George J. Wronowski, 73, of Sturtevant, WI, passed away peacefully at home on Wednesday, April 1, 2026, with his wife by his side.
Born December 18, 1952, in Chicago, IL, George was the son of the late John and Anne (Malek) Wronowski. He grew up in Chicago and later moved to DuPage County, IL, where he attended school and began building a life rooted in family and hard work.
On September 21, 2013, George married Mary Schroeder in Lake Geneva, WI. Their union was filled with adventure, laughter, and shared passions.
George was an avid hunter and fisherman, often found in the woods of Galena, IL, Conover, WI, and northern Minnesota. He loved the Northwoods deeply, and in 2016, after retiring from Automechanics Local 701, he and Mary moved to Minnesota to help run Vermilion Dam Lodge—a business he co-founded with Ed Tausk. The eight years they spent there were filled with joy, camaraderie, and unforgettable memories. In 2024, they returned to Wisconsin.
George passed down his love of fishing to his children and grandchildren, taking them on trips to Canada, Lake George in Bristol, WI, and Lake Vermilion in MN. He especially cherished duck hunting with his loyal Labrador retrievers. George also had a passion for classic cars and proudly participated in Windy City Corvette car shows, supporting the Illinois Spina Bifida Association. He loved entertaining family and friends—hosting cookouts, boating on the lake, and “playing Santa” for his grandchildren during the holidays. In their “house divided,” George proudly stood by the Bears while Mary rooted for the Packers, and he never hid his frustration when the Pack was winning—and Mary still cheered on the Bears as well.
George is survived by his wife, Mary; her daughter, Andra (Aaron) Womack of Sturtevant WI; his daughters, Jennifer (Randy) VanHoegarden of Westmont, IL, and Christine (Cuyler) Cunningham of Middleton, WI; his sister, Carol Baltzer of Downers Grove, IL; his nephew, John Baltzer; and grandchildren Olivia, Nathan, Jack, Warren, Whitney, and AJ.
A celebration of George’s life will be held in the future; details will be updated accordingly. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital in George’s honor.
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