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.
Casey Family Options Funerals and Cremations
Stephen P. Casey, Owner/Funeral Director
(262) 653-0667
www.CaseyFamilyOptions.com
Becky Turk says:
My name is Becky. I was a friend of David who just found out about his passing. I’ll always remember the particular way he ordered his coffee at Dewey’s and his warm heart. He will be missed.
Becky Turk says:
My name is Becky. I was a friend of David who just found out about his passing. I’ll always remember the particular way he ordered his coffee at Dewey’s and his love of the Packers. He will be missed.
Samantha Gerger-Smith says:
David and I were friends for several years and briefly dated a few years back. I will always remember his love for the Packers, coffee, and his crazy choice combination for pizza toppings combination. He was truly a good person who will be greatly missed.
Rick Appleby says:
Dave was a good person. I met Dave at the Hospitality Center while living in Racine. He will be missed.
Rick Appleby says:
I Also just Now found out about Dave’s passing….