Henry A. Pokszyk, age 96, of Arkdale, Wisconsin passed away Wednesday, February 3, 2016 at Wisconsin Veterans Home in King, Wisconsin.
Graveside services with military honors will be 11:00 a.m on Wednesday, February 10, 2016 at the St. Leo Catholic Cemetery in Friendship, Wisconsin.
Henry was born December 13, 1919 in Cook County, Illinois to Walenty and Kingo (Bohinski) Pokszyk.
He served in the Army Air-Force from 1941 until 1944 during WWII.
Henry married Lorraine Sitko on June 30, 1946 in Illinois.
Henry along with his wife and two sons moved to Arkdale and purchased a 100 acre working farm in 1955.
Henry took a break from farming in the late 60’s and worked for the John Ashworth Sawmill until he retired in 1984.
Henry was right in calling himself the “Old Man” because he enjoyed 96 years of a wonderful life. He spent many enjoyable hours working on his wood carvings in his custom wood working shop. Henry supplied many friends and family with his wood working creations. Henry also had a great passion for model trains and building the tracks and all the building that went along with his train community. One of them was a model of Arkdale.
Henry was preceded in death by his parents, Walenty & Kingo Pokszyk; wife, Lorraine Pokszyk and his son, Ronnie Pokszyk.
Survivors:
Son: Tom Pokszyk of Arkdale, Wisconsin
Two grandchildren: Stephanie & Kirby
Two great-grandchildren: Taevyn & Zaela
Goodbye Grandpa I miss you. I know that you’re with us forever in our hearts.
Love, Kirby
Tom, Stephanie & Kirby, our deepest sympathy on the loss of your dad/grandpa. Thoughts and prayers are with you.
After knowing grandpa, we had a special bond between us. we had good times and been through alot. He was very special to me and will always be in my heart! P.S gizzy loved u too!
Tom so sorry for the loss of your Dad. Grandpa Hank was a wonderful man, always a story to tell. I am so glad I got to meet him and that the kids also knew him and had a chance to enjoy his conversations. I know he left a great lasting impression with the kids. They always loved to go over to his place with their Dad. Tina was always telling me things that Grandpa Hank had shown her with the beautiful wall clocks and his trains, she always enjoyed spending time with him. We all thought the world of your Dad. Keep the memories close and they will help.
May gods angels be with you just like we have we know your gone and that sad but just think we will some day be up with you in the presence of God we love you and miss you
Miss you grandpa I’m glade I spent 11 years knowing you I’m glade we saw you that very last time we bought you McDonalds and a chocolate shake and you some candy for Christmas we love you with all are hearts
Tom, We are so sorry to read about your Dad’s passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
The community lost a very creative man. Sorry to hear of Henry’s passing.
SO SO SORRY FOR YOUR LOSS TOM AND FAMILY…..TRUST ME I KNOW HOW IT FEELS. THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS WITH ALL…….THANK YOU CHERYL FOR HANGING IN THERE AND FOR BEING SUCH A GREAT PERSON….HENRY AND RICKY ARE THANKING YOU NOW…..
Very sorry to hear of your loss Tom, our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family
Tom, sorry to here of the passing of your Dad, may all of the great memories comfort you at this time. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
So sorry for your loss Uncle Tom, Grandpa Hank will be missed so much.
Sorry for the loss of your father Tom. Thoughts and prayers with you
ill miss you my friend we had a lots of good times together and a lots lunches as well and a heck of fun.
can’t say to much of any else cause it would take me a couple of years to put it all down missing you already ,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,
My Sympathy to you in the loss of your Dad. Keeping you in my Prayers.
Tom sorry for your loss. Your dad was a fun guy to visit with the few times I did see him.
He enjoyed a good life and seen many wonderful changes in the world.
Hold his memories close
So very sorry for your loss Tommy. Your dad had quite a life! I hope he is in a place where he is at peace with his loved ones on the other side. Love, Chad and Queen Bee xo
Today we sent 2 balloons up to Heaven for you! One red and one white. Taevyn and Zaela love you Great Grandpa. I love you too! We will think of you every time we hear a train. RIP.
Love you. XOXO
Sorry for your loss Tom.
Grandpa you are a love, and a treasure, you will be so badly missed. Your wish was finally granted to go home and be with your family and we know in our hearts how happy you are now. Until we meet again grandpa we will be looking in the sky at your big cheerful smile, and guiding hand. We love you Grandpa!!!! Tom and Cheryl
So sorry to hear of Henry’s passing. Condolences to all your family Tom.