Henry (Hank) R Wojciechowski, of Weston, passed away peacefully at the age of 89 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital in the Palliative Care Unit.
Hank was born December 12, 1932 in Schofield, WI to the late John and Helen (Chack) Wojciechowski, the fifth of seven children. He entered the Army at the age of 17. He served during the Korean War and received a Bronze Star and Purple Heart for his service.
On September 11, 1954 he was united in marriage to Eileen Heisler at St James Catholic Church in Wausau. To this marriage, six loving children were added to their family, Gary, Mary, David, Lynn, Patrick and William. Hank and Eileen owned and operated the Hank & Eileen's Down the Hill Bar in Schofield. Hank and Eileen enjoyed traveling throughout the years to many locations. Hank worked his entire career at Wausau Papers in Brokaw, retiring in 1994.
In their retirement, Hank and Eileen moved up north to their home on Paradise Lake in St Germaine that Hank built and they enjoyed making many fond memories with their family up north. Hank enjoyed fishing on the lake, deer hunting, playing cards, meeting new friends on their travels and visiting with family and friends. Hank and Eileen enjoyed many years of traveling in their motor homes with their dog Pixie and spent many winters enjoying the south including Arizona as one of their favorite destinations. They also were able to take a road trip to Alaska as one of their very first motor home vacations.
In addition to his wife, Eileen, Hank is survived by his six children and their families: Gary (Cindy), Mary (Roger) Priebe, David (Cindy), Lynn (Donnie) Brzezinski, Patrick, and William; and his 11 grandchildren and 17 great-grandchildren. He is also survived by his siblings: Alice Caulkins, JJ (Lola), and Hubbie (Gerrie).
Hank is predeceased by his parents, John and Helen; daughter-in-law, Jackie Wojciechowski; brothers, Stanley (Sta) (Elise) Chack and Clarence (Woody) (Eleanor) Wojciechowski, and sister, Virginia (Gina) (Don) Schulz.
Memorial services will be held in Hank's honor on Thursday, April 7, 2022 at John J Buettgen Funeral Home, 948 Grand Ave., Schofield with visitation from 10 a.m. until the time of service at 11:00 a.m. Entombment will follow at Restlawn Cemetery, Wausau, WI with full Military honors.
Per families request all people attending the visitation and service must wear a face mask.
John J Buettgen Funeral Home in Schofield is assisting the family with arrangements. Online condolences may be expressed at HonorOne.com