Dominic Pulczinski

Dominic Pulczinski, 67, of Greenbush, MN, died on Thursday, January 13, 2011 at his home in Greenbush.

Dominic Francis Pulczinski, the son of Vincent & Frances (Pietruszewski) Pulczinski, was born December 15, 1943 at Roseau, MN. He grew up on the family farm near Leo, rural Greenbush, MN. He attended school at Greenbush and graduated from Greenbush High School in 1961. He worked at Kiene Farms at Kennedy, MN and at Dickson Farms at Gilby, ND. He also worked in curb & gutter construction in the Twin Cities. Nick married Judy Gonshorowski on September 4, 1971 at Minneapolis. They then lived at Gilby, ND until they returned to Greenbush in 1973. He began working at Robertson Lumber Co. (later Greenbush Lumber) where he worked until he retired in November of 2009.

Nick had served in the US Army and was a member of the Moen-Zimek Post 88, American Legion of Greenbush. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, gardening, building construction and just being outdoors. He also enjoyed cooking and baking bread.

Nick is survived by his wife—Judy. Children: Jason (Nicole) Pulczinski of Farmington, MN, Janelle Pulczinski of Madison, WI & Jesse (Samantha) Pulczinski of Greenbush.

Sisters & Brothers: Bernadette (Hector) Reese of Greenbush, Henry (Linda) Pulczinski of Lancaster, MN, Marie (Robert) Ravera of West Covina, CA, Paulette (Richard) Stegeman of Detroit Lakes, MN, Elizabeth (Bruce) Duray of Billings, MT, Janice (Donald) Ryan of Thief River Falls, MN, Marci (Craig) Lindahl of Thief River Falls, MN & Joette Ode of Badger, MN. Many nieces, nephews and other relatives & friends.

He was preceded in death by his parents, an infant son—John, sister—Toni (& Clayton) Kjos and an infant brother—Vincent.

Dominic Pulczinski died on Thursday, January 13, 2011 at his home in Greenbush at the age of 67 years and 29 days. Many enjoyed his uncanny sense of humor but mostly he will be remembered for his gentle heart and his infinite wisdom.

Funeral Service was held on Monday, January 17, 2011 at in Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church in Greenbush with Father Bill DeCrans, officiating. Music was provided by Jeanne Novacek and The Contemporary Band. Bernie Reese and Marita Becker were the Readers. The Altar Servers were Joe Stusynski, Ely & Ethan Novacek. The Gift Bearers were Nick’s eight Goddaughters. Jerome & Elinor Kosenina served as Eucharistic Ministers. The Casket Bearers were Jerry Maxwell, Harlan Olson, Leroy & Albin Pulczinski, Arlyn Anderson and Craig Lindahl. Military Honors were provided by Moen-Zimek Post 88, American Legion of Greenbush. Interment was in Blessed Sacrament Catholic Cemetery of Greenbush with Gieseke Funeral Chapel of Greenbush in charge of arrangements.