Zalewski Family Genealogy
Joseph TROKA
1871 - 1962 (90 years)1. Joseph TROKA was born on 17 Nov 1871 in Lipusz, Ko?cierzyna County, Pomeranian Voivodeship, Poland; died on 1 Jan 1962 in Milwaukee, Milwaukee, Wisconsin, United States; was buried in Milwaukee, Milwaukee, Wisconsin, United States. Other Events and Attributes:
- FamilySearch ID: L8R8-DBW
- Baptism: 1871, Lipusz, Ko?cierzyna County, Pomeranian Voivodeship, Poland
- Immigration: 1888
- Immigration: Jun 1889, Philadelphia, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States
- Residence: 1892, Milwaukee, Milwaukee, Wisconsin, United States; Address:
895 Sobieski - Occupation: 1900; Tanner
- Residence: 1900, Milwaukee, Milwaukee, Wisconsin, United States; Address:
1105 North Water Street - Occupation: Between 1905 and 1930, Milwaukee, Milwaukee, Wisconsin, United States; Tavern Owner; Address:
28 Lee - Residence: Between 1905 and 1924, Milwaukee, Milwaukee, Wisconsin, United States; Address:
28 Lee - Naturalization: 29 Jun 1906
- Residence: Between 1935 and 1940, Milwaukee, Milwaukee, Wisconsin, United States; Address:
2334 N Bremen - Occupation: Between 1938 and 1940; Treasurer; Address:
Pulaski Building & Loan Assn
Notes:
Notes about 1105 N Water:
New Address Change: 591 Water (Bet. E Highland & E. Juneau)
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News article about Joseph Troka's death from The Milwaukee Journal [January 2, 1962]
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TRAFFIC FATAL TO SEVEN ON THE FIRST DAY OF YEAR
Three Are in County; Weekend Toll Is 13 as 1961 Ends With 898 Fatalities
The New Year got off to a bloody beginning on Wisconsin's streets and highways as seven persons were injured fatally in traffic accidents before the first day of the year was over.
Three of the Monday fatalities occurred in Milwaukee county.
In addition, six other persons were injured fatally in earlier accidents over the holiday weekend and one died over weekend as a result of a Dec. 22 accident. The seven deaths brought the 1961 unofficial traffic toll to 898. In 1960 the total was 930 deaths. Last New Year's weekend resulted in 24 traffic deaths.
The Monday fatalities included a 90 year old man on his way to church, a 10 year old boy riding with his invalid grandmother, and a father of four small children on his way home from doing the family wash.
DRIVERS ARE HELD
Drivers involved in the Monday accidents included two men held on suspicion of drunken driving, a 15 year old who reportedly was driving 100 miles an hour and had been drinking, and a 24 year old man accused of leaving the scene of an accident,
The 13 weekend victims were:
Jack Stahl, 10, of 300 E. Drexel Ave., Oak Creek
Joseph Troka, 90, of 2334-A N. Bremen St., Milwaukee
Douglas W. Russell, 19, of Kenosha..................
.............FROM PAGE 1, COLUMN 7
Troka was killed at 6:55 AM Monday at the intersection of N. Bremen and E. Clarke sts. while he was on his way to church. He was pronounced dead at the county emergency hospital of multiple injuries.
Police identified the driver of the automobile as Frank Merz, 27, of 1516 S. 6th St. A coroner's inquest was ordered.
RAN TAVERN FOR 35 YEARS
Troka operated a tavern for 35 years at 900 E. Meinecke Dav. He retired from the tavern business in 1930, but since then had been active, until two years ago, as treasurer of the Pulaski Savings & Loan association.
Surviving him are two sons, Roman and Leo, a daughter, Sister Mary Claren tine, and a sister, Mrs. Mary Myslinski, all of Milwaukee.
Funeral services will be held 8:30 AM, Thursday at the Leszczynski funeral home, 726 E. Center St., and at 9 AM at St. Casimir's Catholic church, N. Bremen and E. Clarke sts. Burial will be in Holy Cross Cemetery.
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Obituary from The Milwaukee Journal [January 2, 1962]
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Troka, Joseph
Aged 90 years, of 2334-A N. Bremen St., passed away Mon., Jan. 1, beloved father of Roman, Leo, and Sister Mary Clarentine, S.S.N.D., brother of Mary Myslinski, father-in-law of Pauline Troka; also survived by 6 grandchildren, 8 great-grandchildren, 1 sister-in-law, 1 brother-in-law, nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. Funeral Thurs., 8:30 AM, from the Leszczynski Funeral Home, 726 E. Center St. to St. CASIMIR'S church at 9 AM. Interment Hold Cross cemetery. In state Wed. after 4 PM. PARISH VIGIL WED. AT 7 PM.Joseph married Clara Eva SZULTA on 29 Jan 1894 in Milwaukee, Milwaukee, Wisconsin, United States. Clara (daughter of Ignatz Peter SZULTA and Nepomucena Susanna SYLDATK) was born on 6 Jan 1876 in Sul?czyno Parish, Kartuzy County, Pomorskie, Poland; died on 19 Jul 1959 in Oak Creek, Milwaukee, Wisconsin, United States; was buried on 22 Jul 1959 in Milwaukee, Milwaukee, Wisconsin, United States. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
Children:
- 2. Emily M TROKA was born on 5 Jan 1896 in Milwaukee, Milwaukee, Wisconsin, United States; died on 1 May 1941 in Milwaukee, Milwaukee, Wisconsin, United States; was buried in Milwaukee, Milwaukee, Wisconsin, United States.
- 3. Roman John TROKA was born on 1 Feb 1897 in Milwaukee, Milwaukee, Wisconsin, United States; died on 6 Jun 1974 in Milwaukee, Milwaukee, Wisconsin, United States; was buried in Milwaukee, Milwaukee, Wisconsin, United States.
- 4. Leo Joseph TROKA was born on 3 Apr 1898 in Milwaukee, Milwaukee, Wisconsin, United States; died on 13 Aug 1963 in Milwaukee, Milwaukee, Wisconsin, United States; was buried on 16 Aug 1963 in Milwaukee, Milwaukee, Wisconsin, United States.
- 5. Eva TROKA was born on 8 Oct 1900 in Milwaukee, Milwaukee, Wisconsin, United States; died on 8 Oct 1900 in Milwaukee, Milwaukee, Wisconsin, United States; was buried in Milwaukee, Milwaukee, Wisconsin, United States.
- 6. Jozef TROKA was born on 3 Jun 1902 in Milwaukee, Milwaukee, Wisconsin, United States; died on 3 Jun 1902 in Milwaukee, Milwaukee, Wisconsin, United States; was buried on 4 Jun 1902 in Milwaukee, Milwaukee, Wisconsin, United States.
- 7. John TROKA was born on 21 Feb 1905 in Milwaukee, Milwaukee, Wisconsin, United States; died on 21 Feb 1905 in Milwaukee, Milwaukee, Wisconsin, United States; was buried on 23 Feb 1905 in Milwaukee, Milwaukee, Wisconsin, United States.
- 8. Mary TROKA was born on 14 Sep 1907 in Milwaukee, Milwaukee, Wisconsin, United States; died on 15 Sep 1908 in Milwaukee, Milwaukee, Wisconsin, United States; was buried on 16 Sep 1908 in Milwaukee, Milwaukee, Wisconsin, United States.
- 9. Frances TROKA was born on 31 Mar 1910 in Milwaukee, Milwaukee, Wisconsin, United States; died on 13 Aug 1977 in Milwaukee, Milwaukee, Wisconsin, United States.
Generation: 2
2. Emily M TROKA (1.Joseph1) was born on 5 Jan 1896 in Milwaukee, Milwaukee, Wisconsin, United States; died on 1 May 1941 in Milwaukee, Milwaukee, Wisconsin, United States; was buried in Milwaukee, Milwaukee, Wisconsin, United States. Other Events and Attributes:
- Member: Ladies' Rosary sodality
- Member: Polish National Alliance
- FamilySearch ID: L8RH-9JY
- Residence: 1930, Milwaukee, Milwaukee, Wisconsin, United States; Address:
961 Richard Street
Notes:
Died:
Obituary, May 2, 1941
ZALEWSKI, Emily (nee Troka), Thursday, May 1, aged 45 years, residence 2553 N. Richards st., beloved wife of Joseph, fond mother of Irene, Richard and Robert. daughter of Joseph and Clara Troka, sister of Roman and Leo Troka and Sister M. Clarentine, Michigan City, Ind. Funeral Mon., 8:30 a.m. from the Schramka Funeral home, 612 E. Burleigh st. Services at St. Casimir's church at 9 a.m. Interment Holy Cross. Member of the Ladies' Rosary sodality and the Polish National Alliance. In State Fri. after 6 p.m.Emily married Joseph Frank ZALEWSKI on 25 Jun 1919 in Milwaukee, Milwaukee, Wisconsin, United States. Joseph (son of Frank J ZALEWSKI, Sr. and Anna A LINDNER) was born on 21 May 1893 in Milwaukee, Milwaukee, Wisconsin, United States; died on 15 Aug 1981 in Cedarburg, Ozaukee, Wisconsin, United States; was buried on 19 Aug 1981 in Milwaukee, Milwaukee, Wisconsin, United States. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
Children:
- 10. Irene Theresa ZALEWSKI was born on 17 Jul 1920 in Milwaukee, Milwaukee, Wisconsin, United States; died on 1 Jun 1996 in Milwaukee, Milwaukee, Wisconsin, United States; was buried on 4 Jun 1996 in Milwaukee, Milwaukee, Wisconsin, United States.
- 11. Richard Joseph ZALEWSKI was born on 9 Dec 1921 in Milwaukee, Milwaukee, Wisconsin, United States; died on 18 Apr 1999 in Cedarburg, Ozaukee, Wisconsin, United States; was buried on 22 Apr 1999 in Cedarburg, Ozaukee, Wisconsin, United States.
- 12. Joseph ZALEWSKI, Jr was born in May 1927 in Milwaukee, Milwaukee, Wisconsin, United States; died on 7 May 1927 in Milwaukee, Milwaukee, Wisconsin, United States; was buried on 9 May 1927 in Milwaukee, Milwaukee, Wisconsin, United States.
- 13. Robert John ZALEWSKI was born on 21 Jun 1931 in Milwaukee, Milwaukee, Wisconsin, United States; died on 7 Sep 1999 in Bowie, Prince George's, Maryland, United States; was buried in Black Wolf, Winnebago, Wisconsin, United States.
3. Roman John TROKA (1.Joseph1) was born on 1 Feb 1897 in Milwaukee, Milwaukee, Wisconsin, United States; died on 6 Jun 1974 in Milwaukee, Milwaukee, Wisconsin, United States; was buried in Milwaukee, Milwaukee, Wisconsin, United States. Other Events and Attributes:
- WikiTree Link: Troka-17
- FamilySearch ID: 9V2B-18J
- Occupation: 1917–1920; Heel Burnisher
- Residence: 1942, Milwaukee, Milwaukee, Wisconsin, United States; 1036 E Pierson St
Roman married Gladys SZMANIA on 14 May 1919 in Milwaukee, Milwaukee, Wisconsin, United States. Gladys was born about 1900 in Wisconsin, United States; died on 6 May 1923 in Milwaukee, Milwaukee, Wisconsin, United States; was buried on 9 May 1923 in Milwaukee, Milwaukee, Wisconsin, United States. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
Family/Spouse: Pauline A WAIER. Pauline was born on 9 Jun 1906 in Milwaukee, Milwaukee, Wisconsin, United States; died on 10 Sep 1973 in Milwaukee, Milwaukee, Wisconsin, United States; was buried on 13 Sep 1973 in Milwaukee, Milwaukee, Wisconsin, United States. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
4. Leo Joseph TROKA (1.Joseph1) was born on 3 Apr 1898 in Milwaukee, Milwaukee, Wisconsin, United States; died on 13 Aug 1963 in Milwaukee, Milwaukee, Wisconsin, United States; was buried on 16 Aug 1963 in Milwaukee, Milwaukee, Wisconsin, United States. Other Events and Attributes:
- FamilySearch ID: L6R3-KB7
- Baptised: 10 Apr 1898, Milwaukee, Milwaukee, Wisconsin, United States; Address:
St. Hedwig's Church - Occupation: 1920; Shoemaker
- Occupation: 1930; Edge Setter
- Residence: 1958–1963, Milwaukee, Milwaukee, Wisconsin, United States; Address:
2334 N Bremen
Leo married Hattie GRUDNOWSKI about 1922 in Milwaukee, Milwaukee, Wisconsin, United States. Hattie was born about 1901 in Wisconsin, United States; died on 30 Oct 1958 in Milwaukee, Milwaukee, Wisconsin, United States; was buried on 3 Nov 1958 in Milwaukee, Milwaukee, Wisconsin, United States. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
5. Eva TROKA (1.Joseph1) was born on 8 Oct 1900 in Milwaukee, Milwaukee, Wisconsin, United States; died on 8 Oct 1900 in Milwaukee, Milwaukee, Wisconsin, United States; was buried in Milwaukee, Milwaukee, Wisconsin, United States. Other Events and Attributes:
- FamilySearch ID: L7XF-T3X
6. Jozef TROKA (1.Joseph1) was born on 3 Jun 1902 in Milwaukee, Milwaukee, Wisconsin, United States; died on 3 Jun 1902 in Milwaukee, Milwaukee, Wisconsin, United States; was buried on 4 Jun 1902 in Milwaukee, Milwaukee, Wisconsin, United States. Other Events and Attributes:
- Baptised: 3 Jun 1902, Milwaukee, Milwaukee, Wisconsin, United States
Notes:
Died:
Lived 2 hours
Buried:
Lot 44
Block XIV
Range 7
Section IV7. John TROKA (1.Joseph1) was born on 21 Feb 1905 in Milwaukee, Milwaukee, Wisconsin, United States; died on 21 Feb 1905 in Milwaukee, Milwaukee, Wisconsin, United States; was buried on 23 Feb 1905 in Milwaukee, Milwaukee, Wisconsin, United States. Notes:
Died:
Lived 3 hours
Buried:
Lot 28
Block XIV
Range 19
Section IV8. Mary TROKA (1.Joseph1) was born on 14 Sep 1907 in Milwaukee, Milwaukee, Wisconsin, United States; died on 15 Sep 1908 in Milwaukee, Milwaukee, Wisconsin, United States; was buried on 16 Sep 1908 in Milwaukee, Milwaukee, Wisconsin, United States. Notes:
Buried:
Lot 53
Block II
Range 109. Frances TROKA (1.Joseph1) was born on 31 Mar 1910 in Milwaukee, Milwaukee, Wisconsin, United States; died on 13 Aug 1977 in Milwaukee, Milwaukee, Wisconsin, United States. Other Events and Attributes:
- WikiTree Link: Troka-18
- Baptism: 1 Apr 1910, Milwaukee, Milwaukee, Wisconsin, United States; Address:
St. Casimir's Church - Occupation: 1930; Stenographer at Cab Company
- First Vows: 2 Aug 1935; St. Casimir's Church, Milwaukee, Milwaukee Co., Wisconsin
Generation: 3
10. Irene Theresa ZALEWSKI (2.Emily2, 1.Joseph1) was born on 17 Jul 1920 in Milwaukee, Milwaukee, Wisconsin, United States; died on 1 Jun 1996 in Milwaukee, Milwaukee, Wisconsin, United States; was buried on 4 Jun 1996 in Milwaukee, Milwaukee, Wisconsin, United States. Other Events and Attributes:
- FamilySearch ID: L8RD-BMF
- Baptised: 18 Jul 1920, Milwaukee, Milwaukee, Wisconsin, United States; Address:
St. Casimir's Church - Residence: 1930, Milwaukee, Milwaukee, Wisconsin, United States; Address:
961 Richard Street
Notes:
Baptised:
Sponsors: Joseph Troka & Anna ZalewskaIrene married Ervin Victor LUTZENBERGER on 2 Mar 1946 in Milwaukee, Milwaukee, Wisconsin, United States. Ervin was born on 8 Aug 1916; died on 18 Feb 1996 in Milwaukee, Milwaukee, Wisconsin, United States; was buried on 22 Feb 1996 in Milwaukee, Milwaukee, Wisconsin, United States. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
Children:
11. Richard Joseph ZALEWSKI (2.Emily2, 1.Joseph1) was born on 9 Dec 1921 in Milwaukee, Milwaukee, Wisconsin, United States; died on 18 Apr 1999 in Cedarburg, Ozaukee, Wisconsin, United States; was buried on 22 Apr 1999 in Cedarburg, Ozaukee, Wisconsin, United States. Other Events and Attributes:
- FamilySearch ID: L8RH-9XC
- Residence: 1921, Milwaukee, Milwaukee, Wisconsin, United States; Address:
826 Bremen St - Residence: 1930, Milwaukee, Milwaukee, Wisconsin, United States; Address:
961 Richard Street - Residence: 1935–1940, Milwaukee, Milwaukee, Wisconsin, United States; Address:
2553 N Richards - Residence: 1948–1949, Milwaukee, Milwaukee, Wisconsin, United States; Address:
2437 N 2nd - Occupation: Aft 1949; Post Office Clerk
Richard married Mary Jane CORRIGAN on 11 Oct 1947 in Milwaukee, Milwaukee, Wisconsin, United States. Mary (daughter of Maurice Earl CORRIGAN and Agnes Katherine BRAATZ) was born on 27 Apr 1926 in Ashland, Ashland, Wisconsin, United States; died on 10 Aug 2011 in Greenfield, Milwaukee, Wisconsin, United States; was buried on 17 Aug 2011 in Cedarburg, Ozaukee, Wisconsin, United States. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
Children:
- 16. M.P. ZALEWSKI
- 17. J.R. ZALEWSKI
- 18. B.J. ZALEWSKI
12. Joseph ZALEWSKI, Jr (2.Emily2, 1.Joseph1) was born in May 1927 in Milwaukee, Milwaukee, Wisconsin, United States; died on 7 May 1927 in Milwaukee, Milwaukee, Wisconsin, United States; was buried on 9 May 1927 in Milwaukee, Milwaukee, Wisconsin, United States. Other Events and Attributes:
- FamilySearch ID: L8RD-BSJ
13. Robert John ZALEWSKI (2.Emily2, 1.Joseph1) was born on 21 Jun 1931 in Milwaukee, Milwaukee, Wisconsin, United States; died on 7 Sep 1999 in Bowie, Prince George's, Maryland, United States; was buried in Black Wolf, Winnebago, Wisconsin, United States. Other Events and Attributes:
- WikiTree Link: Zalewski-87
- FamilySearch ID: L8RD-B9R
- Residence: 1935–1940, Milwaukee, Milwaukee, Wisconsin, United States; Address:
2553 N Richards
Robert married E.E. PFEIFFER [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
Children:
- 19. R.L. ZALEWSKI
- 20. J.A. ZALEWSKI
- 21. D.E. ZALEWSKI
- 22. C.K. ZALEWSKI
Generation: 4
14. Thomas LUTZENBERGER (10.Irene3, 2.Emily2, 1.Joseph1) Family/Spouse: Unknown. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
Children:
15. Kathryn LUTZENBERGER (10.Irene3, 2.Emily2, 1.Joseph1) Family/Spouse: Unknown. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
Children:
- 26. Christopher KONCZAL
- 27. Emily KONCZAL
- 28. Amanda KONCZAL
- 29. Erin KONCZAL
- 30. Paul KONCZAL
16. M.P. ZALEWSKI (11.Richard3, 2.Emily2, 1.Joseph1) M.P. married E.M. BRUESER [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
Children:
- 31. W.A. ZALEWSKI
- 32. M.J. ZALEWSKI
17. J.R. ZALEWSKI (11.Richard3, 2.Emily2, 1.Joseph1) J.R. married S.J. THIELKE [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
Children:
- 33. E.J. ZALEWSKI
- 34. B.J. ZALEWSKI
- 35. J.R. ZALEWSKI
18. B.J. ZALEWSKI (11.Richard3, 2.Emily2, 1.Joseph1) B.J. married J.G. JOHNSON [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
Children:
- 36. L.A. JOHNSON
- 37. R.L. JOHNSON
19. R.L. ZALEWSKI (13.Robert3, 2.Emily2, 1.Joseph1) 20. J.A. ZALEWSKI (13.Robert3, 2.Emily2, 1.Joseph1) 21. D.E. ZALEWSKI (13.Robert3, 2.Emily2, 1.Joseph1) D.E. married [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
Children:
- 38. E.N. ZALEWSKI
- 39. J.A. ZALEWSKI
22. C.K. ZALEWSKI (13.Robert3, 2.Emily2, 1.Joseph1)