James "Jim" W. Kvatek

James "Jim" W.  Kvatek

Of  Stevens Point passed away early Wednesday morning, May 18, 2022 at Edenbrook Assisted Living Center in Wisconsin Rapids.

Age 79 Jim was born July 6, 1942 in Stevens Point. He was the son of the late William and Agnes (Flatoff) Kvatek. He attended local grade schools, graduating from P.J. Jacobs High School in 1960.

Jim entered the United States Army on October 9, 1964 in Stevens Point. He served as a Pvt. E – 2 with the Hdq. Co. 2D at Fort  Leonard Wood, Mo., as a supply specialist. Jim also served time with the Army National Guard, being honorably discharged on July 6, 1970.

His marriage to Carol Kaszubski took place on April 30, 1966 at St. Casimir Catholic Church. After their marriage the couple settled in Whiting. His wife Carol survives.

Jim worked for many years at Neenah Papers, and was also a Greeter at St. Michaels Hospital. In his retirement Jim loved spending time with his family, enjoyed camping, fishing, hunting and the outdoors. He loved traveling with his wife Carol, a good card game, wood carving and also volunteered for the Special Olympics for many years. He also like Barbering and cutting hair.

He was a member of the Knights of Columbus- St. Bronislava Council 13880, the Plover American Legion Post 543 and the Wood Carvers Association.

In lieu of flowers, a memorial will be established in Jim's name at a later date.

Survivors include his wife Carol the love of his life and their children Deb (Tom) Peterson of Plover, Lori (John) Trzebiatowski of Amherst and Randy Kvatek of Plover. His 11 grandchildren; Mindy, Jon, Kassie, Kyle, Stacey, Miranda, Chelsey, Zach, Rachel, Shiann and Evan, and 13 great grandchildren; Steven, Lily, Aliyah, Hank, Lucy, Eastin, Mattie, Mataya, Paityn, Adrieanna, Cason, Riley and Dorothea.

Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11:00 a.m. Monday, May 23, 2022 at St. Bronislava Catholic Church. The Very Rev. Ed Shuttleworth officiating. Entombment will be in the Guardian Angel Cemetery. Full Military Honors will follow the mass at church. Visitation will be from 9:30 a.m. until the time for mass. The Pisarski Community Funeral Home is honored to be serving the family. Online condolences may be sent by visiting www.pisarskifuneralhome.com