Michael Wierzba Obituary 07-17-1944
Michael Wierzba, 70, a resident of the town of Sharon all of his life, died at his home there Saturday morning at 10:45 o’clock, following a stroke he suffered Friday morning.
Mr. Wierzba was born in Sharon, in the Ellis neighborhood, on September 29, 1873, a son of the late Mr. and Mrs. Vincent Wierzba.
His first wife was Mary Glodowski, died six years after their marriage and Mr. Wierzba subsequently married Emily Ostrowski, who died 14 years later. His marriage to Mrs. Antoinette Damask took place on May 19, 1920.
Surviving are his wife and the following children: Mrs. Albert Gagas, Stevens Point; Jack, Andrew, and Peter Wierzba of Galloway; Joseph and Steve of Sharon; Mrs. Max Trzebiatowski, town of Amherst; Ben and Esidore of Callon, Marathon County; Mrs. Albin Wroblewski of Milwaukee and Michael H. Wierzba at home. Stepchildren are: Ben Damask, Ashland; Mrs. Emil Keidrowicz, Polonia; Mrs. Samuel Adams, Manitowoc; Mrs. Clara Gorski, Cleveland, Ohio; Phil Damask, Milwaukee; Mrs. Paul Laska, Stevens Point; Ambrose Damask in Canada; Dennis and Joseph Damask, at home, and Private Edmund Damask, who is stationed in Texas. Mr. Wierzba also leaves two brothers, Martin and Vincent Wierzba of the town of Stockton, a sister, Mrs. John Glodowski of the town of Alban, 26 grandchildren and 20 step grandchildren.
Funeral services will be held at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, at Polonia at 9 0’clock Wednesday morning. The body is at the family home. The rosary will be said at tonight and Tuesday night at the Wierzba home.
Citation: Obituary – Michael Wierzba, Stevens Point Daily Journal, 17 July 1944
