Duwayne Myszka

DuWayne J. Myszka, 74, of Athens, died peacefully at his home May 21, 2016. DuWayne was born July 4, 1941 in the town of Rietbrock, to the late Joseph and Erma Myszka. He was a 1959 Athens High School graduate. In 1963, he married Mary DeGroote of Rozellville, Wisconsin. In the early years, DuWayne was a logger and bought the family farm. After 13 years of farming, he earned his living as a concrete finisher in the area and worked at a local lumber company. DuWayne is survived by his loving family; wife, Mary and children, Laurie (Kurt) Wozniak of Marshfield and their children, Chad and Courtney; Jenny Bailey (Dave Russ) of Merrill and her children, Jesse and Starr; Allan "Buck" (Connie) Myszka of Edgar and daughter, Mindy; Amy Myszka of Marathon and daughter, BriAnna; & Shawn Myszka of Richfield, Minn. He is further survived by seven great-grandchildren, seven sisters and four brothers. He was preceded in death by a daughter, Pamela, in infancy and a son, Wayne in 1983. DuWayne was a hard worker who enjoyed his spare time with his family. It was DuWayne's wish to be remembered as he was; there will be a private family memorial. The family wishes to express a special "Thank You" to Dr. Tom Stoffel and the Aspirus Hospice Care Team. Peterson/Kraemer Funeral Home, Athens, is in charge of arrangements. Online condolences may be expressed at www.petersonkraemer.com