VERNON PAVLAK
March 03, 1941 - April 02, 2022
Obituary
Vernon C. Pavlak, age 81, passed away Saturday, April 2, 2022, at Oakridge Gardens Rehab. He was born March 3, 1941, in Oakfield, WI, son of the late Stanley and Elvira (Schroeder) Pavlak. Vernon drove semi for many years for Reese Trucking, ForeWay Express and C.F.
On April 20, 1963, he married Nancy Schultz in Neenah. Together they had 3 children: Karen (Jack) Cowling, Scott Pavlak, Duane (Jodi) Pavlak 7 grandchildren: Stephanie (Derek) Lenz, Marcia (Chris) Anderson, Joe (Christine) Cowling, Greg Cowling (special friend Katie), Deven (Ashley) Pavlak, Jake (Alicia) Dobbe Jackie Dobbe; 10 great grandchildren: Grace & Sam Lenz, Hailie & Lily Anderson, Miranda Cowling, Berklee & Everlee Pavlak, Austin, Skylar, & Kennedy Dobbe.
Nancy passed away Nov. 5, 1992. Vernon married Dorothy Wege on March 19, 1996. He is further survived by his step-children: Donald Jr. (Lori) Uttecht, Debra (John) Esch; step grandchildren: Autum Esch, Jennifer, Sheena & Kristie Uttecht. Step great grandchildren: Brice, Devan & Caleb; brothers and sisters: Chuck (Linda) Pavlak, Ron (Jeannie) Pavlak, Bob (Lana) Pavlak, Bea (Lloyd) Zirbel, Barb (Mike) Greisbach, Shirley Van Horn, Nancy's sister, Margaret (Gary) Lamb. Dorothy's brother & sisters: Jim (Pam) McLeod, Jan DeKeyser, Jean Spilker.
Vernon was preceded in death by Nancy's parents, Roydon & Ruth Schultz; his second wife, Dorothy; brother, Gordon; brothers-in-law: Raymond Manteuful, Jerry Spilker & Ed DeKeyser.
He is also survived by many nieces & nephews and dear friends.
A memorial service will be held at 6:00 PM on Friday April 8, 2022, at Neenah's Westgor Funeral Home. The visitation will be held from 3:00 PM until the hour of service. In lieu of flowers a memorial has been established.