Norman Eugene Shestak, of Pickerel, died Friday, November 7, 2014 at his home under the care of his family and LeRoyer Hospice. He was 84 years old. He was born on June 4, 1930 in Dorchester, Nebraska a son of the late Leo and Alice Shestak. He married Dorothy Biderman on August 23, 1950 at St. John Catholic Church in Lisbon, Iowa. She survives.
He farmed in Cedar Rapids, Iowa and in 1963 moved to the town of Price and continued farming. He owned Shestak Farms and Town Line Feed, Inc. He was a field agent for National Agriculture Statistics.
Mr. Shestak served on the Board of Directors for Langlade County, AMPI and Antigo Milk Products.
He was an avid reader, kept up on current events and politics, and enjoyed attending farm auctions and cattle sales.
Survivors include six daughters, Kathy (Dan) Waldvogel of Hugo, Minn., Debra (Greg) Heberlein of Plymouth, Karen Shestak of Antigo, Stacie Shestak of Bryant, Patty (David) Kowalkowski of Armstrong Creek, Mary (Dan) Cockrell of Altamonte Springs, FL; three sons, Edward (Chris) Shestak of Bluffton, Ind., Kenneth (Carrie) Shestak of Bryant, Andrew (Deana) Shestak of Bryant; grandchildren, Brian, Steve, Jon, Dorothy, Rosie, Michel, Sarah, Lucas, Jessie, Ian, Adam, Kevin, Craig, Brent, Laura, Sydney and Andrea; eight great grandchildren; two sisters, Melva (Jim) Jakoubek of Fairfax, Iowa and Edna Kenslow of Kansas City, MO.
He was preceded in death by two sons, Raymond and Richard; a daughter in infancy; a grandson, Eddie; and a brother, Loren.
A funeral Mass will be held on Monday at 11 a.m. at St. Wencel Catholic Church, Neva with Rev. Jeremiah Worman officiating. Entombment will take place in Queen of Peace Mausoleum. Visitation will be Sunday from 3 to 6 p.m. and Monday from 9 to 10:30 a.m. at the Bradley Funeral Home. A parish wake service will be held Sunday at 6 p.m.
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Ian, Ashley and family~
We are so sorry for your loss. I had the pleasure of talking to Norman many times. His laugh was amazing! Please know that you are in our thoughts and prayers.
Love You~Beth and Bubba
I cannot put into words how much Norm has influenced my Life. I have been employed with the Shestak family for over half my working career. Norm is and always will be a very special part of my Life. My thoughts and prayers are with your family during this time. Rest in Peace....
So sorry to have heard of Norman's passing, he was a wonderful person, Thank You Norman for the memories, as well as the first driving experience of my life in a stick-shift car, never forgot you tellin me it's not to be used as a fence stretcher. my condolences to your family.
Our thoughts prayers are with your family in your time of grief. Great memories of Norman, father, grandfather and friend will live on in our hearts.
Our deepest sympathy, Dave, Cindy (Heberlein), Bryce and Evan Vander Galien
I am very sorry to hear about your loss. Mr. Shestak was a real stand up guy.
I was able to spend time with my Dad, Mom, sisters, brothers, cousins and their families over the past the week. For this I am extremely grateful.
I love my parents and family more than words can express. My wonderful father will never leave our hearts.
I will always remember Uncle Norman as the farmer who could identify each of his many cows by name. Thanks Uncle Norman for naming one of the cows Janet - you made me feel special. :) May you rest in peace.
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