Gordon T. Pawlicki, 75, of Silver Lake
Gordon Thomas Pawlicki, 75, of Silver Lake, died Saturday, Feb. 10, 2018, at the Hutchinson hospital.
Mass of Christian Burial will be held Friday, Feb. 16, at 10:30 a.m., at Holy Family Catholic Church in Silver Lake. The Rev. Michael Doyle will be the celebrant.
Visitation will be Thursday, Feb. 15, from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m., with parish prayers at 6:30 p.m., at the Maresh Funeral Home in Silver Lake. Visitation will continue Friday for one hour prior to the Mass at the church.
Casket bearers will be Ross Horstmann, Virgil Larson, Stanley Horstmann, Charlie Polifka, Mark Mickolichek and Ron Schmidt. Interment will be in the St. Adalbert Cemetery.
Mr. Pawlicki was born Nov. 12, 1942, in Hale Township, McLeod County, the son of Joseph and Elizabeth (Horstmann) Pawlicki.
He was joined in holy marriage to Eileen A. Schultz at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Silver Lake on Sept. 1, 1964. God blessed them with four children.
He honorably served his country in the National Guard. He engaged in dairy farming for many years, worked at Tonka toys and worked for 20 years at Advanced machine before retiring. He belonged to the Oliver Club and enjoyed its yearly trips. He also enjoyed going to auctions.
He was a faithful member of Holy Family Catholic Church in Silver Lake.
He is survived by his loving wife, Eileen; children, Daryl Pawlicki of Winsted, Jason (Brandi) Pawlicki of Hutchinson, Kyle Pawlicki of Dassel and Kelli Pawlicki of Reno, Nevada; grandchildren, Charmaine, Chyanne, Kayson and Gianna; sister, Rose Barrick of Litchfield; sister-in-law, Diane Horstmann of Lester Prairie; nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.
He was preceded in death by his parents; infant brother, Edward Pawlicki; and brothers-in-law, Jim Barrick and Robert Horstmann.
Maresh Funeral Home, Silver Lake, is serving the family. Online condolences may be made at www.mareshfuneralhome.com.
