BORN

1925

DIED

2013

FUNERAL HOME

Kapala-Glodek Funeral Home

230 13th Ave North East

Minneapolis, Minnesota

Walter Stanek "Lefty" Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on Aug. 29, 2013.

Stanek, Walter S. "Lefty" 87, passed away peacefully in his home surrounded by family on August 29, 2013. Lifetime resident of Northeast Minneapolis and member of All Saints Polish Catholic Church.

Preceded in death by daughter, Suzanne; grandson, Kevin; three sisters and one brother.

Survived by loving wife of 63 years, Olga; daughters, Rose Ann, Debra (Dr.James) Jensen Jr., Stephanie and Catherine; eleven grandchildren; one great-granddaughter; brothers, Chester (Shirley), Joseph; many nieces and nephews.

Walter was an accomplished athlete landing in the Circle of Basketball Champions Hall of Fame 1943 at Edison High School. He served in the U.S. Marine Corps WWII-Platoon 133, 1944-1946, participating in action against the enemy at Visayan, Philippine Islands and Okinawa, Ryukyu Islands. He belonged to the VFW Post # 1852 and Polish American Eagle Association Minneapolis. He was an employee of B.F. Nelson for 10 years and worked part-time at the Leamington Hotel. He retired from the US Post Office after 30 years of dedicated service.

Visitation Tuesday 4-7 PM, September 3, 2013, Kapala-Glodek Funeral Home, 230 13th Avenue Northeast, Minneapolis. Mass of Christian Burial Wednesday 10 AM, All Saints Catholic Church, 435 4th Street Northeast, Minneapolis with additional visitation one hour prior. Interment Gethsemane Cemetery.

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Madeline Connelly

I miss and love you Grandpa, I think about you all the time and miss you very much. I wish you were still here...LOVE YOU!! -Maddie Connelly

September 3, 2013

Dearest Grandpa,

Words can't even express how terribly missed you will be. All of the grandchildren, including Madeline look up to you in more ways then one. You are a true soldier and rock in our lives. Thank you for all you and Grandma have done and continue to do for us and the family. We love you both so much and couldn't have been luckier to have such wonderful and loving Grandparents.

This isn't goodbye, this is I'll see you later.

Love always & forever - Angie, Mitch & Madeline

September 1, 2013

Kristie & Joe Stanek

It's so hard to lose someone who has been around for so long! You just assume you will see them again at the next family gathering or
the next football game.

I am so sorry for your loss, Uncle Lefty is leaving a giant hole in the family.

Thoughts and prayers to you Olga, Rose Ann, Deb, Cathy, Steph and your families

Uncle Lefty will be missed, but we will always remember the great man that he was.

Posted by Kristie & Joe Stanek

August 31, 2013

Dearest Olga and family
So very sad to hear of Uncle Lefty's passing. My brother Stan notified me late on Friday afternoon. Sorry I won't be able to get down for the services; however all of you will definitely be in my prayers and thoughts. I loved the picture--that is how I remember him--with that smile. Always, Barb

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