Daniel John Zielinski

Daniel J. Zielinski, Age 86 of Oshkosh, formerly of Brookfield, passed away at home on August 16, 2016. Born on December 18, 1929 in South Milwaukee, Daniel graduated from St. Francis High School in Athol Springs, New York in 1947. Daniel was a proud alumnus of the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee, graduating in 1958. He served with the United States Army in Korea from 1951 to 1953. Daniel traveled the world for 37 years as a domestic and international sales manager for Kearny & Trecker and Giddings & Lewis, making life-long friendships. Daniel is survived by his loving wife, Diane, of 62 years; two loving children, Daniel II (Cindy) and Dawn (Pat) Tracey; six grandchildren, Patrick, Brittney, Daniel III, Melonie, Ashley, and Jordan. He loved his two pet cats, Holly and Cozette and supported the efforts of the Oshkosh Area Humane Society. In keeping with Daniels wishes, he will be cremated and no service will be held. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the OAHS.