Wysocki, Francis X.Francis X. Wysocki died peacefully Saturday, September 30th, 2017 at his home, surrounded by his family. Francis was born on December 15, 1936 in the Town of Sharon, in Portage County to Francis X. Wysocki and Clara (Grenier) Wysocki. He attended local grade school in Ellis and graduated in 1955 from P.J. Jacobs High School. He married the love of his life, Harriet Schulist, on July 18, 1959 in Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Polonia, Wisconsin. In 1953, Francis and two of his brothers (Louis and Greg) partnered with their father Francis Sr. and began farming potatoes. Over time, as the business expanded to include grading, packaging, and marketing of potatoes, Francis continued to focus on the farming aspect and became the Farm Manager, a position he held until his retirement. Because it was a family farm, Francis enjoyed the opportunity to mentor his children, nephews, and neighboring kids, always emphasizing the meaning of hard work and the importance of doing every job correctly. After his retirement, he enjoyed helping out every year during planting and harvesting.Francis served ten years (1985-1994) on the WPVGA Board of Directors, three years as President (1992-1994). He was a Director of the National Potato Council for many years and was also the regional representative of the NPC Research Subcommittee for several years. He served many years as Chairman of the Research and Education Committee for the Wisconsin Potato Industry and was Co-Chairman of the Potato Research Excellence Fund Drive. He has received numerous agricultural awards and honors, including Outstanding Service to the FFA and the Central Wisconsin Chamber of Commerce, Outstanding Contributions to the Wisconsin Potato Industry, the University of Wisconsin College of Agricultural and Life Sciences Potato Research Support Award, and in 1997 he received the NPC Gold Potato Award for his leadership and dedicated service to the potato industry. He was active locally in his church and community. He was a member of the Holy Name and the St. Isadore Society. He served as Parish Council President at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Polonia for a number of years as well as Eucharistic Minister. He served the Town of Sharon as the Town Treasurer for 25 years, a position previously held by his father for more than 25 years. He and his wife of 58 years, Harriet, have a wonderful family of five sons and one daughter. Francis loved music, especially polkas, "oldie goldies," and country western. He was an avid sportsman and has acquired many trophies throughout the years. He is survived by his wife, Harriet and their six children: Dr. Allen (Joan) Wysocki, Gainesville, FL; Brian (Lori) Wysocki, Almond, WI; Dan (Bonnie) Wysocki, Plainfield, WI; William (Marla) Wysocki, Plover, WI; Tim (Amy) Wysocki, New Brighton, MN; Joy (Chris) Lee, Goshen, IN, as well as 15 grandchildren and 1 great-grandchild. He is also survived by three brothers and one sister: Louis Wysocki, Gregory Wysocki, Lawrence (Carol) Wysocki, Justine (Leonard) Brilowski. He was preceded in death by his parents, brother John, sisters Jeannette Orlikowski, Mary Louise, and Philomene Wysocki. Visitation for Francis will be held Tuesday, October 3rd, from 4 to 8 pm with the Rosary at 8 pm at Pisarski Funeral Home, 703 2nd Street in Stevens Point. A Mass of Christian Burial with Rev. Gregory Michaud officiating will be held at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Polonia on Wednesday, October 4th at 11 am with visitation from 9:30 am preceding the Mass and burial following at St. Martin's Cemetery in Ellis. Pisarski Funeral Home is honored to be serving the family. For online condolences please visit www.pisarskifuneralhome.com In lieu of flowers, please consider a memorial contribution to the Sacred Heart Church Beautification Project or to St. Martin's Church Maintenance Fund (online donations can be made at the Community Foundation of Central WI at cfcwi.org).Francis' family would like to thank the staff at St. Clare's and St. Michael's Hospitals, as well as Ministry's Home Care & Hospice Teams for their excellent care of Francis during his three month battle with Acute Myeloid Leukemia.