Frank M Piontek

1918 - 2008  (90 years)

• Name	Frank M Piontek
  Born	29 Sep 1918	Green Bay, Brown, Wisconsin
  Gender	Male
  Died	02 Dec 2008	Green Bay, Brown, Wisconsin
  Buried	Allouez Catholic Cemetery, Green Bay, Brown Co, Wisconsin
  Person ID	I563276	Little Chute Genealogy
  Last Modified	7 Nov 2018

  
  

  Family	Ione M VanBoxel,   b. 19 Jan 1920, Green Bay, Brown, Wisconsin ,   d. 02 Nov 2018  (Age 98 years)
  Married	19 Jul 1941	St Willebrord Church, Green Bay, Wisconsin
  Children	1. Joan Piontek,   b. 23 Dec 1942,   d. 23 Nov 2019  (Age 76 years)   2. Living   3. Living
  Last Modified	21 Jul 2022
  Family ID	F212413	Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

  
  

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  Frank M. "Fritz" Piontek, 90, Green Bay resident, died Tuesday December 2, 2008 at a local nursing home. He was born September 29, 1918 in Green Bay to the late John and Josephine (Jurczykowski) Piontek. Fritz married the former Ione Van Boxel on July 19, 1941 at St. Willebrord Catholic Church. He served in the U.S. Army during WWII under General Patton in the Fifth Army. Fritz spent 37 months in service to his country, 34 being overseas. While in service he received numerous commendations, including a Bronze Star and the Purple Heart. He started employment at Cobb´s Bakery in 1945 and after 40 years of service retired from Mrs. Karl´s bakery in 1981. Fritz spent many of his retired days helping his son at East Side Exhaust. He was an usher and longtime member of St. Philip the Apostle Parish. He is survived by his wife Ione and their three children; Joni and Norb Kane, Ashwaubenon; Randy and Mary Piontek, Allouez and Peggy and Jerry Blohowiak, Bellevue; seven grandchildren, Kelle, Kim, Tracy, Gina, Scott, Shelly and Brett; five great grandchildren, Lucas, Kirsten, Brent, Brady and Tyler; one sister Ann Wiese, Green Bay; one sister-in-law, Angeline Piontek, Green Bay; one brother-in-law, Dick (Mary) Van Boxel, Green Bay; two sister-in-laws, Elaine (Ken) Blohowiak, Green Bay and Jo Ann (Dave) Minten, DePere, nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by 1 grandchild, Kristen Lee Piontek, five brothers, Tony, Harry, Bill, John and Cy Piontek; two sisters, Mary Mincheski and Barbara Hemb. Friends may call at the Proko-Wall Funeral Home, 1630 E. Mason St. from 4-8 pm Friday and after 9:30 am Saturday at St. Philip the Apostle Catholic Church, 312 Victoria St. until time of mass. Parish wake service 7:00 pm Friday, Mass of Christian Burial 11:00 am Saturday at the church with Rev. Dave Pleier officiating. Burial in the Allouez Catholic Cemetery. On-line condolences may be sent to the Piontek family at www.prokowall.com The Piontek family would like to extend their sincere appreciation to the nurses and staff of the special care unit at Parkview Manor, Unity Hospice and Companion Care. The care and consideration given to Fritz and his family will always be remembered.