Theodore Joseph Olszewski
69, of Plover, died Thursday, March 7, 2013, at Ministry St. Michael's Hospital. He was born June 13, 1943 in Hurley, WI to Anne and Theodore Olszewski.
Graduate of Hurley High School class of 1961 and the University of Wisconsin Stevens Point in 1968.
Member of Phi Sigma Epsilon fraternity at UWSP. Met and married Kathleen Deesh while at UWSP.
Taught at St. Joseph school in Stevens Point for 7 years before becoming part owner of an insurance agency in Hatley, Wisconsin until 1982.
Entered into the auto finance business in 1983, eventually retiring from Cooper Motors in 1998. He was active in the church and the Republican Party of Portage County.
He loved to hunt, fish, and other outdoor activities, but his true love was spending time with his family and friends and sharing a good story or memory.
He is survived by his wife: Kathy, son: T.J. and his wife Mary, and his two grandchildren: Joseph (17) and Michaella (16) all from the Portage County area. As well as his nephew: James Olszewski, nieces: Kristi and Amy Olszewski, and sister-in-law: Linda Deesh.
Funeral Mass: 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, March 13, 2013 at St. Bronislava Catholic Church, Plover. Rev. James Trempe officiating. Burial will take place at a later date. Visitation on Tuesday from 4:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at the Pisarski Community Funeral Home, 2911 Plover Road, Plover and again on Wednesday from 9:30 a.m. until the time of service at the church.
For online condolences, please visit www.pisarskifuneralhome.com.