OBITUARY: Roman “Romy” John Tikalsky

Roman “Romy” John Tikalsky, formally of Brillion, and currently residing in Laurel, Mont., quietly passed away the evening of April 4, 2017, at the age of 97.

Roman, the son of Anton and Mary (Spatchek) Tikalsky, was born Dec. 4, 1919, in the Town of Maple Grove and was preceded in death by his beloved wife Magdalen “Maggie” Louise (Puser) on June 9, 1994.

Roman is survived by two sons: Roman Robert and his wife Karen of North Prairie, Wis., and James Joseph and his wife Toni of Laurel. Mont.; three grandchildren: Christian, Kate and Nicholas; and four great-grandchildren.

Roman began his working career in farming, learned the electricians trade as a submariner during WWII, and ended his career working in manufacturing. His avid love of Czech music took him and Maggie to many enjoyable evenings of dancing nation-wide.

Interment will be at 10 a.m., April 19, at Calvary Cemetery, 2601 S. 14th St., Manitowoc. In lieu of flowers or donations, Romy asks that you generously remember the charity of your choice and help those in need.