John Paul Strzok

1943-2 022 John Paul Strzok of Chippewa Falls, formerly of Stanley died on Friday, July 1, 2022 at the 3R Ranch where he had been living for the past ten years. A Service of Christian burial will be held at 11 a.m. on Friday, July 8, led by Deacon Willkom at Plombon Funeral Home in Stanley. Burial will follow in Holy Family Cemetery. Visitation will begin one hour prior to the service.

John was born on April 20, 1943 in Gilman the son of the late Ignatz and Genevieve (Polnaszek) Strzok. He grew up in Gilman and farmed with the family until they moved to Stanley in 1972. He then helped local farmers once he moved to town. In 1981 John began working at CRI in Chippewa Falls until his retirement. John was a curious, kind, and gentle soul who embraced all of his responsibilities, but most of all enjoyed drawing, riding his bike, and collecting John Deere tractors.

He is survived by his sisters, Dolores (the late Mike) Michalek of Chicago, Ill. and Marcella (George) Zednek of Jupiter, Fla.; a sister-in-law, Eleanore (the late Jerry) Strzok of Lincolnshire, Ill.; and many nieces; nephews; and cousins. John is also survived by special friends, Spencer and Kathy Jerome, Laura Anderson, and Pat.

John was preceded in death by his parents; brothers, Edmund and Jerry; a sister in infancy; and nephew, Michael Michalek.

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