Erwin J. Jelenchick

Age 92. Born to Eternal Life on Saturday, July 5, 2008. He is survived by his beloved wife of 66 years, Dorothy (nee Young). Loving father of Erwin Jr. (Theresa), Vera (Chuck) Pofahl, Paul, Tom (Sue) and Charlie (Kelly). Dear grandfather of Jeffery Jelenchick, Michael Workinger, Jody (Pete) Jones, David (Karen) Kapusta-Pofahl, Christy (Eric) Lind, Lisa (Shane) Ryan, Annie Jelenchick, Melanie, Allison and Christopher Jelenchick. Great-grandfather of Samantha Kapusta-Pofahl, Aleczander Ryan and Myles Lind. Survived by sisters Elvira Rice and Betty (Ed) Diesing, and brother Robert Jelenchick. Also loved by nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. Erwin graduated from Marquette University School of Medicine in 1941. Dr. Jelenchick was a proud WWII veteran having served in the Army Medical Corps on Tarawa. He went on to become a beloved family practice physician, having an office in Wauwatosa and serving on the staff of St. Joseph's Hospital in Milwaukee for 35 years until his retirement in 1980. He and his wife were active members of St. Agnes Parish in Butler and, after retirement, Christ King Parish in Wauwatosa. His family will miss his wry sense of humor. Special thanks to the staff of St. Camillus and VITAS Hospice for caring for "Doc" during the past 5 years. Visitation at CHRIST KING PARISH, 2612 N. Swan Blvd. Wednesday, July 9, 10-11:30AM. Mass of Christian Burial 11:30AM. Procession to Wisconsin Memorial Park. In lieu of flowers, memorials in Dr. Erv.'s name to the charity of your choice are welcome.