Mr. Joseph Piepiorka

Joseph T. Piepiorka, of Berlin, went to his eternal home on December 14, 2015. He was born September 23, 1926, the son of Martin and Laura (Polly) Piepiorka. He lived in Berlin all his life. He married Delores Joan Sobralski on August 30, 1952 at St. Stanislaus Catholic church. She preceded him in death on September 28, 1984. Joseph served his country in the United States Navy during the Second World War. He received the Victory Medal, American Theater Ribbon and the Good Conduct Medal. He took part in the invasion of Okinawa and the surrounding islands. After the surrender of Japan aboard the ship L.S.M. 452 he took part in the occupation of the Nagasaki Naval Base in Japan. He worked for the Fuhremann Canning Company, the Nigbor Fur Coat Company and the Custom Coat Company retiring with over 40 years of service. He was a member of St. Stanislaus Church, The Fraternal Order of Eagles serving as Past President, Knights of Columbus serving as Recording Secretary, Catholic Order of Foresters, and the Berlin VFW Wells-Krause Post #2925 for over 50 years. He loved animals especially rabbits who he raised most of his life, and also raised pedigree Silkies since his retirement. He also was a great white bass fisherman. Survivors include one son, Gerard “Jerry” Piepiorka and one daughter Nancy (Steve) Ewald. Five grandchildren, Travis Piepiorka, Sarah Piepiorka, Amy Jo Piepiorka and Jacob (Andrea) Lesniak. Four great grandchildren, his very good friend Marge Boening, and many nieces and nephews and friends. In addition to his wife he was preceded in death by his parents, one son Paul, three sisters, Irene Piepiorka, Clara (Oliver) Schmidt and Marie (Captain David) Parsons, and grandson Joshua Lesniak. Funeral services, with a Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Friday, December 18, 2015, at All Saints Catholic Church of Berlin, at 10:30 a.m., with the Rev. David Greenfield officiating. Burial will follow at Saint Michael’s Cemetery, of Berlin with complete military honors. Family and friends may call at the Wiecki-Skipchak Funeral Home of Berlin, on Thursday, December 17, 2015, from 4:00 until 8:00 p.m., also on Friday morning from 9:00 a.m. until we leave for Church. A parish rosary will be recited at 7:45 pm.

Mr. Joseph Piepiorka

September 23, 1926 - December 14, 2015