Michael “Mike” Pawlak, 98, of Gillett, died on Feb. 5, 2015. He was born on July 21, 1916, in the town of Spruce to the late Stanley and Josephine (Klimczak) Pawlak.
Mike was a member of St. John’s Catholic Church in Gillett and the Knights of Columbus.
He met his wife, Carol Alberts, and they were united in marriage on Feb. 19, 1944, at St. Joseph’s Catholic Church in Green Bay. She preceded him in death on Sept. 3, 2008.
Mike was employed as a baker in Green Bay, milk truck driver, carpenter and retired from Gillett Cement as a truck driver.
He enjoyed fishing, hunting, camping and playing cards, specifically Sheephead. Mike loved to garden; he was very proud of what he could grow. Mike was known to be a good cook and carpenter.
He is survived by his sons, Gary (Pat) Pawlak, of Bonduel, Gerald Pawlak, of Gillett, and Richard (Patricia) Pawlak, of Kelly Lake; grandchildren, Robert (Roberta), Mary (Jim), Phillip (Jami), Susie (Jon), Mark (Debbie), Kim (Ron), Brian (Sharon), Lance, Heather (Doug); 16 great-grandchildren; sisters, Martha Pawlak, of Crivitz, and Genevieve Klimczak, of Milwaukee; many nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.
Michael is preceded in death by his wife, daughter-in-law, Rebecca Pawlak, six brothers and five sisters.
Friends called from 4-7 p.m. Monday, Feb. 9, at Kuehl Funeral Home, Gillett, with a rosary prayer held at 6:30 p.m. Visitation resumed Tuesday from 9-10 a.m. at St. John’s Catholic Church, Gillett. Funeral Mass was celebrated at 10 a.m. with the Rev. Dean Dombroski and Sister Marla Clercx officiating. Internment took place following the funeral Mass in St. John’s Catholic Cemetery.
Kuehl Funeral Home, 920-855-2144, of Gillett, is assisting the family of Michael N. Pawlak.
Online condolences may be expressed at kuehlfuneralhome.com.
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