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Article: Longtime State Journal copy editor, 46, dies.
- Article from:
- The Wisconsin State Journal (Madison, WI)
- Article date:
- February 2, 2006
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Byline: William R. Wineke
Feb. 2--Steve Wlodarczyk, 46, the Wisconsin State Journal copy editor who most often determined what the page you're reading would look like, died early Wednesday morning of a brain aneurysm while walking from the newspaper office to his auto.
Steve was not one of those blustery "Front Page" style journalists who wandered the city, leaving legends in his wake.
Rather, he was a steady, behind-the-scenes professional that one finds in any occupation -- a man who loved his job, respected his colleagues and treasured his life outside of work.
"He was a constantly affirming presence," said Phil Brinkman, a State ...