Rita Margaret (Kizewski) Pavelski, 87, was called to her heavenly Father on November 24, 2024 after struggling with kidney failure for many years. With her children by her side, she passed peacefully.
Rita was born January 17, 1937 to Benedict and Mary (Waldoch) Kizewski in the town of Stevens Point, Wisconsin. She grew up attending local schools in the Stevens Point area. Rita worked at St. Michael’s in the X-Ray department then later at Whiting Plover Papermill sorting paper.
In 1956, she married the love of her life Emil. She once again returned to work at St. Michael’s until she became a full-time, Mom.
In 1969, she and her husband Emil purchased Hiawatha Bar in Junction City and ran a successful business for 30 years. Rita was a natural in the bar, since she is very outgoing and a lot of fun to be around. She had a great sense of humor in the bar and her customers loved her. Rita’s favorite things to do were getting her hair done every Friday and then going out to eat at a restaurant with her husband Emil and extended family. This was one classy lady, her jewelry always had to match her outfit and she was always well dressed. She also enjoyed vacationing, gambling, and visiting casinos. Rita loved her husband Emil, church picnics, and especially polka music and dancing. You could always find her at the Cherry Tree or under the Bingo tent. She also enjoyed cooking, trying new recipes and made the best potato salad ever. Rita loved spending time with her family and looked forward to their visits.
She is survived by her children, Randy (Sandy) Pavelski of Junction City, Cindy (Dana) Jarman of Stevens Point, Ken (Sherry) Pavelski of Stevens Point and Doreen (Richard) Velasco of California, 9 grandchildren, 21 great grandchildren and 1 great great grandchild.
Rita was preceded in death by her parents Benedict and Mary (Waldoch)Kizewski, husband Emil, 5 brothers Norman Baker, Eugene, Jerome, Benedict Jr. and Thomas Kizewski, and 6 sisters Adeline (Kizewski) Kielpinski, Violet (Kizewski) DeMoises Gladys (Kisewski) Laszewski, Germain (Kizewski) Redding, Doris (Kizewski) Jankowski, Patricia (Kizewski) Sankey, and survived by one sister, Marilyn Kizewski.
The family would like to thank Rita’s nephrologist, Dr. Rebecca Blonsky and her assistant Kelly for their care of Rita over the last 9 years. They would also like to thank Compassus, Hospice. They would especially like to thank Teresa Ewing for her loving help with in home care for Rita.
A memorial service will be held on Monday, December 2, 2024 at 9:00 a.m. followed by a rosary at 11:00 a.m. and Mass of Christian Burial at 11:20 a.m. completing the service at St. Michael Catholic Church, 324 Main St., Junction City, WI 54443 with Reverend Maria Packiam Pitchai Savari presiding. Burial will follow in the Parish Cemetery. Rembs Funeral Home is assisting the family.
Condolences may be sent online at www.rembsfh.com
Author: News Desk
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