Therese J. (Verhasselt) Noskowiak

Therese J. Noskowiak, age 93, of Manitowoc passed away Thursday, January 15, 2026 at St. Mary’s Home, Manitowoc.

Therese was born July 19, 1932 in Phlox, daughter of the late Joseph and Alice (Berendsen) Verhasselt.  On September 8, 1956 she was united in marriage to Gerald Noskowiak at St. Joseph Catholic Church, Phlox.  He preceded her in death on January 3, 2016.

Therese was a proud homemaker her entire life and enjoyed cooking for her family. Family meant everything to her, and she looked forward to the many times they would spend together.  The holidays were especially meaningful to Therese, when she hosted her family for gatherings at Christmas and Thanksgiving. She also supported her husband, Jerry, as she helped out at Greenwoods on the Lake for many years. 

Therese was a former President of the Christian Women, and she was involved in the Holy Innocents Home and School Association, as well as Parish Council.  She was involved with the Holy Innocents Parish Picnic for many years.  Therese, along with her husband Jerry, were instrumental in the establishment of the Roncalli High School Auction. They went on to co-chair the first four years of the event.  

Therese enjoyed gardening, sewing, and traveling.  Her husband, Jerry won several sales trips while at Greenwoods, and together they traveled many places.  She looked forward to attending her children's and grandchildren's athletic events.  Therese and Jerry were avid Packer fans and enjoyed season tickets for many years. She cherished family time at their cabin on Enterprise Lake, Elcho, WI.  

Survivors include 6 children: Daughter's: Geralyn (David) Hartman, Janice (Frank) Falzon; son's: Donald (Dolly) Noskowiak, Keith (Amy) Noskowiak, Kevin (Julie) Noskowiak and Gerald Jr. (fiance-Lea) Noskowiak; 18 grandchildren; 13 great grandchildren, and 4 more great grandchildren arriving in 2026; sister: Verene Ferrona; sister-in-law: Bernice Verhasselt; brothers: Gerald Verhasselt, and Robert (Magdalena) Verhasselt. Also, she is survived by many nieces, nephews, relatives, and friends.  Therese is preceded in death by her husband: Gerald Noskowiak; granddaughter: Lauren Hartman Arkens; parents: Joseph and Alice Verhasselt; sisters: Valerie and brother-in-law Jerome Hecker; Ruth Verhasselt; and Agnes Verhasselt; brothers: Reverend Richard Verhasselt, Patrick Verhasselt, William Verhasselt, and James and sister in law Jane Verhasselt

Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m. Saturday, January 24, 2026 at St. Francis of Assisi on Waldo (1121 N. 14th Street).  Officiating at the Mass of Christian Burial will be the Rev. Dave Pleier and Rev. Jim Baraniak. Entombment will take place at Knollwood Mausoleum at a later date.

The family will greet relatives and friends at the church on Saturday, January 24 from 9:30 a.m. until the time of the services at 11:00 a.m.

The family would like to extend many thanks to the caregivers at St Mary’s home at Felician Village and to Sharon Richardson Community Hospice for their exceptional care.

In lieu of flowers, please consider donations to Gerald and Therese Noskowiak Memorial Scholarship at Roncalli High School  Manitowoc, WI  as well as St Francis of Assisi Catholic Church, Manitowoc, WI 

If you feel so inclined, honor our Mother by wearing blue on Saturday.

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Lakeshore Family Funeral Homes, Pfeffer Funeral Home of Manitowoc is assisting the family with arrangements. 

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