John Staniszewski, 75, died Thursday, Dec 2, 2021 doing what he did in life, working hard. He was born July 31, 1946 to John P. and Evelyn (Palash) Staniszewski who preceded him in death.

He is survived by his loving daughters, Nicole Grumley and Virginia Staniszewski, and his loving sister, Rita (Roger) Weis. Proud Grandpa to Manus and Gwendolyn Grumley. Also survived by special friend and former wife, Nancy Krueger, nieces, nephews, cousins, and multiple family and friends.

John was endowed with a mechanically gifted intellect and pursued his creativity through metal work (journeyman machinist) and anything gasoline powered. He was a member of the No Club Car Club and the hotrods he rebuilt were a manifestation of his skill and vision. As an entrepreneur, John co-owned a successful machine shop, Waupaca Machine and Repair in Waupaca, Wisconsin for over 20 years.

John served his country in the U. S. Army as a military policeman during the Viet Nam war era.

John will be remembered for his brawny bear hugs by those he loved, his thriftiness, and his penchant for making things sturdy and BIG! He was a good man and well loved.

A Funeral Service for John will be held at 6:00 pm on Monday, December 13th at the Phillip Funeral Home Chapel (1420 W Paradise Dr West Bend) with Pastor John Bass presiding. (Please consider masks) Visitation will on Monday from 4:00 pm until 5:45 pm. He will be buried at Southern Wisconsin Veterans Cemetery in Union Grove.

Donations to the American Heart Association and American Diabetes Association appreciated.