Arthur “Art” C. Koslowsky, 88, of Lena, passed away Thursday, June 27, 2013, at home with his loving family at his side. He was born to the late Charles and Tillie (Kershek) Koslowsky, Sept. 22, 1924, in the town of Lena.
Art graduated from Oconto Falls High School in 1942. He married Marie Levash on Sept. 29, 1945. They took over operation of the Koslowsky and Levash farms.
The greatest joy in his life was spending time with his family, especially his grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Art enjoyed teaching all his grandchildren to drive at “Papa Art’s Driving School.” He also enjoyed deer hunting, fishing, flower gardening, a great meal and a great practical joke.
Arthur was preceded in death by his wife, Marie, on Dec. 24, 2008.
From August 2006 until March 2013 Art lived in Middleton in the loving care of his daughter, Karel, son-in-law, Angel, and granddaughters Maria and Michelle Oliveras, where he tried his hand at the pursuits of a city gentleman, making many new friends.
In March 2013, Arthur returned to the home in which he was born to spend his final months in the tender care of his son, Ken, and daughter-in-law, Mary. This was where he could look out with pride upon the fields he tended during his lifetime as a farmer.
Art is survived by three children, Ken (Mary) Koslowsky, of Coleman, Karen (Young) Park, of Waunakee, Karel (Angel) Oliveras, of Middleton; grandchildren, Jen (Bill) Blair, of Marshall, Jodie Bellow, of Denmark, James (Angela) Koslowsky, of Coleman, and Maria and Michelle Oliveras, of Middleton; great-grandchildren, Dominik and Rylee Blair, of Marshall, Brady, Bryce and Bailee Bellow, of Denmark, and Breanna and Lucas Koslowsky, of Coleman.
Arthur was preceded in death by his parents; his wife, Marie; one sister, Genevieve Koslowsky; and three brothers, Kermit, Philip and Norman Koslowsky.
Relatives and friends may call at the Rhodes Charapata Funeral Home, 438 W. Main St., Lena, Sunday, June 30, from 1 p.m. until the time of the funeral services at 3 p.m., with Deacon Peter Gard officiating.
Please visit rhodescharapata.com to express online condolences and to view a video tribute.
The family would like to extend a special thank you to Sharpe Care of Oconto Falls, Woodland Home Health Care, Agrace Hospice of Fitchburg and Heartland Hospice of De Pere for their outstanding support and care.
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