Stanley J “Stan” J. Knysak

Stanley J “Stan” J. Knysak passed away on June 30, 2025, at the age of 75. 

He was born in Belleville, Ill., to Eugene and Anna Knysak, recent Polish immigrants. 

Stan attended Milwaukee School of Engineering (MSOE) and worked for, and later took over ownership of, Holland & Kurtz in Milwaukee and Brookfield, a consulting engineering firm. 

He was preceded in death by Julie Muehlberg, whom he married in 1975. He resided in Waubeka, Wis., from 1975 until 2020, at which time he relocated to Milwaukee. 

He is survived by two children, Benjamin (Megan) Knysak of Columbia, Md., and Elsa Knysak (Kristopher Wolfe) of Wauwatosa, Wis., along with four grandchildren and five brothers, James, Steven, David, Joseph and Timothy Knysak.

Private graveside services will be held on Thursday, July 24, at 11 a.m. 

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Planned Parenthood of Wisconsin or the Wisconsin Humane Society. 

Stan was a beloved father, grandfather, husband and friend with an optimistic and cheerful demeanor. He will be deeply missed. 

For online condolences, please visit www.muellerfuneralhome.com.