Alan James Losinske

Alan James Losinske was born on October 19, 1946, in Berlin, Wisconsin. He was the son of Harold and Helen (Smith) Losinske. As a young man Alan grew up in Berlin where he attended school and graduated from Berlin High School. Shortly after graduation Alan joined the United States Army in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. He served his country in Vietnam and was later honorably discharged at Fort Riley, Kansas. During his time in the Army, Specialist Alan Losinske received the following decorations and medals: The National Defense Service Medal, Vietnam Service Medal, Vietnam Campaign Medal, two Overseas Bars, Rifle Marksman and Machine Gun Expert. Alan returned to Berlin and gained employment at the Waupon State Prison. He was united in marriage to Esther Louise Langeberg on April 3, 1971 in Omro, Wisconsin. Alan worked at the prison for several years before accepting a position with American Motors in Kenosha, Wisconsin. In 1981, Alan and Esther moved to Abilene, Texas where he worked in the oil fields of West Texas, a short time later they moved to the Cleveland area. Alan gained employement with the City of Hominy and in 1988, Alan and Esther moved to there. Following his retirement Alan and Esther moved to their current home near Westport. Alan loved his family very much. He loved life and every thing about it. Alan felt good about the way he raised his children and being able to take care of them and their needs. He loved being outdoors and especially the time mowing, and working in his garden. Alan felt that you should do it right the first time so you donít have to do it again. Alan took great pride in his lawn and garden. However, most of all in life Alan loved the time he spent grilling and cooking out with his family whom he loved dearly. Alan passed away on Saturday, June 8, 2013, at the age of 66 years seven months and twenty days. Survivors are his wife Esther of the home, four children Timothy Losinske of the home, Lisa Sherrick and her husband Scott of Osage, Oklahoma, Tammy Lowery of Hominy, Oklahoma, Michael Losinske and his wife Jasmine of Hominy, Oklahoma; siblings Sharon Chappa of Ripon, Wisconsin, Donna Cullen of Wolfboro, New Hampshire, Ken Losinske of Berlin, Wisconsin; ten grandchildren Sierra, Harley, Rowdy, Mercedes, Armony, Dante, Vanecia, Aria, Keona, Mya, great granddaughter Payton and a host of other relatives and friends that will mourn his passing. He was preceded in death by his parents Harold and Helen Losinske. Memorial services will be held at 10:00 am Thursday, June 20, 2013, at Woodland Cemetery Chapel. The body was cremated and will be interred in the Woodland Cemetery under the direction of Chapman-Black Funeral Home.