Fred J. Pauk, Sr.

Fred J. Pauk, Sr., 83, of Corwith, passed away Thursday, July 1, 2004, in the Hospice Unit of Wright Medical Center in Clarion, with his family at his side.

Fred, the son of George and Catherine (Micona) Pauk, was born October 24, 1920, on the family farm at Marathon, Iowa.  He was a graduate of Laurens High School in 1938.

Fred was united in marriage with Elsie Dora Schilling on November 29, 1941, at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Laurens.  The couple farmed in the Laurens area until 1951, when they moved to a farm northwest of Kanawha, Iowa where they raised their family.  They continued to farm until retiring in 1984, at which time they moved into Corwith.  In addition to farming, Fred worked several years at Triggs Manufacturing, delivered Winnebago Motor Homes, and sold DeKalb Seed Corn.

Fred was active in St. Mary's Catholic Church in Corwith until it's closing.  He participated in choir and was Custodial caretaker for many years.  He is currently a member of St. Joseph's Catholic Church in Wesley.  He was an active member of the community, participating in the Kanawha Jaycees, 4-H Leader, Hancock County Fair Beef Superintendent, and Hancock County Fair Board Member.  Fred was an avid fisherman and loved watching the Chicago Cubs.

Fred is survived by his wife of 62 years, Elsie; his children: Fred Pauk, Jr. and his wife Mary of Webster City, Beverly Otey and her husband, Tom of Alexandria, Virginia, Mary Pals and her husband, Ray of Van Meter, Barbara Pauk of Garner, Roger Pauk and his wife, Jean of Fitchburg, Wisconsin, and Jim Pauk and his wife, Cindy of Clarion; 13 grandchildren and 6 great-granchildren, two sisters: Mary Worster of Des Moines and Kay Zygutis and her husband, Larry of West Bend and brother George Pauk, Jr. and his wife, Rose of Prescott, Arizona.

He was preceded in death by his parents, sister Lois, younger brothers: Don and Bill and his twin brother, Frank Pauk.