John Lengjak

Monroe/Beloit – John Lengjak age 89 of Monroe, formerly of Beloit, died Tuesday, March 27, 2012 at Agrace Hospice Care in Fitchburg, Wisconsin. He was born October 4, 1922 in Oliver, Pennsylvania to Mr. and Mrs. Michael and Elizabeth (Hromluk) Lengjak. He graduated from North Union High School before serving in the U.S. Army during World War II. John was a combat veteran with the 45’th Division, participating in the invasion of Italy (Anzio), southern France (Saint Maxime) and was wounded near Riepertsviller (Alsace) on February 5, 1945. He was awarded the Bronze Star and Purple Heart. John lived in Beloit where he was employed at and retired from General Motors. John loved his Army reunions and traveling to France. He is survived by his daughter Beatrice (John) Tolson, of Rockton, IL; one son Jean –Paul (Beatrix) Lengjak of Beloit, WI; grandchildren and great – grandchildren; one brother William (Laura) Lengjak of Roscoe, Il; sisters Helen Mrosko of Uniontown, PA; Margie Smith of Carmichaels, PA. He was preceded in death by his parents, his wife Suzanne, sisters Mary, Annie and Julie; brothers, Michael, Charles and Frank. All Faiths Funeral Home of Janesville is assisting the family. Online condolences at www.866allfaiths.com