"Sympathy to you and you family "
In loving memory of
James Fronek
January 31, 1953 - November 10, 2019
James Fronek, of Antigo, died Sunday, November 10, 2019, at Aspirus Langlade Hospital. He was 66 years old. He was born on January 31, 1953, in Antigo, a son of Harry Fronek, Jr. of Antigo, and the late Caroline (Korbisch) Fronek. He married Carol Falk on August 3, 1974, at St. Mary Catholic Church, Antigo. She preceded him in death on August 8, 2016.
He was a graduate of Antigo High School.
For many years Jim was employed at Lee's Super Value, which became Butch's in Antigo. For the past 20 years he worked for a utility company laying and splicing fiber optic cable in central Wisconsin.
He enjoyed being outdoors fishing and golfing. His family and grandchildren were very dear to Jim.
Survivors including his father two sons, Tony Fronek of Oshkosh, Joseph (friend Kate) Fronek of Lafayette, CO; a daughter, Heidi (Brad) Wunderlich of Neenah, two granddaughters Kennadie and Kinley Fronek; four sisters, Carol (Dan) Hackbarth of Harrison, Arkansas, Mary (Greg) Wilhite of Abilene, Texas, Lori (Robert) Thomas of Marietta, Georgia, Pamela (Jamie) McAuly of Birnamwood; two brothers, Kevin (Mikki) Fronek of Wausau, Terry (Lois) Fronek of Rothschild; .
In addition to his mother he was preceded in death by his son, Scott Fronek; sister, Diana Fronek; brother, Donald Fronek.
A funeral service will be held on Friday, November 15, 2019, at 11 a.m. at SS Mary & Hyacinth Catholic Church with Rev. Zach Weber officiating. Burial will take place in Queen of Peace Cemetery at a later date.
Visitation will be 4 to 7 p.m. on Thursday at the Bradley Funeral Home and 9:30 am - 10:30 am on Friday at Bradley Funeral Home. A parish wake service will be held at 5:30 p.m. Thursday at the funeral home.
Tributes
"Jim will be sadly missed by all of us lucky enough to know him! Our thoughts and prayers are with you all during this sad time! Dad and I always enjoyed Jim,s bright smile every time he stopped by the shop! God Bless!"
"You are going to be missed Jim, whether I was golfing or going into Butch's and having Jim make one of classic comments about me, bowling at the Strike Zone or watching the kids play ball...He always made me laugh...His courage through all this has been inspiring, keep things hopping in heaven I know you will...You probably have a smart remark for St. Peter at the pearly gates....:)"
"I remember Jim from high school he was a great guy! I am so sorry for his passing-"
"I have so many fond memories of Jim and his family. He always made me feel like one of his own kids. Not only with Scott but even with Jim I never had a moment where I was not laughing or crying rather. My most fond memory of Jim is talking outside on his deck and having some deep conversations about life. Conversations I never had with my own father, Jim and all the Froneks have been such a blessing to me for all this time. He was a great father and a good man. I am so deeply saddened for this families loss. I think of all of you everyday. But in my heart I know he is so happy to be with his wife and son. Please give Scott a big hug for me. "
"So very sorry for your loss prayers for all ?"
"We are so sorry to learn of Jim's passing. We remember Jim as a friend, associate and just a great person. Back in the 1980's and 90's, Jim and I coached a Senior league Baseball team together and had his sons Tony and Scott along with my son DJ on the team. Nothing but great memories of that era comes to mind. It was also a joy to see him at Butch's Super Value as he always greeted me with a joke or funny story. May God bless the Fronek family and may Jim rest safely in the arms of our Savior, Jesus Christ, Amen. Ralph & Mary Schwartz Formerly of Polar,WI. "