John A. "Koz" Kozlowicz

1949 - 2016 Obituary

John A. "Koz" Kozlowicz Obituary

Kozlowicz, John A. "Koz"

John A. Kozlowicz (Koz) age 67, of Wisconsin Rapids died peacefully on August 5, 2016 after a hard fought 3 month battle with cancer.

Per his wishes there will be no visitation of funeral services held. Ritchay Funeral Home in Wisconsin Rapids is assisting the family.

"Koz" was born March 31, 1949 in Milwaukee, WI to Richard and Helen (Wysocki) Kozlowicz. Following his graduation from Milwaukee Boys Tech High School in 1967, he attended and graduated from the University of Wisconsin - River Falls with a degree in journalism.

It was while attending the University of Wisconsin - River Falls he met the "the love of his life", Jeanne Andrews of St. Paul, MN. They married on April 4, 1970 and had 2 children Dan and Kate.

After moving to Wisconsin Rapids in 1980 "Koz" continued a 25 year career in the plastics industry. Prior to his retirement in 2011, Koz spent 12 years working for the Ho-Chunk Nation Tribal News letter, in Black River Falls.

In addition to his wife Jeanne and children Dan (Renee Schultz), Kate (Dave) Reber, he is survived by his grandchildren Zack Birkner, TJ and Birk Kozlowicz, Elle and Drew Reber, and Renee's children Maddi and Chayce Schultz. He is also survived by his sister Elaine (John Frodermann) Lukas, brother-in-law and sister-in-law Larry and Mary Duvick, sister-in-law Barb MacNeill, niece Corie (John) Strange, nephew Bill (Heidi Iverson) Duvick, Ben (Janice) Duvick and Charley (Sara) Grover, and all their children and his many cousins.

He was preceded in death by his parents and brother-in-law Todd Lukaszawski.

"Koz" was an avid follower of Wisconsin sports teams and enjoyed golfing with friends and traveling to different parts of the United States. His proudest accomplishment was helping Jeanne raise their children.

The family would like to thank Dr. Kirschling and the staff at UW-Cancer Center and the caring and compassionate nurses and staff at Strawberry Lane Rehabilitation Center.

In honor of Koz, please join us for a celebration of his life on Saturday, August 20, 2016 from 2:00 - 6:00 PM at Tamarack's Pub, 481 Ruby Ave., Wisconsin Rapids.

Published in Wisconsin Rapids Daily Tribune on Aug. 9, 2016
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