Joseph Andrew Pagac

Joseph Andrew Pagac, age 78, of Sugar Camp, formally of Milwaukee died Saturday, July 30, 2011 at his home surrounded by his loving family. Joseph was born June 18, 1933 in Milwaukee to Anton and Christine (Svach) Pagac. He graduated from West Division High School in Milwaukee in 1951. Joseph married the former Patricia Gietzen at St. Michael’s in Milwaukee. They always enjoyed spending time in the northwoods at their cabin. He worked for Continental Can Company for 43 years. Joseph was an outdoorsman, loving to hunt and fish. He especially loved spending time with his family.

Joseph is survived by his wife, Patricia, a daughter, Margaret (William) Peterson of Wauwatosa, four grandchildren, Hannah, Megan, Aubree and JJ, his brother, Edward (Ruth) Pagac, his sisters, Marion Fisher and Angelina Racette.

He was preceded in death by his parents, a son, Joseph John, two brothers, John and Tony and two sisters, Florence and Judy.

A memorial mass will be at St Kunegunda Catholic Church in Sugar Camp, Wisconsin on Saturday, August 6, 2011 at 11:00 A.M. with Father Patrick Mulrooney officiating. Visitation will be at the church at 10:30 A.M until the time of service. Hildebrand Russ Funeral Home, 715-365-4343 is assisting the family with arrangements. All are invited to sign the guestbook at hildebrandfh.com