Steve Mednansky
Mednansky, Steve 92, of Peoria, AZ passed away on February 3, 2017. Steve was born December 1st, 1924 in Versailles, France to Martin and Ludmila Mednansky. He joined his sister Millie who was 1 1/2 years old. When Steve was 4, his parents immigrated to the United States along with his brother John who was 3. His parents had another son and daughter born in the U.S., Bill and Wilma. Steve remembered some of his long ocean trip to the United States which took several weeks. He also remembered going through Ellis Island. In 1942, when Steve turned 18, he was drafted into the army during World War II and served in the Pacific at Guadalcanal and the Philippines. He was honorably discharged in 1946. When he was 24, he met and married the love of his life, Millie Bielsik. They were blessed with three sons and a daughter and 65 years of marriage until Millie's passing on October 11, 2015. Steve worked for Western Electric in Cicero, IL. for 20 years, and then was transferred to Phoenix in 1976 to open a new Western Electric plant. He loved working and retired after 40 years of service. Steve was a selfless man, dedicated to his family. He worked hard to provide for his family and was so proud that all four of his children attended the University of Arizona and all became successful in their careers. His grandchildren and great grandchild gave him much joy. Steve raised his children to have strong faith. He enjoyed attending church and was an Elder when he was physically able to do so. He also enjoyed fishing, watching sports, travel, a good meal and an occasional trip to a casino. Although Steve, in his later years had many physical ailments, he never complained and took all in stride. He thanked his children often for helping him after the passing of his dear wife Millie. Steve passed away quietly at home with family at his bedside. He will be rememberd for being a wonderful husband, father, grandfather and great grandfather. He leaves his son Mark and wife Shelly of Southlake, TX, son Michael of Glendale, AZ, daughter Susan of Phoenix, AZ, son Marty and wife Sally of Puyallup, WA, granddaughter Courtney and husband Andy Gribble of North Richland Hills, TX, granddaughter Sara and husband Matthew Richardson of Jericho, VT, granddaughter Alicia Mednansky of Puyallup, WA, great grandson Jack Gribble of North Richland Hills, TX, his brother John of Glendale, AZ, sister in law Ann Jennings of Phoenix, AZ, brother in law Frank Bielsik and wife Peggy of Fountain Valley, CA, sister in law Mary Holman of Phoenix, AZ, and many nieces and nephews. His parents, sisters, brother Bill and his beloved wife Millie preceded him in death. Services will be held March 6, 2017 at 1030 a.m. followed by a luncheon at the Fountain of Life Lutheran Church, 15630 Del Webb Blvd., Sun City, AZ. Please see Steve's online tribute at: www.regencymortuary.com.Obituary
Mednansky, Steve 92, of Peoria, AZ passed away on February 3, 2017. Steve was born December 1st, 1924 in Versailles, France to Martin and Ludmila Mednansky. He joined his sister Millie who was 1 1/2 years old. When Steve was 4, his parents immigrated to the United States along with his brother John who was 3. His parents had another son and daughter born in the U.S., Bill and Wilma. Steve remembered some of his long ocean trip to the United States which took several weeks. He also remembered going through Ellis Island. In 1942, when Steve turned 18, he was drafted into the army during World War II and served in the Pacific at Guadalcanal and the Philippines. He was honorably discharged in 1946. When he was 24, he met and married the love of his life, Millie Bielsik. They were blessed with three sons and a daughter and 65 years of marriage until Millie's passing on October 11, 2015. Steve worked for Western Electric in Cicero, IL. for 20 years, and then was transferred to Phoenix in 1976 to open a new Western Electric plant. He loved working and retired after 40 years of service. Steve was a selfless man, dedicated to his family. He worked hard to provide for his family and was so proud that all four of his children attended the University of Arizona and all became successful in their careers. His grandchildren and great grandchild gave him much joy. Steve raised his children to have strong faith. He enjoyed attending church and was an Elder when he was physically able to do so. He also enjoyed fishing, watching sports, travel, a good meal and an occasional trip to a casino. Although Steve, in his later years had many physical ailments, he never complained and took all in stride. He thanked his children often for helping him after the passing of his dear wife Millie. Steve passed away quietly at home with family at his bedside. He will be rememberd for being a wonderful husband, father, grandfather and great grandfather. He leaves his son Mark and wife Shelly of Southlake, TX, son Michael of Glendale, AZ, daughter Susan of Phoenix, AZ, son Marty and wife Sally of Puyallup, WA, granddaughter Courtney and husband Andy Gribble of North Richland Hills, TX, granddaughter Sara and husband Matthew Richardson of Jericho, VT, granddaughter Alicia Mednansky of Puyallup, WA, great grandson Jack Gribble of North Richland Hills, TX, his brother John of Glendale, AZ, sister in law Ann Jennings of Phoenix, AZ, brother in law Frank Bielsik and wife Peggy of Fountain Valley, CA, sister in law Mary Holman of Phoenix, AZ, and many nieces and nephews. His parents, sisters, brother Bill and his beloved wife Millie preceded him in death. Services will be held March 6, 2017 at 1030 a.m. followed by a luncheon at the Fountain of Life Lutheran Church, 15630 Del Webb Blvd., Sun City, AZ. Please see Steve's online tribute at: www.regencymortuary.com.
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