IN LOVING MEMORY OF

Walter L. "Lucky Wally"

Walter L. "Lucky Wally" Matuszewski Profile Photo

Matuszewski

January 18, 1928 – October 1, 2019

Obituary

Reunited with his wife Elaine of 70 years on Tuesday, October 1, 2019 at the age of 91. Loving dad of Peggy (Joe) Chmielewski, Wendy (Tom) Matuszewski-Pyszczynski, Darlene (John) Gordon, Robin (Paul) McCabe, Laurie (Joel) Zielinski, Penny (Duane) Zaworski, and Dean (Mary) Matuszewski. Loving grandpa of Sadie, Bonni (James), Keith, Marya, Chance, Ryan, Bethany, Aidan, Joshua, Taylor, Judy, Jeremy, Elaina and Joe Jr. (Joanne). Great-grandpa of Christopher, Joely and Juliet. Preceded in death by his daughter Judy Streczynski; son Randy Matuszewski, brother Eugene and sister Grace. Further survived by nieces, nephews, other family members and friends. Visitation at the Funeral Home, Monday, October 7, 2019 from 4:00 to 7:00 PM. Visitation also Tuesday 10:00 to 11:00 AM at St. Mark's Ev. Lutheran Church, 3515 East Van Norman Avenue Cudahy. Funeral Services at 11:00 AM. Interment with Military Honors to follow at Woodlawn Cemetery. Wally was an extraordinary concertina player. He was taught by his father, Wally Sr. Wally played for many happy celebrations, including weddings, first communions, birthday parties, and the Cudahy 4th of July festivities. He frequently performed at Art's Concertina Bar. Wally was the founder and owner of Quality Optical in downtown Milwaukee. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, and bowling. The family would like to thank the staff at Hales Corners Care Center; and Wally's care givers, Ana, Alicia, Diane, and "Dillon" for their kind and compassionate care.
"The Angels will be dancing the Polka"
Prasser-Kleczka Funeral Home Bay View Chapel 3275 South Howell Avenue 414-483-2322
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Services

Visitation

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Prasser-Kleczka Bay View Chapel

3279 S. Howell Ave., Milwaukee, WI 53207

4:00 - 7:00 pm

Visitation

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October
8

10:00 - 11:00 am

Funeral Service

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October
8

Starts at 11:00 am

Graveside Service

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October
8

Starts at 12:15 pm

Interment followed by Military Honors.

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