""Dedicated"" is the word friends and family use to describe Jeffrey Slosarczyk, a UW-Madison senior who passed away Feb. 5.
Julie Hansbury, Slosarczyk's sister, said he will be missed by ""many students, friends, and of course, family members.""
""His great passion for learning influenced so many others to model his devotion and dedication, and will leave a lasting impression,"" she said in a statement.
The 23-year-old chemistry student was passionate about research, baseball and religion. During his time at UW-Madison, Slosarczyk worked as a researcher with The McMahon Group in the chemistry department and later interned with the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration.
Slosarczyk graduated from East Troy High School in 2005 and attended UW-Milwaukee for two years.
A memorial service will be held Feb. 11 from 3 to 6 p.m. at St. Peter's Catholic Church in East Troy, Wis. Those wishing to attend the service or contact Slosarczyk's family are encouraged to call Legacy Funeral Home at 262-642-5057.