Dziennik, Deacon John R. Born to eternal life on Monday, April 6, 2009, age 79 years. Beloved husband for 51 years of Jennie (nee Kobylnicki). Loving dad of Elizabeth (Mark) Malinowski, Joseph, Paul (Mary), Andrew (JoAnn), Mary Dziennik and Ann (Jonathan Spencer) Levy. Fun loving and proud grandpa of Jessica (Jarred) Schwartzwald, 2nd Lt. Caleb Malinowski, Clare and Joshua John Malinowski; Julia and Nathan Dziennik; Amanda and Michael Dziennik. Dear brother of Sr. Jeanne Marie O.C.D. and Thomas (Pat) Dziennik. Brother-in-law of John Kobylnicki, Ann (the late Tony Jr.) Ritta and Nikki Kobylnicki. Also survived by cousins, nieces, nephews, other family, fellow deacons, and brothers and sisters in Christ.
Visitation Monday, April 13, 9-11:30 AM at ST. VERONICA CHURCH, 4001 So. Whitnall Ave. Mass of Christian Burial at 11:30 AM. Interment to follow at St. Adalbert Cemetery.
Deacon John was ordained into the deaconate on June 11, 1994. His ministries included St. Veronica Parish, jail ministries and special education. He was a member of the Secular Franciscans. In lieu of flowers, memorials appreciated to the Dwelling Place c/o 1611 Manitoba Ave., South Milwaukee, 53172, the Works of Mercy, Attn: Fr. Al Veik 1927 No. 4th St. Milwaukee, 53212 or the Wehr Nature Center in Whitnall Park. PRASSER-KLECZKA Bay View Chapel 414-483-2322 On-line condolences and directions: www.pkfuneralhomes.com