Edmund "Sonny" Wreczycki, of Pearson, died Thursday, September 22, 2016 at home. He was 76 years old. He was born on June 19, 1940 in Sangerhausen, Germany, a son of Josef and Maria (Swierczynska) Wreczycki. He married Maureen "Mimi" Humphrey on September 16, 1967 in Milwaukee. She survives.
He attended South Division High School in Milwaukee and served in the United States Army from 1959 - 1961.
Following military service he returned to Milwaukee and worked as a salesman at Humphrey Enterprises Inc. until 1973. In 1975 he began employment at Reynolds Buildings Products Inc. as salesman and later general manager of the Wisconsin service center, retiring in 1984. He moved to Pearson after retirement.
He was passionate about protecting the environment. He was active with the Rolling Stone Lake Protection and Rehabilitation District where he served as chairman from 1979-1985. He was a member of the Langlade County Waterways Association. Sonny also volunteered for the town of Ainsworth in various capacities.
He enjoyed photography, especially photographing wildlife.
Survivors including his wife are two brothers, Stanley (Barbara) Wreczycki of Milwaukee, Peter Wreczycki of Milwaukee; a sister, Chris (Thomas) Ksobiech of Mukwonago; one sister-in-law Mickey (Craig) Ashmun, two brothers-in-law Gerry (Debby) Humphrey and Jay (Terry) Humphrey, all of San Rafael, California; plus nieces and nephews and great-nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents and a sister-in-law, Rita Wreczycki.
Visitation will be Tuesday September 27, 2016 from 1 - 2:30 p.m. at the Bradley Funeral Home with sharing of memories at 2:30 p.m. Military honors, conducted by Antigo Veterans, will follow.
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Dearest Mimi, my heart to yours. Sonny was your best friend in your life together and you were his. The memories you have will sustain you in the moments that are the roughest. Like the essence of Sonny he went on the greatest adventure of his life and is now home with Our Lord. My love to you, Sue Leanna.
Mimi and the Wreczycki family,
We were saddened to hear of your loss. We have so many fond memories of the many weekends we spent with both of you and the gracious hosts that you were. The time we spent together is full of fun memories and the crazy things we did . Mimi, do you remember the time when we were watching the bird feeder off the kitchen? There was deep snow and Sonny was just telling one of his many stories about how all of the animals are friends in the woods. Suddenly, through the high snow, a squirrel had made a tunnel to the feeder, climbed up and grabbed one of the birds, taking it down to his tunnel and to his nest. We laughed so hard but Sonny just went on with the story saying that it was going to get real cold and the squirrel needed feathers for his bed! This was just one of our memorable moments that we recalled while In the hot tub with a cocktail. Great memories of great friends. We know that we lost touch with you when we moved to Costa Rica 23 years ago but rest assured that you have always been in our hearts and thoughts over those many years. We know that Sonny is just up there in his hunting perch looking down and waiting for us all to come visit him again.
With love,
Bob & Ione Klenz
Portalon, Costa Rica
Mimi and the Wreczycki family.
We were saddened to hear about your loss. We have such fond memories, some of the best in our lifetime, spending weekends with Sonny and Mimi, always such gracious hosts. Sonny was never without a smile and a kind word, Mimi do you remember when the squirrel made tunnels through the high snow to get to the bird feeder, only to eat one of the birds? Sonny was just telling us how all the animals were friends there! We laughed so hard not just that day but on the very many times we spent with both of you. We know we pretty much lost touch with you both whe we moved to Costa Rica 23 years ago but rest assured that you were both always in our hearts and in our minds. Thanks so much for those memories and memorable times. We all know that Sonny is just up in his hunting perch waiting for us to join him one of these days? We love you both.
Sincerely
Bob and Ione Klenz
Portalon, Costa Rica
Mimi and family, we are deeply saddened with the news of Sonny's passing. Our very deepest sympathy to you and all of the family. Friends memories are forever. May you find comfort in knowing we are here for you along with many of your friends. Love, Judy and Tom Ventimiglia
No complaints, always helpful, always there, always a bright spot. Couldn't ask for a better person.
Our hearts are very heavy, yet every memory brings us joy.. Much love to you Auntie Mimi.
Love,
Jeff, Melanie, Jessica and Jonathan
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