Rev. Joseph C. Bauschka, of Green Bay, formerly of Antigo and Elcho died Tuesday, December 8, 2009, at Wyndermere Estate in the care of Unity Hospice. He was 79 years old. Born on February 28, 1930 in Antigo, he was the son of the late Josef and Evelyn (Harty) Bauschka.

As a young man he attended St. John Grade School and graduated from Antigo High School with the Class of 1948. He attended St. Norbert College, DePere, for two years and St. Paul Seminary in St. Paul, Minn. graduating with a degree in philosophy and theology.
He was ordained on June 4, 1955, at St. Francis Xavier Cathedral in Green Bay by the Most Reverend Stanislaus V. Bona, Bishop of Green Bay.
He served as an assistant Pastor at St. Mary Parish, Kaukauna from June 16, 1955, until Oct 7, 1964, when he was transferred to St John the Evangelist Parish in Green Bay. He was a counselor and instructor at St. Joseph Academy in Green Bay from September 17, 1965, until July 29, 1968, when he became Director of the Diocesan Sodality. On June 14, 1969, he became co-pastor at Nativity Parish, Green Bay serving there until Jan 31, 1979 when he became co-pastor of Holy Name of Jesus Parish in Kimberly. On January 9, 1980, he became the Pastor at Holy Family Parish, Elcho and St. Mary Parish, Pickerel. He attained the status of senior priest in 2000.
As a talented saxophone and clarinet player, he played in his father's band the J.B. Continentals in Antigo and the Packer Lumberjack Band in Green Bay. In later years he enjoyed jamming with his brothers John and Conrad. An avid sportsman, he enjoyed playing golf, skiing, hiking, tennis and the Green Bay Packers.

Survivors include a sister Mary Rose Bauschka, Antigo; two brothers Conrad (Holly) Bauschka, Commerce, TX and his twin brother John (Mary) Bauschka, Pelican Lake and Sarasota, FL; a sister-in-law Martha Catherine Bauschka, Cleveland, OH. and six nieces and eight nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents, two brothers, an infant, Michael Bauschka and Capt. Patrick Bauschka, USN.

Funeral services will be held on Monday at 11:30 a.m. at St. John Catholic Church Antigo with The Most Reverend David L. Ricken, Bishop of Green Bay officiating. Burial will take place in spring at Holy Family Parish Cemetery, Elcho. Visitation will be from 9 to 11:30 a.m. on Monday at St. John Catholic Church, Antigo. Bradley Funeral Home is assisting with arrangements.
In lieu of flowers, donations appreciated to the Wisconsin Alzheimer's Disease Research Center, % Dr. Sanjay Asthana' 2870 University Avenue, Suite 106, Madison, WI 53705
Online condolences at www.bradleyfh.com.

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