Gladys (Kazimierczyk) Brzezinski

Gladys Brzezinski, 88, Schofield, died Thursday, September 29, 2022 at her home with her son at her side.

She was born August 15, 1934 in Grodno, Poland, daughter of the late Josef and Maria (Wolulik) Kazimierczyk. Gladys arrived in New York City at the age of 16 on February 8, 1951 aboard the ship America, later becoming a citizen. She met her husband, Florian Brzezinski, at a Colonial Ballroom dance in Wausau. They were married on September 4, 1954 at St. Anne Catholic Church, Wausau. He preceded her in death on February 19, 1997.

Prior to marriage, Gladys worked at St. Mary’s Hospital in the dietary department. Throughout her life, Gladys enjoyed cooking and teaching her children her cherished Polish recipes. Her love of the outdoors led her to spend as much time as possible fishing at her cabin in Northern Wisconsin. She was a great angler. In addition to fishing, she loved gardening, making floral arrangements, knitting, sewing, embroidery and was a voracious reader. She did all of these things with love and care. Her faith was strong. She prayed the rosary daily and honored the Blessed Virgin Mary. Above all, she loved her family and cherished every minute spent with them.

Survivors include her children, Margie Allen, Bob Brzezinski, Ann (Mark) Bradfish, Tina (Al) Bradfish and Rosie Johnson; grandchildren, Rick (Cyndi) Allen Sr, Jen (Bobby) Mattice, Andrew (Kory Godwin) Bradfish, Justin (Stephanie) Bradfish, Matthew (Brittany) Bradfish, Caitlin (David) Wilke, Alex and Mitch Johnson; great-grandchildren, Ricky Jr, Hannah and Hailey Allen, Charlie, Sydney and Gwen Mattice, Jackson and Meredith Bradfish and Addilyn Wilke.

Besides her husband and parents she was preceded in death by sisters, Jean Peters, Stella Glebko, Jessie Streich, Helen and Liocadya Kazimierczyk and brother, Stanley Kazimierczyk.

The funeral Mass will be celebrated at 11:00 a.m. on Friday, October 7, 2022 at St. Therese Catholic Church, Rothschild. Rev. Joseph Albert will preside. Visitation will be from 9:00 a.m. until the time of services all at St. Therese Catholic Church, Rothschild. Burial will be in Gate of Heaven Cemetery, Kronenwetter.

Online condolences may be expressed at www.petersonkraemer.com