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Rodney “Rod” P. Bochek

September 16, 1955 - September 9, 2025
Visitation
Krause Funeral Home Brown Deer
7001 West Brown Deer Road
Milwaukee, WI 53223
Sunday 9/21, 11:00 am - 1:00 pm
Service
Krause Funeral Home Brown Deer
7001 West Brown Deer Road
Milwaukee, WI 53223
Sunday 9/21, 1:00 pm
Cemetery
St. Anthony Catholic Church - Menomonee Falls
N74 W13604 Appleton Avenue
Menomonee Falls, Wisconsin 53051
2622515910 |
Sunday 9/21

Procession

Rodney “Rod” Bochek of Milwaukee, WI, age 69, passed away on September 9, 2025. He is survived by his spouse Susan Bochek (née Gadzalinski), 4 children, daughter Renee Holland (partner Willie), son Jason Bochek (spouse Cynthia), daughter Robyn Bochek, and son Joseph Bochek, and 2 grandchildren, Jin Holland and Kimiko Holland. Rod is also survived by his sister Joanne Surfus (spouse Paul), brother Richard Bochek (spouse Beverly), brother Regan Bochek (spouse Gwen), and brother Rudy Bochek (spouse Kris). He is further survived by many other cousins, nieces, nephews, and aunts. He is preceded in death by his parents, Roger and Josephine Bochek, his brother Roger Bochek, as well as his Father-in-law and Mother-in-law George and Mildred Gadzalinski.

 

Rod graduated from Menomonee Falls East High School in 1973. He was enlisted in the United States Army Reservists of the Country from 1973 until he retired from service in 2000. He graduated from UW-Oshkosh in 1977 with a bachelor’s degree in biology. He spent most of his career as an Insurance Claims Adjuster. He enjoyed spending time with his wife Sue, his children, and his grandchildren, as well as the many pets he’s had over the years. He was devoted to his family, and everything he did was to make their lives better. In his free time, he enjoyed making wood cutouts and watching movies. 

 

Visitation to be held on Sunday, September 21, 2025, at Krause Funeral Home, 7001 West Brown Deer Road, Milwaukee, Wisconsin from 11:00 AM to 12:45 PM. Funeral Service to begin at 1:00 PM. Procession to St. Anthony Catholic Cemetery,  N74 W13604 Appleton Ave Menomonee Falls, Wisconsin 53051.

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Visitation
Krause Funeral Home Brown Deer
7001 West Brown Deer Road
Milwaukee, WI 53223
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Sunday 9/21, 11:00 am - 1:00 pm
Service
Krause Funeral Home Brown Deer
7001 West Brown Deer Road
Milwaukee, WI 53223
Map
Sunday 9/21, 1:00 pm
Cemetery
St. Anthony Catholic Church - Menomonee Falls
N74 W13604 Appleton Avenue
Menomonee Falls, Wisconsin 53051
2622515910 | Map
Sunday 9/21

Procession

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Rodney “Rod” Bochek of Milwaukee, WI, age 69, passed away on September 9, 2025. He is survived by his spouse Susan Bochek (née Gadzalinski), 4 children, daughter Renee Holland (partner Willie), son Jason Bochek (spouse Cynthia), daughter Robyn Bochek, and son Joseph Bochek, and 2 grandchildren, Jin Holland and Kimiko Holland. Rod is also survivedContinue Reading

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Nicole, Kevin, Brian, Sarah, & Anthony left a message on September 21, 2025:
We love you Uncle Rod & we hope you are resting easy. Hugs to Aunt Sue & the family.
Diane and Jeff Sanicola left a message on September 20, 2025:
In loving memory of Uncle Rod. With heartfelt condolences.
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Ron Gadzalinski left a message on September 18, 2025:
Rod's high school years (1970-73) had so many nostalgic memories for him. Rod graduated Menomonee Falls East High School in June 1973. I have a photo of Rod as a senior from the yearbook. The photo is from October 1972 and Rod is 17.
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Janet Gadzalinski left a message on September 17, 2025:
For the last 43 years, Rod shared in our families, gatherings, making happy memories. I am very saddened especially for my sister, Sue, their children and grandchildren. The life that Rod and Sue created is long lasting and will be cherished and remembered.
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Ron Gadzalinski left a message on September 17, 2025:
My sister Sue was the first of my siblings to get married; so Rod was my first brother-in-law when they married on October 9, 1982. Everyone liked Rod and he was a welcomed addition to the family. Sue and Rod renewed their marriage vows on their 10th anniversary in Oct. 1992 and next month would have been their 43rd wedding anniversary. We are all saddened by Rod's unexpected death a week before his 70th birthday and he will be greatly missed, but so many good memories of him will always remain.
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Ron Gadzalinski left a message on September 16, 2025:
Happy 70th Birthday in Heaven Rod. We all wish you were still here to celebrate it. You were more than just a brother-in-law, you were family in every sense of the word. Your kindness and generous spirit left a mark on everyone lucky enough to know you. We miss you deeply--especially today. I hope you are celebrating somewhere peaceful, surrounded by the love of your parents and brother Roger. You are loved. Rest in Peace.
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Ron Gadzalinski and John Schultz left a message on September 15, 2025:
Giving new life for a life well-lived. Rod will be missed very much but his memory will live on. With love and hugs,
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Ronald G Gadzalinski left a message on September 14, 2025:
My heart aches for you, dear sister, and also for Renee, Jason, Robyn, and Joey. Rod was not just your husband and father, but a very cherished member of the family. May his soul rest in peace, and may you be surrounded by God's grace and family love and support in the days ahead.
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Larry Gadzalinski left a message on September 13, 2025:
Dear Sue and family just wanted to pass along all my thoughts and prayers to you and your family. May God's love help carry you this time.
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