Carl Harry Wisniewski

Carl H. Wisniewski, 93, of Caseville and Smith’s Creek, died unexpectedly Tuesday, September 11, 2018 surrounded by his family fittingly on Patriot’s Day.

Carl was born April 21, 1925 in Centerline to the late Stanley and Lydia (Wnek) Wisniewski.  He served over 300 days in combat in the US Army during World War II, receiving two minor injuries.  He humbly returned home after the service knowing that so many others had not.  He married Anna Radtke on October 26, 1946 in Detroit; she preceded him in death after 67 years of marriage on March 25, 2013.

He retired from Chrysler Dodge Truck after 40 years.  Carl was a devoted husband, a loving father and an inspiration to his grandchildren and great-grandchildren.  He was a selfless volunteer throughout his life as an usher at St. Roch Catholic Church as well as the Caseville Eagles Club and Knights of Columbus.  He was an avid perch fisherman and golfer.  He had a great sense of humor and a smile that could light up the room.  He was always willing to help whether advice or a good story was needed.  Carl was truly a one of a kind soul who will not be forgotten.

He is survived by his children Carl “Chuck” Ayles of Smith’s Creek, Margaret Stivason of Cadillac, Mary Wisniewski of New Mexico, Alice Zimmerman of Caseville and daughter-in-law Dianna Ayles of Colorado; many grandchildren and great-grandchildren; and brothers Stanley and James (Barbara) Wisniewski.  He was preceded in death by his son Michael Ayles and daughter-in-law Susan Ayles.

A funeral mass will be 3:00pm Friday at St. Roch Catholic Church in Caseville with Fr. Adam Maher presiding.  Burial with military honors will be in St. Roch Cemetery.  Visitation will begin at 1:00pm Friday at church and continue until the mass time at 3:00.  Champagne Funeral Chapel is handling the arrangements.

“It is foolish and wrong to mourn the men who died, we should THANK GOD such men had lived.”—George Patton  May he live on in our hearts forever.