Walter (Wally) J. Dulak Jr., 92, passed away peacefully on July 23, 2025, at Zilber Family Hospice in Wauwatosa. Born in Milwaukee, WI on July 19, 1933, Wally was a loving husband to Carol (nee Kowalski) for 70 years and adoringly introduced her as his 1st wife.
Wally was a proud father to his children Karen (Brian) Kucik, Susie (Jim) Simmons, Jackie (John) Trad, Amy Petri and Danny (Wendy) Dulak.
Cherished grandpa to grandchildren Chad (Dani) Kucik, Jared (Lauren) Kucik, Craig Walter (Emily) Kucik, James (Reba Ashby) Simmons, Jesse (Amanda) Simmons, Erin Trad, Katie (George) Berka, Maddie Petri, Jake Petri, Sydney Dulak, Mason Dulak and Gage Dulak.
Devoted big grandpa and dziadzia to great grandchildren Hanna, Hudson David Walter, Henry, Philip Walter, Gigi, Emmett Walter, Frankie, Josie, Evelyn, Kylie, Keyian, Koltyn, Carter and Lola.
Treasured brother to Frances (and the late Frank) Gilbride and admired uncle, godfather, cousin and friend to many.
Wally was preceded in death by his parents, Walter Sr. and Valentine Dulak.
Wally graduated from Notre Dame High school in 1951, served in the U.S. Army and retired from Bay View State Bank (M&I) after 43 years as Vice President. He held various business, religious and civic leadership roles in the Bay View Business Association, Bay View Kiwanis Club, South Side Scholarship Foundation, Holy Name and Immaculate Conception Parish Council. Wally was also a proud founding member of the Fun FRYday fish fry group.
Visitation will be held on Friday, August 1, 2025 from 9:30-11:00 am at the Heritage Funeral Home, 9200 South 27th Street, Oak Creek, WI 53154. Funeral services at 11:00 am. Sharing of memories to follow the service and we will conclude with Military Honors to remember his time in the US Army. Private interment St. Adalbert’s Cemetery.
