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Fred P.
Kaminski
Dec 5, 1936 — Sep 30, 2021
Wisconsin Dells
Fred Kaminski, age 84, of Wisconsin Dells, WI passed away on Thursday, September 30, 2021.
Funeral services will be held on Monday, October 4, 2021 at 11:00 a.m. at St. Cecilia's Catholic Church in Wisconsin Dells with Father Eric Sternberg celebrating. Visitation will be held at the Picha Funeral Home in Lake Delton, WI on Sunday, October 3, from 1:00 p.m. until 4:00 p.m. and on again on Monday, Oct6ober 4, 2021 at St. Cecilia's Catholic Church from 9:00 a.m. until the time of service at 11:00 a.m. Burial will be at Calvary Cemetery in Wisconsin Dells, WI.
Fred was born December 5, 1936 in Lake Delton, Wisconsin the son of Joseph and Vera (Luther) Kaminski. He served in the United States Air Force between the Korean and Vietnam wars, reaching the rank of Airman First Class. Fred was a member of Safari Club International and was a past President of the Wisconsin Innkeepers Association. Fred was an avid pilot, pianist, was the ultimate hunter and traveled the world with Shirley and his family, always experiencing great adventures. Memorable travel destinations include Africa (South Africa, Zimbabwe, and Tanzania), Hawaii, Alaska, Canada, Mexico, Germany, Netherlands, France, Switzerland, and London. Fred followed in his father Joe's footsteps as President and CEO of Chula Vista Resort for 25 years, passing the business to his sons in 1991. Fred loved spending time with family, close friends and his schnauzer Missy. He also enjoyed being a member of St. Cecilia's church and loved cheering on the Packers and Chicago Cubs.
Fred is survived by his wife, Shirley; sons, Michael (Ann), Joseph (best friends, Bertie Bingham and Glenda Tavenner), Timothy (Geralynn) and Matthew Kaminski; stepsons, Paul (Lovie) Hess and John (Bridget) Hess; stepdaughters, Ann Marie (Doug) Twietmeyer and Lisa Lyn Guzman; brother, David (Kim) Kaminski; sisters, Mary Ellen Anderson and Joann (David) Hirst; 12 grandchildren and 3 great-grandchildren. He is preceded in death by his parents and stepdaughter, Mary Jo Hess.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations to St. Cecilia's Religious Education Fund would be appreciated.
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