After they were liberated from German occupation, Josef applied for his family to come to the United States under the Displaced Persons Act and the family arrived May 24, 1951 to New York City.
Helen passed away Sunday, June 13, 2021 in Owassa, Oklahoma at the age of 77 years. She was born Tuesday, February 1, 1944 in Germany.
Helen is preceded in death by her husband William "Bill" Schlensig; parents Jozef and Mary Madej; brothers Eddie and Gene; and her sisters Theresa, Jennifer, and Georgia.
She is survived by her daughter Angela (Bob) Petry; son Randall (Ann) Schlensig; grand-daughters Emily and Lauren Petry; sister Casimiera (Robert) Snook; and nieces, nephews, and other family.
To share in Helen's Polish Pride, please wear dress in your favorite red and white outfits.
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