Lad James Wyzykowski

Lad proudly served 20 years in the U.S. Navy, receiving many awards. Among those awards were 6 Good Conduct Awards, 4 Navy Achievement Medals, 2 Navy Battle “E” Ribbons, and 2 Sea Service Ribbons. Lad retired from the Navy in 2005.

Lad worked at O’Reilly’s in Snohomish and was an active member of the community. His favorite activities included racing at the Monroe Raceway, Nascar, football (go Browns!), hockey, dancing, and karaoke.

Lad was preceded in death by his mother, Linda Zelenka; grandparents Lad and Dorothy Zelenka; and uncle, Lad Zelenka. He is survived by his former spouse and good friend, Jeannette Hogg; son, Justin Wyzykowski; daughter Kristina Schmitt, and her husband Bryan. Lad was excitedly expecting his first grandchild, Bryce, due to be born on Feb. 15, 2016. Lad is also survived by cousins that he loved as if they were siblings, Jennifer, Michael, and Jackie; he felt more like a brother to each of them. He also leaves behind an aunt, Laurie Townsend; uncles Mark and Marty Zelenka; and their children.

A memorial service with military honors will be held on February 6, 2016 at 1:00pm at Kla Ha Ya Park on the Riverfront Trail in Snohomish. Memorial donations may be made to the Snohomish Food Bank, or The Fisher House.

Lad – your life was a blessing; your memory, a treasure. You are loved beyond words, and will be missed beyond measure.