In loving memory of

Andrezej Zygmunt Drewniak
July 7, 1939 - June 5, 2014

Andrezej Zygmunt Drewniak, of Antigo, died Thursday, June 5, 2014 at Eastview Nursing Home under the care of his family and LeRoyer Hospice. He was 74 years old. He was born on July 7, 1939 in Lwow, Poland, a son of the late Stanislaw and Wanda Kwasniewicz. He married Teresa Saldatk on January 20, 1959 in Poland. She survives.

Me. Drewniak was the owner and operator of Auto Service in Poland, moving to the United States in 1984.

He was a loving husband, father and grandfather, who enjoyed fishing, gardening and mushroom picking.

He will be remembered for his extensive knowledge of herbal medicines.

In addition to his wife survivors include a son, Jan (Kathy) Drewniak of Pickerel; two sisters, Roma (Jerzy) Kossak of Florida and Ursula (Leszek) Nagoda of Florida; step-father, Jan (Waclawa) Jung of Florida; three grandchildren, Robert Drewniak of Pickerel, Michael (Megan) Drewniak of Milwaukee and Angel Drewniak of Pickerel; and a great-grandson, Nikoli Drewniak; two nieces, Kasia DeFazzio of Florida and Magda (Richard) Tilelli, New Jersey

No services will be held. The Bradley Funeral Home is assisting the family with arrangements. Online condolences at www.bradleyfh.com

Tributes

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Leszek wrote on Jun 8, 2014:

"Though our grieving process continues, we draw comfort in knowing that you will no longer suffer and are in much better place."

Jerzy Kossak wrote on Jun 8, 2014:

"Words seem inadequate to express the sadness I feel. It was a privilege to have him in my life for over forty years. He was not only brother in law to me but also brother I never had. I will miss him so very much."

Roma Kossak wrote on Jun 8, 2014:

"You were the first to show me how to rod fish; I never enjoyed it but I experienced it becouse of you! I will never forget all the fantastic camping trips under the tents with fireplaces you organized. You made it so easy to understand the nithttime sky full of stars - absolutely wounderful experience. I remember the wonderful stories you would telling me and my sister about secluded island not found yet by humans and undisovered civilization ... - what a fatastic way to stimulate young minds! You showed me how to skate and kayak and how to deal with bruises-ouch!... you we're my BIG BROTHER!!! I miss you so much - in my heart you will always hold a special place. Love you very much brother."

Ursula Nagoda wrote on Jun 7, 2014:

"May your soul rest in piece my beloved brother. Your death has left a big hole in my heart .You were a part of my life that I will never forget. Goodbye for now, I love you so much !!! Gusia "

Roma wrote on Jun 7, 2014:

"You were the first to show me how to rod fish; I never enjoyed it but I experienced it because of you! You were the master of camping! I will never forget all the fantastic camping trips under the tents with fireplaces you organized. You made it so easy to understand the nighttime sky full of stars absolutely wonderful experience. I remember the wonderful stories you would telling me and my sister about secluded islands not found yet by humans and undiscovered civilization ....- what a fantastic way to stimulate young minds! You showed me how to skate and kayak and how to deal with bruises-ouch!... you we're my BIG BROTHER!!! I miss you so much - in my heart you will always hold a special place. Love you very much brother. Roma Ty pokazaÅ?es mi pierwszy jak wÄ?dkowaÄ?; nigdy tego nie lubÅ?am, ale mialam okacjÄ? to przeżyÄ?. Ty byÅ?eÅ? specjalistÄ... od organizowania wspanialych wyjazdów na pikniki pod namioty z ciepÅ?ymi ogniskami. Ty sprawiÅ?eÅ?, ze niebo z gwiadami bylo dla mnie absolutnie wspaniaÅ?ym zjawiskiem. PamiÄ?tam te cudowne historie, które opowiadaÅ?eÅ? mnie i mojej siostrze o oddalonych wyspach nieodnalezionych jeszcze przez ludzi o nieodkrytych cywilizacjach...- co za wspaniala droga do wzbogacenia mÅ?odego umysÅ?u! Ty pokazaÅ?eÅ? mnie jak jezdziÄ? na Å?yżwach i jak pÅ?ywaÄ? w kajaku i jak sie obchodziÄ? ze skaleczeniami-och! ...Ty byÅ?eÅ? zawsze tym STARSZYM BRATEM!!! TÄ?skniÄ? za TobÄ... bardzo - w moim sercu bedzie zawsze specjalne miejsce tylko dla Ciebie. Kocham CiÄ? bardzo bracie. Roma "

Roma Kossak wrote on Jun 7, 2014:

"You were the first to show me how to rod fish; I never enjoyed it but I experienced it because of you! You were the master of camping! I will never forget all the fantastic camping trips under the tents with fireplaces you organized. You made it so easy to understand the nighttime sky full of stars absolutely wonderful experience. I remember the wonderful stories you would telling me and my sister about secluded islands not found yet by humans and undiscovered civilization ....- what a fantastic way to stimulate young minds! You showed me how to skate and kayak and how to deal with bruises-ouch!... you we're my BIG BROTHER!!! I miss you so much - in my heart you will always hold a special place. Love you very much brother. Roma Ty pokazaÅ?es mi pierwszy jak wÄ?dkowaÄ?; nigdy tego nie lubÅ?am, ale mialam okacjÄ? to przeżyÄ?. Ty byÅ?eÅ? specjalistÄ... od organizowania wspanialych wyjazdów na pikniki pod namioty z ciepÅ?ymi ogniskami. Ty sprawiÅ?eÅ?, ze niebo z gwiadami bylo dla mnie absolutnie wspaniaÅ?ym zjawiskiem. PamiÄ?tam te cudowne historie, które opowiadaÅ?eÅ? mnie i mojej siostrze o oddalonych wyspach nieodnalezionych jeszcze przez ludzi o nieodkrytych cywilizacjach...- co za wspaniala droga do wzbogacenia mÅ?odego umysÅ?u! Ty pokazaÅ?eÅ? mnie jak jezdziÄ? na Å?yżwach i jak pÅ?ywaÄ? w kajaku i jak sie obchodziÄ? ze skaleczeniami-och! ...Ty byÅ?eÅ? zawsze tym STARSZYM BRATEM!!! TÄ?skniÄ? za TobÄ... bardzo - w moim sercu bedzie zawsze specjalne miejsce tylko dla Ciebie. Kocham CiÄ? bardzo Bracie Roma "

Kasia Kossak wrote on Jun 7, 2014:

"My dear, dear uncle. You were one of the funniest people that I ever had the opportunity to know. You enjoyed the simple things and had a heart of gold. Your love of the outdoors and animals was so much of a testament to the kind and gentle person that you were. Your kindness will never be forgotten. You are loved, you are missed. "