Conrad R. Waletzki
Conrad R. Waletzki, 83, of Eau Claire, died Tuesday, May 9, 2023.
Conrad was born May 17, 1939, in Independence, to Monica and Conrad Waletzki Sr. He was raised in Independence on the family farm and graduated from Independence High School in 1957. Conrad married Ramona Marsolek, May 2, 1964, at Ss. Peter and Paul Catholic Church in Independence. They settled in Eau Claire where he lived a full life, along with their two children: David and Dawn.
Conrad began his career working as a salesman for Tractor Supply followed by GTC Auto Parts. In 1974, he started work at PDM Bridge where he stayed until his retirement in 1999. After retirement, Conrad took a “temporary part time” job as a delivery driver for NAPA Auto Parts. He stayed with NAPA for 10 years and loved talking about all thing’s cars with the shops.
Conrad loved his wife, children, and grandchildren, along with his 1970 Pontiac Bonneville convertible. He had a love for cars and was a regular at the Burger King Classic car shows. Conrad was an avid sports fan and rarely missed watching a Brewers, Bucks, Badgers or Packers game. Conrad enjoyed thrifting and haggling to get a good price, going to casinos, playing cards, listening to polka music and dancing the polka. He loved working in his yard and spent endless hours manicuring his grass and garden. He enjoyed many trips out West with his wife and good friends John and Dianne.
He is dearly missed by his wife of 59 years, Ramona (Marsolek) Waletzki; son, David (Jody) Waletzki; daughter, Dawn (Gregg) Griesel; and grandchildren: Kristin Waletzki, Kyle Waletzki, Daniel Griesel and Marisa Griesel; as well as numerous family, friends and his puppy, Mitzi.
Conrad was preceded in death by his parents; mother and father-in-law, Gertrude and Roman Marsolek; sister, Dorothy Roskos; sister-in-law, Ruth Skroch; and brother-in-law, Jerry Skroch.
A Mass of Christian Burial was held Tuesday, May 16, 2023, at 11:00 a.m., at St. Patrick’s Catholic Church, 316 Fulton St., Eau Claire. Father Antony Joseph and Father George Thayilkuzhithottu officiated. Visitation took place at Hulke Family Funeral Home on Monday evening, from 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m., with a Rosary at 7:00 p.m., to conclude the evening’s visitation. Visitation continued at the church on Tuesday morning, from 10:00 a.m. until the time of service. A private family committal service will take place at a later time at St. Patrick’s Catholic Church Cemetery in Eau Claire.
Friends and family may offer condolences online at www.hulkefamilyfh.com.
Hulke Family Funeral Home & Cremation Services, 3209 Rudolph Rd., Eau Claire, WI 54701, is assisting the family with the arrangements.
