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Gregory Pawlak Obituary

Pawlak, Gregory

Gregory Pawlak, 48, Town of Sampson, passed away peacefully, Sunday, September 20, 2015 at home. Born in Milwaukee, October 13, 1966, he is the son of Stephen and Carolyn (Zaren) Pawlak. Greg married the former Joanna Van Kilsdonk, on November 11, 1995, in Green Bay. He enjoyed spending times in the shed with his father, brothers, nieces, nephews, and friends.

Greg is survived by his wife, Joanna; daddy's little girl, Kaylee Pawlak; parents, Stephen and Carolyn Pawlak; sister, Lisa (Bart) Pierret all of Sampson; brothers, Ken (Dorene) Pawlak of Oconto Falls, Jeff (Christine) Pawlak of Green Bay, Brian (Jodi) Pawlak of Green Bay, and Mike (Meredith Korn) Pawlak of Krakow; father-in-law and mother-in-law, Robert (Lois) Van Kilsdonk of Wayside; sisters-in-law and spouses, Sue (Gordy) Schwartz of Manitowoc, and Kelly (Steve) Salm of Wayside; further survived by many aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.

Visitation at the Town of Chase Community Hall, 8481 County Road S, Pulaski, 54162, Saturday, September 26, from 1:00 PM until the time of the Memorial Service at 5:00 PM. Simply Cremation is caring for the family. Visit www.simplycremationgb.com to send an online condolence to the family.

The family would like to extend a special thanks to the staff of Unity Hospice and the Bellin Cancer Team for their compassionate care.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Published by Green Bay Press-Gazette on Sep. 23, 2015.

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Renee Reichl

September 20, 2016

Well it has been a year since you left us cousin and believe me life has not been the same. You have been missed everyday by all and forever will.
I know that you have been looking down on us all watching from your peaceful home but I sure wish you were here. I love you Greg and there has not been a day that has not gone by where I haven't missed you. Love always and forever

Anthony Deuter

September 25, 2015

Joanna very sorry for the loss of your husband and Kaylee for the loss of your daddy. My prayers, thoughts, and sympathy are with you at this sad time. To the whole Pawlak family sorry for the loss of your son and brother may god give you strength, courage, and guidance at this difficult time.
Love to all Anthony

Lisa Lardinois

September 25, 2015

Joanna, I am so sorry to here of Gregs passing...I know we have spoken about what was to come, but I was still shocked. I will pray for you,Kaylee, and the entire Pawlak family in your time of loss and sorrow.

Lisa Folkman

September 24, 2015

My prayers go out to the whole family, Greg will be missed by so many. Thinking of all at this sad time.

September 24, 2015

Ken, Doreen, and the Pawlak family, So sorry to hear of the loss of Greg. You are in our thoughts and prayers. Take care- Jerry and Linda B

Carrie Wilcox

September 23, 2015

Sending comforting and healing prayers to your entire family. My sincerest condolences.

Jay, Angela, and Jackson Black/Lassa

September 23, 2015

What a sad day this 20th of September was when Grandma Zaren ask you to share an anniversary of her passing some years before! I know God has his own plan and maybe one day he can explain why he called you home so soon but I know there is no more pain and just a sense of peace I wished for you long before this point! I love you and i will miss you dearly! My wish is I could have told you this more often but I know you hear me and forgive me for it being so absent through the years. Heaven has its best angel to date and I can't wait to see you again!

Jay, Angela, and Jackson Black/Lassa

September 23, 2015

What a sad day this 20th of September was when Grandma Zaren ask you to share an anniversary of her passing some years before! I know God has his own plan and maybe one day he can explain why you he called you home so soon but I know there is no more pain and just a sense of peace I wished for you long before this point! I love you and i will miss you dearly! My wish is I could have told you this more often but I know you hear me and forgive me for it being so absent through the years. Heaven has its best angel to date and I can't wait to see you again!

September 23, 2015

I am very sorry for your loss and pray God be with you today and the days to come.......... Connie Wojcik

Janine Wright

September 23, 2015

Joanna, it breaks my heart that you have to endure this loss. Know that my prayers go out to you and your daughter.

Terri VanSchyndel

September 23, 2015

Joanna I am so sorry to hear of Greg's passing. If you need anything, let me know.

natalie vankilsdonk{vernon}

September 23, 2015

May god keep you, always...my deepest sympathies go out to joanne and all those that shared gregorys life

Renee Reichl

September 23, 2015

To my loving family in Sobieski and Green Bay. Auntie Carol and Uncle Steve I am so sorry for your loss but find comfort in the thought knowing you did a great job raising a brave and loving son with many skills and great qualities. Lisa you were a wonderful and caring sister, Brian, Mike, Jeff and Kenny you were great brothers. This is a great loss for all of us but I know we will make it through this together as a family like we always have. I love you all so much and we all have so many wonderful and fun memories of our hero. Greg I love you so much and will miss you everyday that goes by. I am honored to have been your cousin and to have spent so much time with you even back when we were young. I have so many great memories and this is not goodbye cousin but I will see you later. Eternal love cousin. Love Always and forver.

Donna & Mark Petrosky

September 23, 2015

Our sympathies to the Pawlak family. Greg was a good neighbor and friend in earlier years that we lived in Sampson. May his soul rest in peace.

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