Joseph Czeslaw Bienkowski, 87, of Crossville, TN passed away on January 4, 2013 at his home. He was born on March 13, 1925 to Frank and Bernice Bienkowski in Detroit, MI. After serving in the United States Marines he worked as a finishing carpenter. He enjoyed fishing and loved horses.

He is survived by son William John Burke (Diana); daughter Jacqueline Patricia Johnson (William); grandchildren David Holfelder, Jeffrey Johnson, Billie Jo, Donna, Eleanor, and Jennifer. 13 Great Grandchildren, one great great  grandchild; Sister Irene Nizio.

He was preceded in death by Parents; wife Esther Jane Bienkowski; sisters Sophie (Jack), Josephine (Joseph), Theresa (Bill); brothers Steve (Verna), John (Lottie), Ted (Sue); brother-in-law Fred Nizio.