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Paul Babiracki Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on Apr. 3, 2004.

Paul R. Babiracki, 53, Cook, formerly of Virginia died Thursday, April 1, 2004 in St. Mary's Medical Center in Duluth. Paul was born Nov. 27, 1950 to Raymond and Doris (Ikola) Babiracki in Virginia, Minn. He grew up and attended schools in Virginia participating in football, basketball and track and was a l969 graduate of Virginia High School. He was united in marriage to Debra Jungwirth on Dec. 31, 1972. Paul was an executive for Combined Insurance Company of America for 30 years, retiring in 2002 to operate the Head-O-Lake Resort, the Cook end of Lake Vermilion, which he owned and operated for the past nine years. Paul was a devoted family man, spending time with his two sons and wife. He enjoyed hunting, fishing and being outdoors. He was a member of the Lake Vermilion Resort Association. Paul was preceded in death by his father, Raymond. He is survived by his wife, Debbie, of Cook; sons, Joe (girlfriend Julie) Babiracki of Champlin, Minn., John Babiracki of Maple Grove; mother, Doris Babiracki of Virginia; two sisters, Gail (Kevin) Pullis of Sartell, Mary (Steve) Wilson of Hermantown; three brothers, Mike (Jen) Babiracki of Centerville, Minn., Glen (Jean) Babiracki of St. Cloud, Minn., Randy (Theresa) Babiracki of Virginia, Minn, numerous nieces and nephews. VISITATION:6-8 p.m. Sunday, April 4, 2004 in the Range Funeral Home in Virginia and will continue from 2 p.m. until the 3 p.m. Mass of Christian Burial Monday, April 5, 2004 in Holy Spirit Catholic Church. Rev. Fr. John O'Donnell will be the celebrant. Burial will be in Calvary Cemetery in Virginia.

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April 5, 2004

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Sue Johnson Smith

April 5, 2004

I am shocked and deeply saddened to learn of your loss. Paul was a very dear friend, classmate,and neighbor during high school, and early college years. To Doris, Gail, Mary Sue, and brothers, I have so many wonderful memories of growing up in the same neighborhood with all of you. Paul was always a dear friend to me. We had oodles of fun in our group of friends when Paul was around during those crazy high school days. He had such a winning personality and was a friend to all with that big smile of his ready to welcome everyone. I cannot believe he is gone. I give you my deepest sympathy.

To his wife and sons, I just hope and pray that your pain will be eased by your wonderful memories of a great man. My heart goes out to all of you! I will remember you in my prayers. May God bless you, and may Faith and friendship sustain you through the difficult times ahead without him.