In loving memory of

Stanley Koss
April 27, 1923 - December 22, 2017

Stanley Koss, of Bryant, died Friday, December 22, 2017, at Rosalia Gardens under the care of his family and LeRoyer Hospice. He was 94 years old. He was born on April 27, 1923, in Kewaunee County, a son of Anton and Agnes (Tlachac) Koss. He married Betty Mae Carlson on August 28, 1948, in Milwaukee. She preceded him in death on August 17, 2013.

He was a graduate of Antigo High School with the class of 1941 and attended the Antigo Technical College.

He was a member of the United States Marine Corps, First Marine Division from June 1944 to August 1946. He served in the Pacific Theatre driving a landing craft vehicle in the invasion of Okinawa and participated in the occupation of China.

Following military service Mr. Koss worked at American Motors in Milwaukee for 6 years as a welder. He and Betty moved to the Town of Peck where they raised their family and owned and operated a dairy farm for many years, retiring in 1984.

Stanley was a member of St. Wencel Catholic Church, Neva, a building he helped construct, the Msgr Conrad Saile Knights of Columbus Council 1002 and Assembly 1214 Fourth Degree Knights of Columbus, Antigo, the Sparks-Doernenburg American Legion Post #3, the Langlade County Voiture 1204, 40 et 8, and the Timberwolves Detachment Marine Corp League, Antigo, the Wisconsin Ice Age Trail Alliance and the Langlade County Bike and Ski Club.

In retirement he enjoyed woodworking and made many grandfather clocks and assorted furniture for his children and grandchildren.

Survivors include five daughters, Betsy (Jim) Ahner, Evansville, Jennifer Sasseen, Seattle, WA, Kristine (Mark) Gostisha, Land O Lakes, Karen (Jeff) Braatz, Bryant, Sara (Robert) Arrowood, Antigo; three sons, Tom Koss, Bryant, Richard (Cindy) Koss, Antigo, Andrew Koss, Antigo; 24 grandchildren, 18 great grandchildren and two great-great-grandchildren; a sister, Rosemary Filbrandt, Madison; two brothers, Stephen (Grace) Koss, Antigo, Anthony (Doris) Koss, Harvard, Illinois; a sister-in-law, Marion Koss, Deerbrook.

In addition to his wife and parents he was preceded in death by a daughter-in-law, Michelle Koss, a son-in-law, William Sasseen, a great-grandson; four sisters, Blanche (Phil) Kafka, Mary (Joe, Sr.) Novak, Edna (John) Piela, and Juliana Koss; a brother, Vernon Koss, a brother-in-law, Jerome Filbrandt,

The funeral Mass will be held on Wednesday, December 27, 2017, at 11 a.m. at St. Wencel Catholic Church, with Rev. David Schmidt officiating. Burial will take place in the parish Cemetery where Antigo Veterans will conduct military honors.

Visitation will be 3:30 to 8 p.m. on Tuesday at the Bradley Funeral Home and 9:30 to 11 a.m. on Wednesday at the church.

A parish wake service will be held at 5 p.m. Tuesday and the Knights of Columbus will recite the rosary at 7 p.m. Tuesday all at the funeral home.

Memorials may be directed to All Saints Catholic School 416 Sixth Ave. Antigo, WI 54409, or St. Wencel Catholic Church N5340 Church Road Deerbrook, Wi 54424.

Tributes

Nicole Gostisha wrote on Dec 26, 2017:

"My grandpa was an awesome guy! He was a hard worker and a humble man. I'm so glad he got to be with my grandma for Christmas! That was such a wonderful gift that my grandma received! I have so many great memories of my grandpa and grandma! Both of them will always be with me!!"

Mona Fox wrote on Dec 26, 2017:

"Tom, Aaron, Brady, and family, we are so very sorry for your loss. May your holidays be filled with love and laughter instead of tears, as you celebrate the memories of this great man and his many qualities that live on in your family. God Bless Stanley as he rests now in peace. Ted and Mona Fox, Ameriprise-Wausau "

Agnes Hedin wrote on Dec 26, 2017:

"We will miss you Uncle Stanley! Agnes, Glen and Sierra Hedin, Bloomington, IL"

Kim Carlson Ferch wrote on Dec 25, 2017:

"Dear Family, So sorry to hear of Uncle Stanley's passing. You are in my thoughts and prayers. May the God of all comfort, comfort you during this difficult time. Kim Carlson Ferch"

Beth Emerich wrote on Dec 24, 2017:

"Karen and family~ So sorry to hear of your loss. I loved seeing and getting to know Stanley...What an amazing and humble man. He is spending Christmas with his beloved Betty. With deepest sympathy, Beth Emerich "

Annette Koss wrote on Dec 24, 2017:

"To the Stanley Koss family--Uncle Stanley will be greatly missed by all of us. All of you are in my thoughts and prayers during this difficult time. "

Pete Centner wrote on Dec 24, 2017:

"God bless you Stan for all you did for St. wencil's. Rest In Peace by my dad."

Jeanne and Jim Peters wrote on Dec 23, 2017:

"To the Koss family-- You are all in our thoughts and prayers at this difficult time. We know so many of you and wish we could give each of you a hug and wish for peaceful understanding. We know Stanley as a strong and faithful man, so we rest assured that he is now in the loving arms of God, along with Betty and many more who are waiting and hoping for our eternal salvation. May the memories of happy moments give you comfort. Our prayers from Platteville, WI. Jeanne and Jim Peters."

Melinda Whitt wrote on Dec 22, 2017:

"Sincere sympathy to the entire family. Hoping happy memories help you through this difficult time. Mike & Melinda Whitt"