Francis J. Twardowski

March 10, 1935 - March 11, 2020

On Wednesday, March 11, 2020, Francis Joseph Twardowski passed away peacefully with his family by his side. He was born March 10, 1935. His parents Joe and Josephine came over from Poland and settled in Armstrong Creek, where Francis was born. He met the love of his life Darlene in Argonne and was married on November 21,1954. Francis and Darlene spent several years farming. While farming, Frank also worked as the Head Sawyer at the Goodman Mill. In 1965, they moved to Bog Brook Lake were they owned and operated Twardowski’s Resort. While maintaining the resort he started his career at Geiter’s Construction driving cement truck. Although Geiter’s Construction went through many owners through the years, Frank remained the constant, the forever loyal employee. Finally retiring from Tony’s Redi Mix at the youthful age of 80, after driving cement truck for 50 years. Francis was a lover of music. He played in several bands including the Night Owls. He was a fluent musician that could play any instrument but was known for playing the accordion. Until his passing, he blared his Polka music for all the Bog Brook community to hear. Francis continued to have a passion for farming. He had many animals over the years. Any animal that his children or grandchildren wanted; he was sure to get. This ranged from the common chicken to the exotic beasts. He was known as “The Meatball King”. He also enjoyed playing smear, sheepshead, checkers, and cribbage. Francis was a wise man and quick witted. One of his favorite pieces of advise was, “The secret to throwing a double ringer is ring the first one”. He was often seen driving his tractor traveling and tending to the garden and firewood. Francis was proceeded in death by his wife Darlene “Haines” Twardowski and his son Frank Twardowski Jr. Francis is survived by his children, Helen (John) Houts; Chuck (Kristine) Twardowski; John (Dawn) Twardowski; Peggy (Jay) Jameson; and brother Chester Twardowski. He has 13 grandchildren and 23 great grandchildren. Frank is now reunited with his beautiful bride, Darlene, and as he would say, “Dat A Nice!” Memorial services will be held on Saturday, March 14, 2020 at 11:00 a.m. at St. Ambrose Catholic Church, Wabeno with Father Philip Dinh-Van-Thiep officiating and Ms. Anita Umentum giving eulogy. Visitation will be from 9:00 a.m. until the time of service. Weber-Hill Funeral Home is assisting the family with the arrangements. Online condolences for the family may be directed to www.weberhillfuneralhome.