"Bird" Bernice Katherine Woyak

"Bird" Bernice Katherine Woyak passed away peacefully on the morning of Friday, March 14, 2025 surrounded by love and with family.Bird was born at home on December 23, 1943 to Leonard and Margaret (Sina) Kasuboski. She was one of 14 siblings. She had two daughters, Pamela and Jill, which she loved more than anything. Her beloved grandchildren, Zach and Tess, brought her many smiles and pride for the people they are and are becoming.Bird graduated from Ripon High School. She fell in love with Jerry Woyak, while he was playing in a polka band at a wedding, and they married on Aug. 31, 1963. They settled in Glendale, WI a suburb of Milwaukee. There she provided loving childcare for a few children so that she could be a Stay-at-Home Mom for her daughters. She worked as a medical receptionist for several years, before moving back to Wautoma, WI. There she helped operate Tilly's Bar and owned Images Clothing Store with her daughter Pamela. She then went on to manage the Jewelry Department at Walmart in Oshkosh. She loved caring for people, clothes, and jewelry, making these all good job fits.Bird was kind hearted and loving, always having an ear and heart to give to those she cared about. She was quick with a feisty sassy comment. The "Mom Look" that she gave to make her point could stop you in your tracks. Thankfully, those were followed quickly by her heartfelt grin. She loved to go on the hunt for antiques at auctions and flea markets. Her finds made her house a beautiful home as she had a true eye for design. She loved to travel; whether that be on a family trip to Door County or a vacation to Spain. She instilled in her daughters and others to be kind, independent, educated, appreciate life in the moment, have fun, and to not forget to take a rest. She was beautiful inside and out and will be missed by many.

Bird is survived by her daughters, Pamela (Dean "Her Sonny Boy") Gustin of Hancock, WI and Jill (Ted) Johnson of Edina, MN; her grandchildren, Zachary and Tess; brothers, Fred and Peter Kasuboski; sisters, Teresa Miller, and Angeline Chappa; and her Rosemore Assisted Living Family. Bird was preceded in death by her parents, Leonard and Margaret Kasuboski; husband, Jerry Woyak; brothers, Raymond, Charles, David, Joe, George, and Rev. Wally Kasuboski; sisters, Marie Tollard, Lucille Chappa, and Virginia Wrage.

A celebration of life gathering will be held on Friday, April 25th from 11am – 2pm at the Dakota Town Hall Building, N1470 State Road 22, Wautoma, WI 54982.