David J Baranowski "Dave"

We are sad to announce the passing of David J. Baranowski of Greenfield at the age of 69 years. He passed unexpectedly on Friday, February 24, 2023. Dave was the beloved brother of Susan Krukowski (Jim) and the cousin to Lori Lang (Bob). He was a proud and loving uncle of Nicholas Honeck (Michelle), Nate Honeck (Carrie), Gabrielle Kramer (Jason) and Mikayla Levine and a great uncle of Briella, Carter, Brinley, Raymond and Jack Honeck. He was proceeded in death by his parents Marjorie and Raymond Baranowski. Dave was born in Milwaukee on June 15, 1953. He grew up on Booth Street along with his parents, his sister Sue, his cousin Lori, his aunt Mary, and multiple dogs and birds. In his early years, he traveled around the country with his family in a camper. He graduated from Riverside High School and became a fixture downtown where he worked for 40 years as a messenger for the law firm Quarles and Brady, delivering correspondence by foot. He also lived for a time in Oak Creek and finally Greenfield. While Dave didn’t drive, he got around using Milwaukee County Transit System buses and eventually connected with a group of other riders on his route and formed the Bus Crew with his close friend Darlene. The Crew meant a lot to him and got together regularly for dinners and celebrations. Dave’s best friend was his sister, Sue. The two traveled together, spent time Up North, stayed at casinos all hours of the night, and ran errands. Dave, in his own way, drove her crazy, but they also provided each other with loving and easy companionship. Throughout his life, Dave had many interests and things that brought him happiness, and these include traveling, lighthouses, spending time Up North, mystery novels, slot machines, grocery shopping, bakery, fish fries, collecting things like coin-banks, buying thoughtful and zany gifts for his loved ones and most of all his family. Dave was truly one of a kind and his quirkiness and personality will be missed terribly by those who knew and loved him. The funeral was held on Friday, March 3, as a private ceremony with only close family members in attendance.