Racine, WI – David W. Jankowski “Dave”, 53, passed away peacefully in his sleep on April 5, 2022. He was born on May 15, 1968 in Milwaukee, WI to James and Cheryl Jankowski. He was preceded in death by his mother, Cheryl. Dave is survived by his daughter, Kelsey Chester, his father, James Jankowski, his sisters Dianna (Bret) Mattice and Kim (Jimbo) Mahoney, and his brothers Kevin (Michelle) Jankowski and Bob (Lisa) Jankowski, many nieces and nephews and other relatives and friends.
Dave grew up in Sturtevant and lived in Racine. He graduated from Case High School and attended Gateway Technical College. He loved watching all Wisconsin sports including the Packers, Brewers, Bucks and Badgers. He also loved attending family get-togethers including the Jankowski/Knitter family Cousin’s Picnic and the Porteous Annual Corn Roast.
Visitation will be held at St. Sebastian Catholic Church in Sturtevant at 10:00 am on Tuesday, April 12, 2022, with mass to follow at 11:00 am. Due to Holy Week, flowers are prohibited. In lieu of flowers, donations towards funeral expenses would be greatly appreciated.