Andrew "Jack" Gazdik, 85, of Turtle Lake died Thursday, March 14, 2013 at Sacred Heart Hospital in Eau Claire. He was born December 4, 1927 in Ino, WI to Jacob and Veronica (Mikes) Gazdik. Jack graduated from Iron River High School and then Northland College in Ashland with his Bachelor's degree in Philosophy, later receiving his teaching and masters degree. During his time at Northland, he was known as the "Ino Flash," and held the record for most rushing yards for many years. During college, he was invited to play for a professional football team - the New York Yanks, but declined. Jack was married in Iron River, WI on November 25, 1950 to Mona Henkel. In 1951, he began his teaching career in Iron River. From 1952-1988, he taught at Turtle Lake High School, teaching math and science and also coaching football and track.
He leaves us with many fond memories and family traditions such as Sunday soup, fish fries, crafts such as tip-up flags and wooden crayons, signaling Santa and the founder of the famous "Ino 200" Woodtick Races. Jack (known as "Bum-Bum" to his grandchildren) was an avid hunter and fisherman. He loved watching the birds, bears, turkey, deer and many other critters in his yard. The unconditional love he had for his family and friends was shown by his generosity of supplying them with fish fillets, blueberries, canned goods and pompushki (fried bread) and anything else needed. His students will never forget his "little people" and his love for cherry pie. Jack, as the story teller we knew, will be sadly missed by all.
Jack is survived by his wife, Mona of Turtle Lake; 5 children, David (Gloria) Gazdik of New Richmond, Janice (Craig) Henrichs of Milwaukee, Jacquelyn (Ken) Sparish of Cumberland, Andrea "Kuba" (Steve) Schilke of Almena and Paula (Pat) Kelly of Waukesha, WI; 14 grandchildren, Jeremy, Jason, Shellie, Jamie, Kristin, Justin, Julie, Shannon, Anne, Yvonne, Adrienne, Ericha, Jenna and Megan; 18 great grandchildren, Jack, JuliAnna, Jennessa, Blaine, Kara, Owen, Carlee, Kristina, Kiara, Desiree, Damen, Dylan, Jacob, Brody, Andrew, Landon, Kinley and Abraham and 2 sisters, Irene Sorenson of Moorhead, MN and Lucele Gadda of Black Earth, WI. Jack was preceded in death his son, Gary Gazdik, 6 brothers, Vincent, Joseph, Paul, Carl, Thomas "John" and Eugene "Fuzzy," and 3 sisters, Ann Andrus, Pauline Whalen and Verna Girga.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 2:00 PM Sunday, March 17, 2013 at St. Ann Catholic Church, Turtle Lake, WI with Father Tom Thompson officiating. Burial will be in St. Ann Catholic Cemetery, Turtle Lake, WI. Pallbearers are Jeremy Gazdik, Jason Gazdik, Justin Henrichs, Julie Johnson, Damen Feiertag and Dylan Feiertag. Military honors were accorded by Donalds-Hylkema Post #137 American Legion of Turtle Lake. Visitation and time to say goodbye will be from 2:00 to 5:00 PM on Saturday at the Skinner Funeral Home in Turtle Lake and 1/2 hour prior to Mass on Sunday at the church.
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He leaves us with many fond memories and family traditions such as Sunday soup, fish fries, crafts such as tip-up flags and wooden crayons, signaling Santa and the founder of the famous "Ino 200" Woodtick Races. Jack (known as "Bum-Bum" to his grandchildren) was an avid hunter and fisherman. He loved watching the birds, bears, turkey, deer and many other critters in his yard. The unconditional love he had for his family and friends was shown by his generosity of supplying them with fish fillets, blueberries, canned goods and pompushki (fried bread) and anything else needed. His students will never forget his "little people" and his love for cherry pie. Jack, as the story teller we knew, will be sadly missed by all.
Jack is survived by his wife, Mona of Turtle Lake; 5 children, David (Gloria) Gazdik of New Richmond, Janice (Craig) Henrichs of Milwaukee, Jacquelyn (Ken) Sparish of Cumberland, Andrea "Kuba" (Steve) Schilke of Almena and Paula (Pat) Kelly of Waukesha, WI; 14 grandchildren, Jeremy, Jason, Shellie, Jamie, Kristin, Justin, Julie, Shannon, Anne, Yvonne, Adrienne, Ericha, Jenna and Megan; 18 great grandchildren, Jack, JuliAnna, Jennessa, Blaine, Kara, Owen, Carlee, Kristina, Kiara, Desiree, Damen, Dylan, Jacob, Brody, Andrew, Landon, Kinley and Abraham and 2 sisters, Irene Sorenson of Moorhead, MN and Lucele Gadda of Black Earth, WI. Jack was preceded in death his son, Gary Gazdik, 6 brothers, Vincent, Joseph, Paul, Carl, Thomas "John" and Eugene "Fuzzy," and 3 sisters, Ann Andrus, Pauline Whalen and Verna Girga.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 2:00 PM Sunday, March 17, 2013 at St. Ann Catholic Church, Turtle Lake, WI with Father Tom Thompson officiating. Burial will be in St. Ann Catholic Cemetery, Turtle Lake, WI. Pallbearers are Jeremy Gazdik, Jason Gazdik, Justin Henrichs, Julie Johnson, Damen Feiertag and Dylan Feiertag. Military honors were accorded by Donalds-Hylkema Post #137 American Legion of Turtle Lake. Visitation and time to say goodbye will be from 2:00 to 5:00 PM on Saturday at the Skinner Funeral Home in Turtle Lake and 1/2 hour prior to Mass on Sunday at the church.
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Andrew "Jack" Gazdik, 85, of Turtle Lake died Thursday, March 14, 2013 at Sacred Heart Hospital in Eau Claire. He was born December 4, 1927 in Ino, WI to Jacob and Veronica (Mikes) Gazdik. Jack graduated from Iron River High School and then Northland College in Ashland with his Bachelor's degree in Philosophy, later receiving his teaching and masters degree. During his time at Northland, he was known as the "Ino Flash," and held the record for most rushing yards for many years. During college, he was invited to play for a professional football team - the New York Yanks, but declined. Jack was married in Iron River, WI on November 25, 1950 to Mona Henkel. In 1951, he began his teaching career in Iron River. From 1952-1988, he taught at Turtle Lake High School, teaching math and science and also coaching football and track.
He leaves us with many fond memories and family traditions such as Sunday soup, fish fries, crafts such as tip-up flags and wooden crayons, signaling Santa and the founder of the famous "Ino 200" Woodtick Races. Jack (known as "Bum-Bum" to his grandchildren) was an avid hunter and fisherman. He loved watching the birds, bears, turkey, deer and many other critters in his yard. The unconditional love he had for his family and friends was shown by his generosity of supplying them with fish fillets, blueberries, canned goods and pompushki (fried bread) and anything else needed. His students will never forget his "little people" and his love for cherry pie. Jack, as the story teller we knew, will be sadly missed by all.
Jack is survived by his wife, Mona of Turtle Lake; 5 children, David (Gloria) Gazdik of New Richmond, Janice (Craig) Henrichs of Milwaukee, Jacquelyn (Ken) Sparish of Cumberland, Andrea "Kuba" (Steve) Schilke of Almena and Paula (Pat) Kelly of Waukesha, WI; 14 grandchildren, Jeremy, Jason, Shellie, Jamie, Kristin, Justin, Julie, Shannon, Anne, Yvonne, Adrienne, Ericha, Jenna and Megan; 18 great grandchildren, Jack, JuliAnna, Jennessa, Blaine, Kara, Owen, Carlee, Kristina, Kiara, Desiree, Damen, Dylan, Jacob, Brody, Andrew, Landon, Kinley and Abraham and 2 sisters, Irene Sorenson of Moorhead, MN and Lucele Gadda of Black Earth, WI. Jack was preceded in death his son, Gary Gazdik, 6 brothers, Vincent, Joseph, Paul, Carl, Thomas "John" and Eugene "Fuzzy," and 3 sisters, Ann Andrus, Pauline Whalen and Verna Girga.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 2:00 PM Sunday, March 17, 2013 at St. Ann Catholic Church, Turtle Lake, WI with Father Tom Thompson officiating. Burial will be in St. Ann Catholic Cemetery, Turtle Lake, WI. Pallbearers are Jeremy Gazdik, Jason Gazdik, Justin Henrichs, Julie Johnson, Damen Feiertag and Dylan Feiertag. Military honors were accorded by Donalds-Hylkema Post #137 American Legion of Turtle Lake. Visitation and time to say goodbye will be from 2:00 to 5:00 PM on Saturday at the Skinner Funeral Home in Turtle Lake and 1/2 hour prior to Mass on Sunday at the church.
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He leaves us with many fond memories and family traditions such as Sunday soup, fish fries, crafts such as tip-up flags and wooden crayons, signaling Santa and the founder of the famous "Ino 200" Woodtick Races. Jack (known as "Bum-Bum" to his grandchildren) was an avid hunter and fisherman. He loved watching the birds, bears, turkey, deer and many other critters in his yard. The unconditional love he had for his family and friends was shown by his generosity of supplying them with fish fillets, blueberries, canned goods and pompushki (fried bread) and anything else needed. His students will never forget his "little people" and his love for cherry pie. Jack, as the story teller we knew, will be sadly missed by all.
Jack is survived by his wife, Mona of Turtle Lake; 5 children, David (Gloria) Gazdik of New Richmond, Janice (Craig) Henrichs of Milwaukee, Jacquelyn (Ken) Sparish of Cumberland, Andrea "Kuba" (Steve) Schilke of Almena and Paula (Pat) Kelly of Waukesha, WI; 14 grandchildren, Jeremy, Jason, Shellie, Jamie, Kristin, Justin, Julie, Shannon, Anne, Yvonne, Adrienne, Ericha, Jenna and Megan; 18 great grandchildren, Jack, JuliAnna, Jennessa, Blaine, Kara, Owen, Carlee, Kristina, Kiara, Desiree, Damen, Dylan, Jacob, Brody, Andrew, Landon, Kinley and Abraham and 2 sisters, Irene Sorenson of Moorhead, MN and Lucele Gadda of Black Earth, WI. Jack was preceded in death his son, Gary Gazdik, 6 brothers, Vincent, Joseph, Paul, Carl, Thomas "John" and Eugene "Fuzzy," and 3 sisters, Ann Andrus, Pauline Whalen and Verna Girga.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 2:00 PM Sunday, March 17, 2013 at St. Ann Catholic Church, Turtle Lake, WI with Father Tom Thompson officiating. Burial will be in St. Ann Catholic Cemetery, Turtle Lake, WI. Pallbearers are Jeremy Gazdik, Jason Gazdik, Justin Henrichs, Julie Johnson, Damen Feiertag and Dylan Feiertag. Military honors were accorded by Donalds-Hylkema Post #137 American Legion of Turtle Lake. Visitation and time to say goodbye will be from 2:00 to 5:00 PM on Saturday at the Skinner Funeral Home in Turtle Lake and 1/2 hour prior to Mass on Sunday at the church.
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