Louis Kowalski

Louis "Louie" Kowalski, age 89, of Motley, died Friday, June 3, 2016 at the St. Cloud Hospital, St. Cloud, MN. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11 AM, Wednesday at St. Michael's Church in Motley. Visitation will be from 5 to 8 PM, Tuesday at the Brenny Funeral Chapel in Staples with a prayer service at 7:30 PM, Tuesday, visitation will also be for one hour before the service at the church. Burial will be at the Motley Public Cemetery.

Louie was born October 18, 1926 in Philbrook, MN to Stephen and Edith (Smith) Kowalski. He attended school in Philbrook. Louie worked in the grain fields in Sykeston, ND before serving his country in the US Army during the end of WWII in Germany. Upon his honorable discharge from the Army, Louie returned home and bought his future wife's family farm. Louie was united in marriage to Emma Etzler on February 21, 1950. He worked for the Minneapolis Grain Exchange with Harold Germann as his supervisor; they became best friends. Louie later worked as a carpenter remodeling and building new homes and garages. In 1991 they sold the farm. Louie enjoyed hunting, fishing, playing cards, woodworking, visiting, dancing, having breakfast with friends in Motley.

Louie is survived by his children, Bonnie Adamek of Browerville, Bernice (Leon) Weishalla of Browerville, Marv Kowalski of Motley, and Linda (Dave) Bartylla of Motley; grandchildren, Steve (Karen) Adamek, Dan (Jennifer) Adamek, Mike (Kristen) Adamek, Julie (Tony Rowe) Adamek, Wanda (Mike) Schull, Cathy (Ed) King, Krista Kowalski and DJ Blanchard; 9 great-grandchildren; four great-great grandchildren; siblings, Richard (Lori) Kowalski of Coon Rapids, MN, Mildred Randall of Burnsville, MN; and many nieces, nephews, in-laws, and friends. He was preceded in death by his parents, Stephen and Edith; wife, Emma; sister, Delores; brothers, Clarence and Don; son-in-law, Jerry Adamek; and great-grandchild, Samuel Adamek. Arrangements have been entrusted to Brenny Funeral Chapel in Staples, MN.