"Jeffrey David Srenaski, 21, Green Bay, passed away late Friday evening, September 19, 2003, at home after a two year battle with brain cancer (glioblastoma multiform). Born on November 14, 1981, in Green Bay, he is the son of David and Susan (Christensen) Srenaski. Jeff attended Jackson Elementary, Franklin Middle School and graduated from West High School, Class of 2000. While at West, he was active in many of the school’s bands playing drums and percussion earning the Louis Armstrong Jazz Award in 2000. Jeff enrolled at NWTC in Retail Business Management, planning to open his own drum/music shop. He was an excellent drummer with great knowledge and appreciation for the history of drums. Jeff would practice and jam with his friends, Ray and Jon hoping to start a band with them someday. He enjoyed working at Wal-Mart West until his illness prevented him from continuing. Jeff enjoyed model trains and would work on them with his dad and their friend Jim. He also enjoyed bowling, shooting pool, and classic cars. Jeff’s love of music and trains took him and his dad on an Amtrak trip in 2002 to the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. During his illness, he never gave up hope or complained and did not want anyone to worry about him. He will be greatly missed by his parents and sister who lovingly and willingly took great care of him during his illness.
He is survived by his mother: Susan Srenaski; father and step-mother: David Srenaski and Sandy Christofferson; one sister: Jennifer Srenaski; godmother & special aunt: Peggy Christensen, one step-sister: Leslie Christofferson all of Green Bay; best friends: Jon, Eric, Vince and Ray; aunts, uncles and cousins.
Preceded in death by maternal grandparents: Russell and Hildegard Christensen; paternal grandparents: Clarence and Gertrude Srenaski.
Visitation at WEST MASON MALCORE Funeral Home, 1530 West Mason Street, Monday from 4:00-8:00 pm. Parish wake service 7:00 pm Monday at the funeral home. Visitation will continue Tuesday morning at St. Agnes Church, 1484 Ninth Street, from 10:00am until the time of the funeral. Funeral service 11:00am Tuesday at the church with Rev. Richard Getchel officiating.
Jeff’s family thanks Dr. Thomas Wascher, David Bond, Unity Hospice and all of the family and friends who provided wonderful care for Jeff during his illness. A very special thanks to those who organized the benefit for Jeff in December 2002 to help the family and to all who donated.
Although Jeff’s time with us was limited, he taught us all how to face adversity with dignity and grace. He taught us all humility and compassion and how to care for someone other than ourselves. God must have needed a new drummer in heaven when he called Jeff home. When you hear the thunder it is Jeff being able to do the one thing in this world he loved and that was to drum. "
Vince is my son (his nickname among his buddies).