Stanley J. 'Honey' Traczyk

HURLEY, Wis. - Stanley J. "Honey" Traczyk, 88, of Hurley, died at home on Sunday, Oct. 16, 2016.

Born on May 8, 1928, in Hurley, he was the son of the late Joseph and Mary (Renaiwicz) Traczyk. He was affectionately given the nickname "Honey" by his oldest sister, Clara, when he was a young child. The seventh of nine children, he attended school in Hurley.

He served in the U.S. Army from 1946 to 1948, stationed in Japan with the Occupational Forces.

Following his military service, he spent 40 years working in the area mines, the Cary Mine and the White Pine Copper Mine, retiring in 1988.

On Jan. 29, 1955, he married the former Ardis Nelson at St. Mary's Catholic Church in Hurley. From 1962 to 1964, they operated the Alaska House Bar. Ardis preceded him in death on March 30, 2006.

Honey enjoyed fishing, hunting, gardening, and making wine. He was an avid Green Bay Packers fan, and loved watching football games and NASCAR races. He also liked socializing with friends at the neighborhood bars. He looked forward to his weekly drives with his brother, Donald, as they made the rounds to various establishments.

He was the proud owner and patriarch of the Boxcar Camp, on U.S. 51 in Oma. He enjoyed the parties, feeds, and hunting seasons at the boxcar, which will be the final resting place for his ashes.

Honey is survived by his daughter and son-in-law, Linda and Michael Ryskewecz; and his sons, Brian and Gary (High Rise), all of Hurley; his granddaughter, Tina Ryskewecz of Nashville, Tenn; and his grandsons, Gary and Scott Traczyk of Wausau. He is also survived by his brother, Donald as well as numerous nieces and nephews.

In addition to his wife and parents, Honey was preceded in death by his brothers and sisters, Clara, John, Frank, Leo, Joe, Ed and Dorothy.

There will be no formal funeral service.

Mr. Traczyk's family would like to thank the following for the wonderful care given to him: Aspirus Grand View Hospital, Amanda Pisco and her staff at the Aspirus Grand View Wound Clinic, his nurse, Nikki Lipske, and the on-call nurses at Aspirus Home Health, the Iron Mountain VA; and Avanti Home Health. A special thank you goes out to his longtime caregivers from Avanti: Karen Walta, Gena Vargovich and Connie Aho, who treated our father like their own family member.

Range Funeral Service and Crematory of Hurley is assisting the family with arrangements. To send on-line condolences, visit us at rangefuneralservices.com.