Hesiak, Thomas E. Sr. PhD. "Coach" "Doc" Was Born To Eternal Life on Friday, August 5, 2011. Age 72 years. Beloved husband of Wendy Hesiak (nee Lukaszewski). Loving father of late Lisa Cetta and Thomas Jr. Dear step-father of Magdalene (Donald) Kasprzak and Thomas (Jane) Marcowka. Cherished grandfather of John Jr., Raymond and Gabrielle Cetta, Maxwell and Zofia Kasprzak, Vincent and Vivienne Marcowka. Treasured son of Marie and the late Ervin Hesiak. Dear brother of Robert (Judy), the late Donald, Julianne (Skip) Webb and Debra Hesiak (Gregg Karweik). Dear brother-in-law of Anthony (Barbara) Lukaszewski. Further survived by nieces, nephews, other family, friends and his "puppy dog" Samantha. Visitation at the Funeral Home TUESDAY, August 9, 2011, from 4 - 8 PM. Prayer service at 6:45 PM. Funeral Wednesday 9:30 AM from the Funeral Home to ST. MAXIMILLIAN KOLBE CHURCH, for Mass of Christian Burial at 10 AM. Entombment to follow at St. Adalbert Cemetery. Tom was a graduate of South Milwaukee High School, earned his Bachelors Degree from UW-La Crosse, Masters Degree from UW-Milwaukee and received his PhD from the University of Miami at Coral Gables. He proudly served many MPS high schools as a teacher, administrator and coach. Most notably he was the head coach of the 1968 Bay View High School, Boys State Gymnastics Champions and the 1963 Bay View High School Boys Baseball Milwaukee City Championship. He retired as the vice-principal of Hamilton High School. A very special thank you to the doctors, medical staff and "great people" who helped Tom through his illness, he appreciated what they did for him. The family would also like to thank the staff, especially Linda K. of Aurora Visiting Nurse Association and Phillip G. of the VNA Pharmacy for their tender care and support. PRASSER-KLECZKA BAY VIEW CHAPEL 3275 S. Howell Ave. 414-483-2322
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