Julius Atinsky of Whitefish Bay died on June 4. He was 91.
Born in Brodhead, Wis., Atinsky lived briefly in California and moved to Milwaukee as a child. He attended high school in Milwaukee and lived most of his life here.
Atinsky served in the United States Army in Europe during World War II, landing in France shortly after the D-Day invasion. He worked in the bottling department of the Schlitz Brewery for many years.
“He was a very private, gentle, quiet man,” said his daughter Karen (Neil) Pinsky of Milwaukee. “The most important thing to him was his family.”
A handy man, Atinsky often fixed things for those who needed it and enjoyed working around his home, Pinsky stated. He was a hard worker and was very modest about the medals he won during his military service, Pinsky continued.
Atinsky was preceded in death by brothers Sam, Max and Sidney Atinsky and sister Faye Atinsky. He is further survived by his wife of 61 years, Ethel Atinsky (nee Cohn); daughter Linda (Robert) Kulakow of Milwaukee; five grandchildren and four great-grandchildren.
Funeral arrangements were handled by Goodman-Bensman Whitefish Bay Funeral Home. Graveside services were officiated by Rabbi Ronald Shapiro at Greenwood Cemetery on June 6.
The family would appreciate memorial contributions to Congregation Shalom or Beth El Ner Tamid Synagogue, Inc.
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