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Paul Argiewicz Obituary

Paul Argiewicz

1925 - 2013

Paul Argiewicz, 88, of Paddock Lake, passed away surrounded by his wife Cheryl and his loved ones on Wednesday, Dec. 11, 2013, at the Captain James A. Lovell FHCC in North Chicago.

Paul was born on Aug. 6, 1925, to Noah Schwarfuchs and Elka Argiewicz in Bielsko, Poland, where he was arrested at age 10 by the SS for stealing bread for his starving family in the Jewish ghetto. He would spend the next five years of his young life laboring in Nazi concentration camps. His parents, his older sister Phella, and his brother-in-law, Pinchas, along with many other family members did not survive the camps. The familys only other survivor was Pauls beloved sister, Lucy, with whom he was miraculously reunited after the war. His experience as a child survivor of the Holocaust is recounted in the book, Number 176520 The Story of Paul Argiewicz, a Teenage Holocaust Survivor. In recent years, Paul spent a good deal of his time speaking to students in local schools as well as being an honored speaker in libraries, bookstores, congregations, and various other venues. He was proud to be a key speaker in the March of Remembrance in Washington D.C. for several years.

Paul proudly enlisted in the US Air Force on April 1, 1952. During his service as a Crew Chief, his plane was shot down over enemy territory in Korea. The lone survivor of the wreckage, Paul was captured by the enemy and spent a year in a Chinese POW camp. He lost a clavicle and his hearing in one ear as a result of the incident. He was honorably discharged from military service on May 7, 1953.

After returning to America, Paul worked as a steamfitter for many years in Chicago. He was a true entrepreneur, successfully starting and running his own heating and cooling business, Argo Heating and Cooling.

On July 29, 1996, Paul (having been widowed for several years) married Cheryl Erdman (herself a widow). They made a home for themselves in Paddock Lake, Wis., to be near their children, grandchildren, and great grandson.

Paul was a member of Bnai Zedek Chabad of Kenosha for many years where he enjoyed fellowshipping with Rabbi Tzali Wilschanski and fellow congregants. He was committed to living his life for God and humanity.

Paul was a man of deep passion, faith, wisdom, humor, and a consuming love for life. His skills in cooking, finding bargains, fixing things, and knowing just about everything about everything set him apart as a man beloved by all who knew him. Always generous and hospitable, Paul loved to feed people, tell his marvelous stories, and extend help to anyone in need. He was a loyal volunteer in many functions and capacities, particularly in serving his fellow veterans at the Chicago V.A. He adored his wife and family, referring to his grandchildren as his diamonds and his great grandchildren as his pearls.

Paul is survived by his wife Cheryl; his sister, Lucy (Bob) Matzner of Sheboygan; his sister-in-law, Donna Lilley of Cincinnati, Ohio, his children Tom (Judy) Gray of Sheboygan, Fred Argiewicz of Milwaukee, William (Nathalie) Argiewicz of Menominee, MI, the author of his book Deanne Joseph, Cindy (Steve) Nicoletti of Paddock Lake and Howard (Susan) Weiss of Denver, CO, his grandchildren Kyle, Heather (Kyllo), Janess, Cody, Jordan, Noah (Diana), Tamera (Fred), Jaime, Heather (Adam), Christopher (Heather), Zachary, Maxwell, Madeline, Ben and Khava, his great grandchildren Mason, Noah, Mikaila, Ella and Sophia, Cooper, and Parker.

He is preceded in death by his beloved parents; and sister, Phella; his brother-in-law, Pinchas; and his son David.

Funeral Services for Paul will be held on Thursday (TODAY) at 1 p.m. at the Bruch Funeral Home. Interment with Full Military Honors will follow at Bnai Zedek Cemetery. Visitation will be held on Thursday, (TODAY) from 12 p.m. (Noon) until the time of service at the funeral home.

Shiva will be held at the family home 6237 236th Ave., Paddock Lake, Wis., 2 - 4 p.m. and 6 - 8 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 12 through Wednesday Dec. 18.

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Published by Kenosha News on Dec. 12, 2013.
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My heartfelt condolences to Cheryl and families of Paul. He was a great American who sacrificed so much and asked for so little.. His memory will sustain those of us fortunate to have met him.
May The Lord give peace.
Edna Anderson, Lake Geneva

Edna Anderson

December 26, 2013

I will miss you grandpa. We love you very much. I will follow in your legacy. Love you always
Your granddaughter Tamera

Tamera Argiewicz-Wauters

December 18, 2013

ill miss you grandpa
love max

December 14, 2013

I wish to convey my deepest sympathy to the Argiewicz family. I too will be suffering loss this holiday season. My stepfather is in the hospice at Captain James A. Lovell National healthcare facility in North Chicago. I had a chance to speak with Bill and we had a wonderful conversation about his dad. My stepfather was fighting in Italy during WWII and is partially responsible for driving the German troops back into Germany . He was made an M.P. Toward the end of his service. I have met many survivors in my life, they were all full of life and wonderful people as was Mr. Argiewicz. Although I was not friends with Bill, we have many friends in common, and through them Mr. Argiewicz will be kept alive in the many great stories they each have. Cindy if you need anything you can reach out to me.

Harry france

December 14, 2013

I am trying to reach either Fred or Bill Argiewicz or have them contact me at 414-852-5542. Thanks

Anthony Gillette

December 13, 2013

Our sincere condolences to the family of Paul Argiewicz. My son, Tony, stayed with Paul in the 70's when the family was living in Wausaukee, WI. Ironically, today Tony wanted to connect with Paul once again so we googled Paul and was dismayed to find out that he had passed just two days ago. Tony has many memories of the stories Paul told him about his life as a child in Poland. May Paul rest in peace and God bless the family.

Carole Gillette

December 13, 2013

Paul, will be sadly missed by everyone at the VA medical Ctr in North Chicago, now called the Captain James A. Lovell Federal Healthcare Ctr. We all enjoyed reading his books of his early childhood, and talking and laughing with him. He was always up beat and positive, even though he was not feeling well the past few weeks. we all will miss him. Rest in Peace Paul. And many prayers to his wife,and family.

December 13, 2013

my condolences to the argiewicz family. Paul was one of a kind.
I have fond memories of living with mr and mrs argiewicz and bill for a time in the 80's in wilmette illinois and visits to wisconsin.
He always said exactly what he was thinking if you wanted to hear it or not.

David Malin

December 12, 2013

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