June 22, 1937 – Oct. 3, 2010

Carol Meleski of Waukesha entered into eternal life peacefully at home Sunday, Oct. 3, 2010, at the age of 73. Carol was born in Milwaukee on June 22, 1937, a daughter of the late Stephan and Evelyn Pemper.

She is survived by her best friend and loving husband, Francis "Cisco" Meleski. She is the cherished mother of Elaine (Steve) Whittemore of Arizona and Robin (Chris) Poquette of Hubertus; loving grandmother of Jessica, Bryan, A.J., Joe and Jack; sister of James (Alice) Pemper; aunt of Carolann and the late Stephen and Theresa Pemper. Carol is further survived by her brothers-inlaw, Tony, Charles and Michael Meleski, Duane Mlachnik and Jan Van-Dulm; her sisters-in-law, Agnes (Wally) Suchalla, Theresa (Dirk) Wichgers, Rose VanDulm and Nancy, Marlene and Judy Meleski. She is further survived by nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.

Visitation will be held from 3 p.m. to 5 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 7, at Cesarz, Charapata & Zinnecker Funeral Home, 237 N. Moreland Blvd., Waukesha. A Mass of Christian burial will follow at 5:30 p.m. at St. William Catholic Church, 440 N. Moreland Blvd., Waukesha, with the Rev. Curt Frederick officiating.

Cesarz, Charapata & Zinnecker Funeral Home, Cremation and Pre-Planning Services is serving the family. For further information, please call 542-6609, or for directions, an online obituary or to leave a condolence, please visit www.waukeshasfuneralhome.com.