Valentine

Drzewiecki

Valentine (Val) Drzewiecki, 87 of Howard, passed away peacefully on Monday, November 9, 2026.

Val is survived by his loving wife of 65 years, Dianne (Knack) Drzewiecki; children, Jane Peters (Mark), Andrea Lloyd (Todd), Tom (Drez) Drzewiecki (special friend Jenn), Katie Vankilsdonk (Tim); grandchildren, Vince Peters (Jenna), Maggie Zellner (Ryan), Nick Lloyd (Paige), Nate Lloyd, Natalie Mercier (Dan), Nadine Lloyd, Wes Klasen (Megan), Rob Klasen; 12 great grandchildren; sisters, Lorraine Loritz (Leon) and Phyllis Cantwell (Jim).

Val is preceded in death by his parents Bill and Lucille Drzewiecki; parents-in-law, Marge and Rube Knack; and grandson, John Peters.

Visitation will be held from 9:00-11:00 AM on Saturday, November 14 at St. Benedict Catholic Church, 3370 Deerfield Ln in Suamico. Mass of Christian Burial will follow at 11:00 AM.

Val was a second-generation owner of Suamico Fish. As a commercial fisherman, Val was always proud of his efforts to provide his customers with the best perch around.

A special thank you to Unity Hospice and granddaughters, Maggie and Natalie.