- Paul W. Jonas
Paul W. Jonas, age 58 of 1127 Harbor St., Two Rivers, entered eternal peace early Sunday morning, July 29, 2001 at the Hamilton Memorial Home, surrounded by his family, after a long, hard-fought battle with cancer.
Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Wednesday, August 1, 2001 at St. Johns Ev. Lutheran Church, Two Rivers. Officiating at the service will be Rev. David Scherbarth, with burial to follow in Holy Cross Cemetery, Two Rivers.
Paul was born August 28, 1942 in Mishicot, WI, son of the late Emmath & Martha Blum Jonas. He attended St. John's Lutheran School in Two Rivers, and Washington High School, graduating with the class of 1961.
On October 8, 1970 he was married to Linda Copley. For a number of years, Paul operated the Golden Cage, and the Loading Zone in Two Rivers. He was later employed with Manitowoc Disposal for many years, followed by Superior Services of Sheboygan. He was a longtime, faithful member of St. John's Ev. Lutheran Church, Two Rivers. Paul was an avid Badger Fan, a Mendota Club Member, and a member of
the Big Red Club. He enjoyed many years of attending Badger Games, and camping with family & friends at Cedar Valley Camp Ground.
Survivors include his wife, Linda, his children & grandchildren, Paula & Cory Shimulunas of Two Rivers, and their children Macmahon & Cade; Sarah Parker of Two Rivers, and her children Alyssa & Alex; Jamie Jonas
& special friend Letty Kozlowski of Two Rivers, and his children Amber & Brittany; John & Bernadine Jonas of Colorado, and their children Madison & Cooper; one brother & sister-in-law, Wayne (June) Jonas, Niles,
Michigan, one sister-in-law Judy (Paul) Jonas Virnoche, Two Rivers, and two special aunts, Elva Baker, and Edna Steger. He is further survived by his father-in-law and mother-in-law, Joseph & Carol Waskow, Two Rivers; three sisters-in-law, and a brother-in-law, Claire (Gary) Hynek, Mountain, WI, Phyllis (Gary) Wettstein, Sheboygan, Brian (Jerilyn) Waskow, Lori (Lee) Bruechert, all of Two Rivers; two special friends of the family Sandy Marmes and Jean Gulbrand. Nieces, nephews, other relatives and many friends.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by infant twin sisters, and two brothers, Karl & Winton Jonas.
Relatives and friends may call at the Deja & Martin Funeral Chapels, Two Rivers from 5:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. Tuesday evening, and after 9:00 a.m. Wednesday at the church, until the time of service at 10:30 a.m.
Memorials may be made to St. John's Lutheran Church, or St. John's New School Fund. In appreciation for all the prayers, visits, food, and loving support throughout Paul's illness, the family extends a heartfelt Thank
You to: Judy (Jonas) Virnoche, Gary & Lori Shavlik, Kent & Dana Anderson, Bob & Bonnie Vanne, Dennis & Nancy Schwalbe, Pete & Patti Dufek, Bob & Barb Schroeder, Chuck Schultz, and Jill & Patty. Your kindness will always be remembered!
The family also extends a special Thank You to Dr. Yetter, Mary Rehrauer, and the entire staff of the Vince Lombardi Cancer Care Center for the excellent top notch care, and also to the staffs of Aurora Medical Center and the Hamilton Memorial Home.
Linda is also grateful for the entire staff of Manitowoc Family Practice. Because of each and everyone of you, our burden has been lightened tremendosly.
Herald Times Reporter
July 30, 2001
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