Joseph Anthony Janik DDS

1930 - 2016

Janik, Joseph Anthony, DDS Joseph Anthony Janik, DDS, "Bucky," entered eternal life December 2, 2016, at age 86. A long time resident of Glendale, he is survived by his wife of 61 years Nancy (Kraus) and his four daughters - Grace Janik (William Matthaeus), Christine (Mike) Grintjes, Cynthia (Richard) Palmersheim, and Julia (Kurt) Jensen. He was also blessed with three grandsons - Jake Grintjes, Alex Matthaeus, and Scott Palmersheim. Joe was the fourth child of immigrant parents from Slovakia. He was the only one to go to college, first at State Teachers (UWM) for pre-dent and then Marquette Dental School. After graduating in 1955, Joe and Nancy were married at St. Monica's and spent the next two years in Wiesbaden, Germany in the Air Force practicing dentistry. He left as a captain and came back to Milwaukee where he taught at Marquette Dental School and also started a 57-year private practice. He loved his work and his patients. Dr. Janik was a past president of the Greater Milwaukee Dental Association and a Central Regional Board examiner for 10 years. He was a champion racquetball player until his knees gave out. Fishing in Canada and hunting at the Black Slough were his passion, especially with precious dogs "Duke" and "Hazel." St. Eugene's Parish involved him with lecturing and distributing ministries for many years. His Catholic faith was central in his life. A special thanks to Dr. Bill Matthaeus for his loving care and assistance. Memorial visitation will be Saturday, December 10, 2016, from 12:00 PM to 2:00 PM followed by the celebration of Mass of Christian Burial at 2:00 PM, both held at St. Eugene's Catholic Church, 7600 N. Port Washington Road, Fox Point. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Joe's name to St. Eugene, Fox Point, or the Wisconsin Humane Society, Milwaukee.