Body of Wrightstown man pulled from Lake Michigan last week identified

SHEBOYGAN – The body of a Wrightstown man found in Lake Michigan July 18 has been identified by the Sheboygan Police Department.

The man has been identified as Clifford Cieslewicz, 54. Police initially reported the man found was 52 years old.

Police said the cause of death is still unknown, but there weren’t suspicious circumstances.

A passerby noticed Cieslewicz unresponsive, still attached to a surfboard, and attempted to pull him from the water near Blue Harbor Resort. The passerby began CPR until police and fire personnel arrived to attempt life-saving measures, which were unsuccessful.

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Cieslewicz is survived by his wife, Lisa, whom he was married to for 28 years, and his two sons Lance and Logan, according to an obituary . He was a Sysco Foods driver for more than 30 years. Cieslewicz was known for his homemade salsa and had a love for outdoor activities, like gardening, golfing and surfing.

“When his boys were young, there were many days enjoyed at the beach teaching his boys to surf or on the golf courses swinging the clubs,” the obituary read. “We all knew if the wind was up, Cliff and his boards were traveling to Lake Michigan!"

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