Raymond Palbrach Obituary

Raymond "Ray" Palbrach

Raymond "Ray" R. Palbrach, 96, of Polonia, having lived a full and successful life, passed away on Monday January 13, 2014, at Ministry St. Michael's Hospital. Ray was born on December 13, 1917, on his family farm in Polonia, being the youngest of 14 children. He was the son of the late Thomas & Anna (Gosh) Palbrach. He attended local schools.

His marriage to Anna Hintz took place on October 28, 1939, at St. Ladislaus Catholic Church in Bevent. The couple had celebrated over 70 years of marriage. The couple owned a large dairy farm in the Town of Sharon until the late 1960's at which time they moved to their current residence in Polonia. His wife Anna died on January 1, 2010.

Ray was a lifelong member of Sacred Heart Church in Polonia and often told the story of carting lumber, as a young lad, from the family saw mill, which was used to rebuild the Polonia church after a fire destroyed the original.

Ray devoted his life to family and living his faith. He was one of those self-taught and gifted individuals who excelled in almost everything he tried. He was noted for generously giving of his time to help family, friends and neighbors. He was a member of the Sacred Heart Holy Name Society & St. Isadore Society.

Ray is survived by his seven children, Grace (Chester) Domaszek of Stevens Point, Rita (Jerry Kirschling) Lepak of Stevens Point, James (Cheryl) Palbrach of Rosholt, Mattie (Jim) Omitt of Plover, Gary (Karen) Palbrach of Stevens Point, Nancy (Michael Pontz) Summers of Charlotte, North Carolina, and Danny (Sandy) Palbrach of Rosholt. Also survived by 20 grandchildren, 42 great-grandchildren & two great-great-grandchildren.

Ray was preceded in death by two daughters-in-law, Christine Palbrach and Liz Palbrach; a son-in-law, Richard Lepak; three grandchildren, Johnny Lepak, Brian Palbrach and Maria Omernik. 13 brothers and sisters.

Mass of Christian Burial will take place at 11:00 a.m. on Friday January 17, 2014, at Sacred Heart Catholic Church Polonia, with the Rev Greg Michaud officiating. Burial will follow in the parish cemetery. Visitation on Thursday from 4:00p.m. to 8:00p.m. at the Pisarski/Dzikoski Funeral Home 703 Second Street Stevens Point and again on Friday from 10:00a.m. until till of service at the church. St. Isadore Society & Sacred Heart Holy Name Society will combine with the parish rosary at 7:00p.m. Thursday at the funeral home. In lieu of flowers memorials in Raymond's name will be established at a later date. For online condolences please visit www.pisarskifuneralhome.com

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Published by Stevens Point Journal from Jan. 14 to Jan. 15, 2014.

Memories and Condolences
for Raymond Palbrach

13 Entries

January 22, 2014

My sympathy goes out to the Palbrach family. In Jesus' Love, Neighbor Susie Bigalke Thede

Rose Zywicki-Studzinski

January 17, 2014

My sympathies to the entire family. Ray was a wonderful man who always had a smile on his face.

January 15, 2014

Rest in Peace Ray Jim & Eileen Konkol

Harmony

January 15, 2014

He will be truly missed.

January 15, 2014

Did not know Ray but attended school with daughter Grace. My condolences in your loss of a great man. Clarence Gburek

Jacob (Nancy's Son) Omernik

January 15, 2014

Rest in Peace Grandpa. You were an incredibly special man, a man with a soft heart and hardworking mentality, a man who was a tremendous source of wisdom and experience. I am so very grateful to have had a Grandpa like you, for you were indeed a treasure who will live on forever in our thoughts and our hearts. I'll never forget all of your amazing life stories and the great times we had together. Hauling wood and picking strawberries will never be the same. Say hi to Grandma and my big sister for me.

Connie Lepack

January 15, 2014

Dan, My sympathy goes out to you and your family. My thoughts and prayers will be with you.

Mike, Jeannette & Donna Orlikowski

January 15, 2014

Know all of you are in our thoughts and prayers.

Jim and Molly Berens

January 14, 2014

Dear Laura, Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family on the loss of your Grandfather. What a wonderful long life he enjoyed!

Deb Blumke

January 14, 2014

Rita and Family, I am saddened to hear of your Dad's passing. Ray and Anna were two of the nicest people I met at the bank. My thoughts and prayers are with you all.

Vicki Miller

January 14, 2014

Dan,
My thoughts are with you and your family.

John & Gail Richmond

January 14, 2014

Gary we are thinking of you today, the pain and suffering is over and your father can rest in peace. Give us a call if you need anything.

January 14, 2014

Our Deepest Sympathy to the Palbrach Family. Janet Bredlau & Family

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