziolkowski, David and Aaron Castellan, Brittani and Austin Gar-cia, and Emin Mackic; one great-grandddaughter, Analicia Cilia; one sister, Patricia (Dave) Rhode of Arkansas; other relatives and friends; and his dog, Scruffy.


He was preceded in death by his mother, Adeline Kleszewski.


A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated 11:00 A.M. Saturday, February 17, 2007 at Ss. Cyril & Methodius Catholic by Rev. Glenn Powers, Pastor. A time of visitation and support will be held today at Ballhorn Chapels from 5:00 P.M. to 8:00 P.M. and at the church Saturday morning from 10:00 A.M. until the time of service.


In lieu of flowers, a memorial fund has been established in his name for ALS Research and Make-A-Wish Foundation.


Gene's family would like to extend a heartfelt thank you to Dr. Detrana, the nursing staff at St. Nicholas Hospital, the St. Nicholas Hospital Home Health & Hospice, and VNA for the wonderful care and support they gave to Gene and his entire family.


Gene will always be remembered as a wonderful husband, fa-ther, grandfather, and great-grand-father. His legacy of love will live on in his family and friends.


Email condolences to support@ballhornchapels.com.