George Biliskov

George J. Biliskov, age 85, of Port Washington, Wis., passed away peacefully at home on Thursday, Oct. 21, 2021.

He was born on Aug. 27, 1936, in Chicago, Ill., the son of Angelo and Eva Bedalov Biliskov.  

He attended Holy Trinity Croatian School and Tilden High School in Chicago, later going to Washburne Trade School to be a journeyman machinist.

On May 11, 1957, George married Marie A. Strukl, also of Chicago, at Holy Trinity Croatian Church.  

George took a job with Danly Machine Corp. while living in Chicago. George started as a machinist and moved up to plant superintendent.  He and his wife would later move to Hickory Hills and then Downers Grove, Ill., where they would raise their growing family.  

The Biliskovs would move to Mequon, Wis., where George worked for Monarch Machining and then became a consultant for General Motors. He would move to Novi, Mich., to work for Komatsu of America as a parts manager and would then return to Wisconsin, settling in Port Washington in 2001. George continued to consult for Komatsu and finally retired at the age of 80.

Proud of his Croatian heritage, George was also a quiet man of faith. As a member of St. John XXIII Catholic Parish in Port Washington, George was an active volunteer.  As a communicant and funeral acolyte, George served in his faith and community.  He assisted the parish in its St. Mary’s school move to the St. Peter’s campus.  He also valued the parish children and will be remembered for teaching the folding of palms during Lent.  

George is survived by his wife Marie; his three sons, Michael (Cathy) Biliskov of Brighton, Mich., George Joseph (Susan) Biliskov of Loudon, Tenn., and Joseph (Jill) Biliskov of Grafton; six grandsons, Michael, Bradley (Nicole), Jeffrey (Ashley), Jason, Sam and Nik Biliskov; two great-grandsons, Landon and Bryson Biliskov; his brother Raymond (Jan) Biliskov of Schaumburg, Ill.; brother-in-law Joseph (Lois) Strukl of Midlothian, Va.; nieces; nephews; other relatives; and friends around the world.

He was preceded by his parents, his sister Anne and her husband Hank May and three brothers, Victor, Emil and his wife Helen and Anthony and his wife Sylvia Biliskov.

A Mass will be celebrated at noon Thursday, Oct. 28, 2021, at St. John XXIII Catholic Parish, St. Peter of Alcantara Church, 1802 N. Wisconsin St., Port Washington, Wis. The Rev. Patrick Wendt will be the celebrant.  

Visitation will take place at the church from 10 to 11:45 a.m. Thursday prior to Mass.

Final interment will take place at St. Mary’s Catholic Cemetery in Evergreen Park, Ill.

Memorials to St. John XXIII Parish would be appreciated.

Poole Funeral Home/Crematory, Port Washington, Wis., is assisting the family.  Information and condolences are available at www.poolefh.com or (262) 284-4431.