Milan Antonin Kvaca age 79, from Pembine, WI passed away unexpectedly at Marshfield Medical Center-Dickinson in the ED on August 28, 2026, and has gone home with his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, to continue on with his eternal life with his beloved family. Milan was born on March 9, 1947, to Ludvik Kvaca and Ružena (Kohlerova) Kvacova during a flood that forced he and his mother to evacuate onto a bridge. Milan grew up in Prague, Czechoslovakia along with his two brothers, Ludvik Kvaca, Jr. and Zdenek Kvaca. As a young child, he was the lead character in a movie. After completing trade school as a tool and die maker, Milan proudly served his country with dedication and loyalty. When the Russians invaded Czechoslovakia, he was forced to flee the country and sought refuge in Austria. Eventually, with the assistance of a sponsor, Milan was accepted into the United States, arriving with hope for a new beginning despite not knowing a word of English. When Milan landed in the United States on July 1, 1970, he was so happy that he kissed the ground. He actually dreamed of coming to the United States since childhood. Milan became a United States Citizen on July 31, 1984, while residing in Berwyn, Illinois. In 1987, he moved to “Pembine America” where he made his “Garden of Eden”.
On her birthday February 26, 2000, Milan met the love of his life, Darlene Kornita, and they were married on May 15, 2010. Together they turned the “Garden of Eden” into a “Paradise on Earth” where they loved nature. Milan often said “if Japan can make it, I can fix it” and always kept the “can do” attitude. He could fix anything.
Milan was preceded in death by his parents, two brothers, sister-in-law Antonie Kvacova, and his best friend Ric Sparapani. He is survived by his three nieces, Zdena (Jiri) Vogel, and their children Matous, Veronika, and ZuZana, and Marcela Matejkova, and her son Miroslav Matejcek, and Helena Kvacova, and his sister-in-law Helena Kvacova. He is survived by his step-children, Elizabeth Kornita, and Stephen (Sara) Kornita. He is also survived by his many in-laws, including Donna (Bernard) McVane, Joanne (Thomas) DeVetter, John Jakups, Jim (Laura) Jakups, Jody Jakups, and Jayme (Veronica) Jakups, and a multitude of nieces, nephews, great-nieces and great-nephews, and grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
Visitation will be on Saturday September 5, 2026, at Roubal Funeral Home in Wausaukee from 9am until the time of his Funeral Service at 11am. Pastor Lin Wittmann is officiating. Burial will be in the Evergreen Cemetery-Wausaukee at a later date.
Roubal Funeral Home is assisting Milan’s family with arrangements.
