Victor A. Wezensky

Living almost a century, Victor Wezensky lived a full and meaningful life while holding his loved ones near. He was never one to worry about wealth or possessions, rather, he believed that it is in what we give to others that was its own reward. Vic was a devoted family man who treasured his wife and children, and he was filled with great joy to become a grandfather later in life. He was a man of honor and integrity guided by an unwavering faith. Born on November 24, 1920, in Mt. Pleasant. Victor A. was the 11th of 12 children born to his parents, Anton and Anastasia (Hyka) Wezensky, and he was raised in the family home in Leaton alongside his older siblings, Gertrude, Frank, Vena, Leo, Martha, Tony, John, Helen, Joseph, and, Annie, and his younger brother, Max. His father was a farmer and brick mason while his mother was a busy homemaker. In many ways Victors upbringing was a reflection of his generation. He and Max were often cared for by their sister, Annie, and the entire family was responsible for tending to the farm chores including caring for the cows, chickens, and pigs. Because there was such a large span between the oldest and youngest of the Wezensky children, many of his older siblings were married and on their own while Vic was still a young boy. Their father walked to and from work each day, and both Vic and Max were so excited to greet their father when he returned home. They especially liked that their father gave them something special from his lunch. Vic attended a one-room schoolhouse in Leaton, and he was the only child in his family to graduate from high school - Sacred Heart Academy in Mt. Pleasant in 1940. As a young man Victor served in the Army during the days of WWII. His time in the military spanned from 1942 through 1945. While in the service Vic was a medic who took part in the Battle of the Bulge under General Patton. Upon being honorably discharged from the Army, Vic met Laundie on a blind date on New Years Eve and they were married eight months later on August 9, 1947 in Detroit. Together they welcomed six children into their hearts, Dennis, Donna Jeanne (who died shortly after birth), Ronald (who died as a stillborn), Donna Marie, Virginia, and Victor. The Wezensky children were raised to be responsible, and out of all of his siblings Vics children were the first to attend college simply because they were raised knowing that college was just part of life. He excelled in math and wanted to be a math teacher himself, but getting married and needing to support a family required Vic to get a stable job, foregoing college. Throughout his life Vic was one to work hard. He started out as a metal finisher in a factory near Detroit, but he later went to the National School of Meat Cutting in Toledo, Ohio, graduating in 1948. Vic then moved back to Leaton to take care of his father, and it was then that he took a job as a butcher for Giant in Clare, Kroger in Mt. Pleasant, and IGA in Shepherd. He spent 30 years working as a meat cutter and full time farmer working 8 hours at the store and then spending the night time plowing, seeding or harvesting. Victor also raised cows, pigs and chickens and the kids snuck in a few ducks, birds and tadpoles. Vic loved being a father and reserved Sundays for doing things as a family. Sunday breakfast was always reserved for family and friends and was filled with good food and rousing conversationmost times lasting until lunch. Victors life was enriched in so many ways. He was devout in his Catholic faith, and throughout his life he served within his church, St. Charles/St. Henry Parish, in a variety of ways including as an altar boy when he was young and as a lector and usher as an adult. Vic also regularly volunteered within his church in whatever way was needed at the drop of a hat. He was also a member of the Knights of Columbus. They always drove for vacations as Vic preferred it that way, and later in life he and Laundie traveled a bit more far off places like Las Vegas, Florida, and, as an anniversary gift from their children, to Rome, Italy. While growing up Vic enjoyed playing baseball and he loved watching the Tigers. Playing cards, dancing with his girls to Lawrence Welk, watching the Beverly Hillbillies and helping his son Dennis, on the farm always brought him joy. Vic was a genuine jokester. As a young boy he and his drafted friends disassembled a wagon and put it back together on the roof of his one-room schoolhouse. So he wouldnt be caught, he graciously volunteered to also take it down. Whether it was tractor rides for the grand kids, taking family and friends hooding or seeing how fast one of his daughters city slicker boyfriends could stack hay bales in his tee shirt and shorts there were always snickers in the household. He was dependable and generous whether he was bringing home leftover consumables from work to give to those in need or helping others pay for their childrens education . The rock of his family, Victor Wezensky was a kindhearted and generous man who was always there to help a friend. His devotion to his country, his community, and his family were unmatched. Victor will be deeply missed and forever remembered. Victor Wezensky died on Sunday, January 26, 2014. Victors family includes his son, Victor A. (Roberta) Wezensky of Toledo, OH; two daughters, Donna (Mark) Peterson of Mt. Pleasant and Virginia (Thomas) Collins of Longwood, FL; daughter-in-law, Rhonda Wezensky of Leaton; seven grandchildren, Eryn (Mike) Aiena, Sara Peterson, Kate Wezensky, Sara (Luke) Blosser, Teri (Anthony) Garcia, Jamie Wezensky and Adam Wezensky; and numerous nieces and nephews. Victor was preceded in death by his wife, Laundie in 1999; wife, Vronda Hescott in 2002 and son, Dennis in 2011. A Funeral Mass for Victor will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Saturday, February 1, at St. Charles Catholic Church in Leaton with Father Don Henkes presiding. The family will receive friends at Lux Family Life Story Funeral Home, 2300 S. Lincoln Rd., on Friday from 4-7 p.m. with the Vigil service beginning at 6:30 p.m. Visitation continues at the church on Saturday from 9:30 a.m. until Mass begins. Memorial contributions may be made to Great Lakes Hospice Foundation. Envelopes are available at the funeral home. 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