Polak, William A. age 84, died peacefully at home in Richfield. Former resident of Mpls. Preceded in death by son, Michael. Willie retired from the City of Mpls after 32 years. He was General Foreman of the Paving Dept. He worked for 13 more years at Collins Electric. Member VFW Post 5555. Member American Legion Post 435. Willie spent 14 years at Pearl Park coaching football, softball and hockey. Survived by wife, Sharon; daughters, Sheila Polak and Patricia (Paul) Walchuk. "Papa" will be missed by his grandchildren, Mary Margaret and Harry William Walchuk. Mass of Christian Burial Monday 11:00 AM, Our Lady of Peace, 5426 12th Ave S, Mpls. Visitation Sunday 1-4 PM, First Memorial Waterston Chapel, 4343 Nicollet Avenue. Also 1 hour prior to Mass. Interment Fort Snelling National Cemetery. Memorials preferred to Our Lady of Peace Catholic Church. First Memorial 612-825-4567
This obituary was originally published in the Star Tribune.
Sharon and Sheila and Family,
Dan and I are so very sorry for your loss. In reading the on line guest book I know your husband/father was well loved by many. I know you have shared that he has been sick for sometime - at last his pain is over he is in Gods hands.
Dan and Amy Quinn
February 02, 2009 | Minneapolis, MN
Sharon, Patsi, Shelia, Paul, Mary and Harry...
Sorry to hear of your loss of a husband, father, grandfather, and a GREAT Friend to all that knew him. Willie was a very dear friend who supplied me with raspberries, tomatoes, and anything else he had !! He was a very generous man, and I will miss him a lot!!! I know he passed his values on to his kids and they wil see that I dont starve !! My thoughts and prayers are with you and Im sorry I cannot be there with all of you.
Dorothy...
Dorothy Schoenert
February 01, 2009 | Naples, FL
Sharon and Family, so sorry to hear of your loss. Hope you all will find comfort in knowing you are in our prayers and thoughts.
Kim Tepper Murphy and the girls at Salon 45
January 31, 2009 | Minneapolis, MN
Sharon, SheShe, Patsy, Paul, Mary and Harry -
Our thoughts and prayers are with you in this difficult time. We are truly sorry for your loss.
Jenny and Jason Miller
January 31, 2009 | New Hope, MN
Sharon, Patsi and Sheila,
Willie was a wonderful and good man who always had a smile on his face and was ready for a good chat. Randy was privileged to know him growing up, my father was lucky to grow up across the street from him and call him friend, and I was fortunate in knowing him through all of you. He will be missed, but his legacy of the very good man that he was will live on.
Kathryn & Randy Thompson
January 31, 2009 | St Paul, MN
To The Polak Family I am so sorry to hear about Willy . Our thoughts and prayer's are with all you , but I can't help seeing in my head Mikey and Willy doing some Heavenly Fishing . God Bless you all , you are all such wonderful people . Georgia Hazel and Family
Georgia Hazel
January 30, 2009 | Minneapolis, MN
Sharon, Sheila & Patsy,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you, and other family members as well. Willie was a wonderful person and uncle to us all. We all will miss him, but will cherish the wonderful memories that we have of him forever.
Deb, Emily & Glen
Kriske
January 30, 2009 | Baudette, MN
Patsi- I am so sorry for your loss. Many prayers to you and your loved ones.
Maureen Homa
January 30, 2009 | Eden Pairie, MN
Bill was a great godfather and uncle.
He kept Joe his older brother in his place and we will miss him very much. Carl will especially miss his home cooking.
You are in our thoughts and prayers.
Marijane & Carl Moon
January 30, 2009 | San Diego, CA
