Background
Sowinski, Stanislaus Joseph was born on May 7, 1927 in Milwaukee. Son of Francis Anthony and Stefania (Zakszewski) Sowinski.
Sowinski, Stanislaus Joseph was born on May 7, 1927 in Milwaukee. Son of Francis Anthony and Stefania (Zakszewski) Sowinski.
Bachelor, San Diego State University, 1952. Postgraduate, Defense Intelligence School, 1965. Certified, San Diego School Arts, 1949.
Ensign United States Navy, 1952, advanced through grades to Commander, junior officer, 1952-1960. Commanding officer United States Ship Abnaki, Oahu, Hawaii, 1960-1962, United States Ship Surfbird, Sasebo, Japan, 1962-1964, United States Navy, London, 1965-1967, Commander landing ship squadron San Diego, 1967-1969. Commanding officer United States Ship Fresno, 1969-1971.
Retired United States Navy, 1971, enlisted, 1945-1948. Painting instructor San Diego Art Institute, 1973-1975. Painting demonstrator Grumbacher Art Supplies, Incorporated, New York York, 1980-1985, Inveresk Paper Company, Bath, England, 1980-1985.
Instructor painting workshops, San Diego, Rapid City, South Dakota, 1980-1985.
Curator major art exhibit Felicita Foundation of the Arts, Escondido, California, 1985. Member International Westerners, The Retired Officers Association.
Married R. Jackie Giddens, October 2, 1948. Children: Stephanie Ann, Lisa Renéest.