Michael S. Kaminski, Janesville, WI  (1947 - 2009)

November 4, 1947 - June 28, 2009
Michael S. Kaminski, 61, of Janesville, died Sunday, June 28, 2009, at his home. He was born in Green Bay on Nov. 4, 1947, the son of Stanley and Cecelia (Dudkiewicz) Kaminski, where he attended St. Mary’s Parochial School and Green Bay East High School. Mike served in the U.S. Army during the Vietnam Era from 1968-1970. A Janesville resident since 1973, he initially was employed by JATCO, but became a bus driver for the Janesville Transit System for nearly 30 years before retiring in 2003. While driving for JTS he loved visiting with the residents of Janesville. He had a great Polish sense of humor. He enjoyed cooking for his family, especially Polish meals. He also loved spending time outdoors with his sons and family whether it was hunting, fishing, camping, or boating out on Green Bay. Mike treasured the time he spent at Butler Rock (his second home). He loved football and the Green Bay Packers.
Mike is survived by his three children: Leslie Kaminski, David Kaminski, and Matthew Kaminski, all of Janesville; two grandchildren, Haley Kaminski and Takoda Hasel, both of Janesville; two siblings, Jerome (Sue) Kaminski and Kathleen Kaminski, both of Green Bay; a niece, Chrissy Kaminski; nephew, Chad (Tonya) Kaminski; both of Green Bay; special friend, Lynnea Kaminski and her son, Bryce Cordier; as well as aunts, uncles, cousins, other relatives and friends in both Green Bay and Janesville. He was preceded in death by his parents.
Visitation will be held on Thursday from 4 until 6 p.m. at the SCHNEIDER APFEL SCHNEIDER & SCHNEIDER FUNERAL HOME. Memorial services, followed by full military honors, will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Friday, July 3, 2009, at the SCHNEIDER APFEL SCHNEIDER & SCHNEIDER FUNERAL HOME. Interment will take place at a later date. For online guestbook and condolences: www.schneiderfuneraldirectors.com
The family wishes to thank the Rock County Sheriff Dept., especially Deputy Charles “Chuck” Behm. for his kind words, actions and compassion towards the family during this difficult time.
A limb has fallen from our family tree. I keep hearing a voice that says, grieve not for me, remember the best times, the laughter, the song, the good life I lived while I was strong. Continue my heritage, I’m counting on you. Keep smiling and surely the sun will shine through. My mind is at ease, my soul at rest, remembering all, how I truly was blessed. Continue traditions, no matter how small. Go on with your life, don’t just stare at the wall. I miss you all dearly, so keep up your chin. Until the day comes we’re together again.