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Paul Wicorek Obituary

Paul Victor Wicorek, 82, of Palm Desert, Calif. died September 10, 2010. He was born October 3, 1927 to Paul and Minnie Wicorek in Staunton, Ill. Paul served in the U.S. Navy from October 1945 through October 1948 as an Aerographer's 2nd mate. He then married Helen Driscoll on October 9, 1948 in Long Beach, Calif. He was an advertising salesman for over 40 years and was a member of Kiwanis and Knights of Columbus. Paul is survived by his partner, Zella Elin; daughter, GiGi Hammond of Huntington Beach, Calif.; sons, Ed Wicorek of Seal Beach, Calif. and Dan Wicorek of Huntington Beach, Calif.; and four grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wives, Helen Wicorek, Lois Wicorek and Irene Wicorek. Memorial services will take place at 1:30 PM on September 24, 2010 at Sacred Heart Church in Palm Desert. Interment will be at All Souls Cemetery in Long Beach. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests donations be made to https://give.psp.org.

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Published by The Desert Sun from Sep. 21 to Sep. 26, 2010.

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September 28, 2010

We are so sorry for your loss, Gigi, Ed and Dan. Your dad was a sweet man and will be missed. He always had a kind word to everyone. You are in our prayers. Colleen McClellan Hall and Family, Gloria McClellan

Anna Guthrie Nelson

September 26, 2010

I was a classmate of Gigi's at St. Cyprians and got to know her dad on our trip to the Holy Land in 1999. I was pleased to join a big group of friends from St. Cyprian's with my mom and sister. Gigi, I loved having the opportunity to spend time with your warm, friendly and engaging dad. We all found pleasure in his company. I am sorry for your loss. Anna Guthrie Nelson

Joseph & Annemarie Gutierrez

September 26, 2010

Mr. Wicorek was a fabulous man to every community he touched.

May the Wicorek family be comforted especially our classmate Gigi, and her brothers Ed and Dan.

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