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Gordon J. Powalisz

1916 - 2013

Gordon J. Powalisz obituary, 1916-2013, Manitowoc, WI

BORN

1916

DIED

2013

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Reinbold & Pfeffer Family Funeral Services - Manitowoc

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Manitowoc, Wisconsin

Gordon Powalisz Obituary

Powalisz, Gordon J.

Gordon J. Powalisz, age 96, formerly of 711 N. 5th St. Manitowoc, died Monday morning, April 22, 2013 at Kindred Hearts of Manitowoc.

Gordon was born on October 28, 1916 in Manistee, MI, son of the late Edward and Sally (Niemirowicz) Powalisz. He grew up in Manitowoc and graduated from St. Mary's Catholic Grade School in Manitowoc and attended the Manitowoc Vocational School. Gordon started performing with the Billy Schultz Circus and for two years was a member of the 7 American Gauchos Teeter Board Act in the 1930's, performing at various events through out the United States. On October 12, 1940 Gordon was married to the former Lucille Mumpy at Manitowoc. Lucille preceded Gordon in death on February 7, 2001. Gordon worked for 40 years at Paragon Electric and in 1972 began G and P Machine Co. with Tom Gleason. The company manufactured screw machine parts and Gordon retired in 1999 following his son's, Richard, death. Gordon is a member of the Fraternal Order of Eagles #706 of Manitowoc, past member of the B.P.O. Elks Lodge #687 of Manitowoc and the Izaak Walton League of America Manitowoc Chapter #138.

Survivors include his son and daughter-in-law: Roger Powalisz and Carol Phillips-Powalisz, Livingston, MT; one granddaughter and her husband: Brook Powalisz and Ben Scurria, Boston, MA; one sister-in-law: Irene Powalish, Manitowoc; nieces, nephews other relatives and friends survive. Gordon was preceded in death by his parents: Edward and Sally Powalisz; his wife: Lucille Powalisz; his son: Richard Powalisz; two brothers and one sister-in-law: John Powalish; Edward (Beatrice) Powalisz Jr.; two sisters and brothers-in-law: Lorraine (Hubert "Skeeter") Nischan; Genevieve (Gordon) Zannacker.

A time of remembrance will be held on Friday, April 26, 2013 at 11:00 a.m. at the Reinbold & Pfeffer Family Funeral Home, 818 State St. Manitowoc. Cremation will follow the funeral service with burial of his cremated remains at Evergreen Cemetery. Relatives and friends may call at the funeral home on Friday from 10:00 a.m. until the time of service at 11:00 a.m. Online condolences may be expressed at www.jensreinboldandpfeffer.com. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions in Gordon's name would be appreciated for the Alzheimer's Association, alz.org, Green Bay Outreach Office, 2900 Curry Lane, Suite A, Green Bay, WI 54311. (920) 469-2110.

Gordon's family would like to offer a special thank you to two of his nieces: Linda Elmore and Sally Kaminski for all of their loving attention shown to Gordon during his final ten years. Your thoughtfulness and kindness will never be forgotten.

Published by Manitowoc Herald Times Reporter from Apr. 24 to Apr. 25, 2013.
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Thinking of you Gordy. Happy Easter.

Marion Roovers

April 19, 2014

Jim and I are so sorry for your loss. We really enjoyed meeting and having Gordy up to the cabin in his final years. Thanks for bringing him, Roger. He will always be remembered fondly.

Marion Roovers

May 17, 2013

I am so sorry for your loss. My parents were Dick and Ione Beerntsen, and some of my happiest memories as a child were of your Mom and Dad. You are in my thoughts and prayers.....Debbie

April 25, 2013

God bless and keep you Gordy...

Mary Gloe

April 24, 2013

To the Gordon Powalisz Family: Please accept my sincere sympathy in the loss of Gordy. Bob and Gordy were best friends for many years and I often wondered where and how he was. Bob passed away 2005 after moving to
Beaver Dam. Gordy was Bob's best man at our wedding. I really was fond of him and Lou...again I am very sorry to hear of his passing. I am sure you have many fond memories of him that will comfort you in the days ahead. Blessings to all of you....

Mary Gloe

April 24, 2013

Roger & Family,I am so sorry for the loss of your dad.I always called him Gordy,my dad also worked at Pargon & my parents & your parents were good friends.I also remember stayin with your family after we lost our house do to a fire. I did get to see rick many years later,we both worked at the Humane Society in Manitowoc. I was unable to attend his funeral.Just to let you know my dads name was Red (Howard) Luce.He passed away 26 years ago on April 30th.May God be with your family.

Kathy Kozlowski (Luce)

April 24, 2013

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