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Norbert Pabich Obituary
January 18, 1930 - May 24, 2025
Norbert "Norby" P. Pabich, age 95, of Owen, WI, passed away on Saturday, May 24, 2025.
The Funeral Service will start at 10:45 with a Military Salute, followed by a Eulogy and then the Mass of Christian Burial at 11:00 a.m. on Tuesday, June 3, 2025 at Holy Rosary Catholic Church in Owen with Father Stanislaus Michael Antony and Father John Mano officiating. Burial will follow at Riverside Cemetery in Withee with Military Honors provided by Owen American Legion Post #123, Owen-Withee Vets Club, Thorp VFW Post #9057 and Lublin American Legion Post #547. Family and friends are welcome for the visitation on Monday, June 2 from 4:00 to 7:00 p.m. at Holy Rosary in Owen with a rosary service at 7:00 p.m. An additional visitation will be offered on Tuesday from 10:00 a.m. until 10:30 a.m. at the church. Live stream will be available for those unable to attend on the Maurina-Schilling Funeral Home Facebook page or after the service anytime on Facebook or the website. The Maurina-Schilling Funeral Home in Owen is entrusted with the arrangements.
Norby was born on January 18, 1930, the son of Peter and Mary (Salwach) Pabich in the Town of Reseburg, WI. He attended Withee schools. Norby served in the US Army in Korea from 1950-52. On December 12, 1953, he was united in marriage to Jean Mahoney at Holy Rosary Catholic Church in Owen. She preceded him in death on September 26, 2004.
Norby and Jean purchased The Master Package in 1976 and expanded the corporation in Menomonie, WI. He was a businessman, community leader and entrepreneur. This was evident as he served on the Owen City Council representing the 1st Ward for 20 years. Norby also served on the board of directors for Meadowview Golf Course for 20 years. He was a 69 year member of the American Legion, active member of both Holy Rosary Catholic Church in Owen and St. Joseph's Catholic Church in Menomonie and the Holy Name Society. Most importantly, Norby loved his community and loved and cherished his family.
Norby is survived by three of his four children: Lynn Verdieck of Menomonie, Paul (Karen) Pabich of Sour Lake, TX and Mark (Jody) Pabich of Menomonie; seven grandchildren: Ben (Jayda) Pabich and their daughter, Parker Jo, Hayley (Jeramey) Nagy with a daughter on the way, Kaitlyn (Chris) Garrison and their children, Holden and Bowen, Tyler Pabich (fiancée, Jesseca), Allison Pabich, Christopher (Jolayne) Pabich and Connor Pabich. He is further survived by two brothers: Philip (Jackie) Pabich of Capitola, CA and Patrick (Mary Lou) Pabich of Altoona; nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.
He is preceded in death by his parents; his wife, Jean; his daughter, Ann; his sister, Audrey (Fred) Johnson and his brother, Jerry (Marian) Pabich.
In lieu of flowers and plants, Memorial donations can be made to The Highground in Neillsville, WI.
Family and friends may express condolences online to www.maurinaschilling.com
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Chaplain Don Hildebrandt
May 28, 2025
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