Aurelia M. Pulchinski

Aurelia "Rena" M. Pulchinski, age 96, 720 E. Kings Road, Tomahawk, passed away January 24, 2008 at Golden Living Center - Golden Age in Tomahawk. Rena was born September 11, 1911 in West Bend to Joseph and Mary (nee Schneider) Beyel. She married Paul Pulchinski on May 20, 1939 in Milwaukee; he passed away in 1984. Following retirement, Rena moved to Tomahawk in 1977. She was a volunteer at the Tomahawk Senior Center for many years, and was a member of St. Mary's Catholic Church, where she was a former member of the Resurrection Choir. She enjoyed crafting, gardening, and cooking. Survivors include: 2 Daughters Patricia Johnson of Tomahawk Carole (Warrren) Ellmann of Sussex 1 Brother Isadore (Pat) Beyel of Marshfield 2 Sisters Dolores (George) Draeger of Marshfield Jeanne Fischer of Edgar Rena is further survived by 6 grandchildren and 6 great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, and one daughter - Kristine Lohr. A Mass of Christian Burial for Rena Pulchinski will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Monday, January 28, 2008 from St. Mary's Catholic Church in Tomahawk. Fr. Edward Powell will officiate. The family will receive friends from 4:00 - 7:00 p.m. on Sunday, January 27th at Krueger & Sons Funeral Home. A Vigil Service will be held at 6:45 p.m. The family will receive friends again on Monday at the church from 10:00 a.m. until the hour of Mass at 11:00 a.m. Burial will take place in the spring at Calvary Cemetery in Tomahawk. Memorials are appreciated to St. Mary's Catholic School or to Northwoods Serenity Alzheimer's Unit at Golden Age Nursing Home.