Joseph Paul Brinza

Joseph Paul Brinza, age 88, passed away Sunday, August 17, 2025, at his home. He was born in Cudahy, WI, July 21, 1937, son of the late Paul and Katherine (Nee: Danko) Brinza.

On June 14, 1958, he was united in marriage to Elizabeth A. Champagne, and they were blessed with six children, David, Joseph, Mary, Michael, Robert, and Susan. Joe was employed to 30 years with Appleton Electric Co of South Milwaukee retiring in 2000 as a supervisor. Joe was a member of Sacred Heart Catholic Church. He volunteered as a Boy Scout Leader when his boys were growing up. Joe enjoyed classical music and enjoyed playing the accordion, violin, and the harmonica. He also enjoyed sports, golf, bowling and was an avid Packer and Badger fan. Joe will be remembered for his dry sense of humor who on the outside could come across as a grumpy old man but who had a soft heart and as one who loved his children and grandchildren. He will be dearly missed.

Surviving are his wife, Betty, children, David (Sally) Brinza, Joseph (Kathie) Brinza, Mary (Robert) Bernal, Robert (Wendy) Brinza, Susanne (Ronald) Auer; daughter-in-law, Diane Brinza; 16 grandchildren; 6 great children with one on the way; sisters, Margaret Brinza, Kathleen (Ronald) Witkowski; nieces, nephews, other relatives and dear friends. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his son, Michael; and siblings, Anthony, Anton, and Mary.

A Memorial Mass will be celebrated at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, 2200 Northwestern Ave, Friday, August 29, 2025, 12 pm. Entombment will follow at Holy Cross Cemetery, Hwy 32. Relatives and friends may meet prior to the Mass 11 am until 12 pm.

In lieu of flowers memorials to Sacred Heart Catholic Church have been suggested.