Lawrence “Larry” Cisz of Waukesha, died on Wednesday, February 20, 2019 at Season Hospice. He was born in Milwaukee on December 16, 1926 to Ralph and Anna (Nee: Kielpinski) Cisz. Larry proudly served his country in the United States Navy during WWII aboard the USS Bearss. On July 23, 1955 he married Marion Gallina, she preceded him in death in 1969. Larry was employed at Wisconsin Motors for 46 years and later for 15 years at Markel-American Insurance Company, retiring when he was 80 years old. He enjoyed bowling at Fracaro Lanes in Waukesha, loved watching local sports, the Bucks, Brewers and Packers. He was a longtime member of St Mary Catholic Church and will be remembered for his love of family especially his grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
He will be sadly missed by his son, Lawrence “Larry” (Susan) Cisz, daughters, Laurie Cisz, Linda Cisz and Michelle (Andrew) Krause all of Waukesha. He is the proud grandfather of Amy (Mark) Simons, Katie (Mike) Dodge, Jared Cisz, Matthew Cisz, Kurt Breyman, Heather (Phil) Glass, Chad (Laura) Breyman, Nathan Holsclaw, Anthony Beres, Jacob Krause, Caleb Krause, Noah Krause, Bethanie Krause and Elijah Krause; special great grandfather of Benjamin, Grayson, Jackson, Ethan, Lilliana, Emma, Jace, Cora, Calla, Quinn and Nile. He is further survived by a sister-in-law, Dorothy Czisz, nieces, Nancy (John) Knippel and Carol (Ed) Nans and other nieces, nephews, relatives and friends.
In addition to his parents and wife, Marion, he was preceded in death by sisters, Delores Kleczka, Marion Weldon, Bernice Block, Francis Schneider, Norma Zastrow and brothers Ervin Czisz and Raymond Czisz.
The family would like to extend their gratitude to Seasons Hospice for their wonderful care during the last few months.
Visitation and funeral Mass will be held on Saturday, March 2, 2019 at St. Mary Catholic Church, 225 S. Hartwell Ave. Waukesha, WI 53186 from 9:00 AM until the 11:00 AM funeral Mass. Father Howard Haase will preside. Interment with full military honors will follow at St. Joseph Cemetery. Memorials are appreciated to Seasons Hospice, 3217 Fiddlers Creek Dr. Waukesha, WI 53188 or HAWS, 701 Northview Road Waukesha, WI 53188.
Randle-Dable-Brisk Funeral Home, Crematory and Preplanning Services is honored to serve the family. For further information, please call the funeral home at 262-547-4035 or visit us online at
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