Was taken from us unexpectedly on Wednesday, November 18, 2009, age 64 years. Beloved husband for 40 years of Donna (nee Carlson). Loving father of Jeff (Sarah) and Brad (fiance-Annmarie) Ross. Cherished "Big Papa" of Jacob. Dear brother of Mickey (Tony) Iannacco, Pee Wee (Judy) Ross, Betsy (Don) Henk, Tom (Liz), Frank (Lori) Ross and Mary (Ron) Slupecki. Fond son-in-law of Mildred Carlson. Also survived by nieces, nephews, other family and countless friends. Visitation at the Funeral Home Sunday, November 22, 2009, 2-5:30 PM. Funeral Service at 5:30 PM. Private interment and military honors at Central Baptist Cemetery. Paulie was a retiree of the Ladish Company, a former member of the Iron Workers Local No. 8, a U.S. Army veteran and member of American Legion Post No. 43 in Stephenson, MI. Paulie was an avid bowler and golfer who loved life and lived it to the fullest. PRASSER-KLECZKA SOUTH SUBURBAN CHAPEL 6080 S. 27th St. 414-282-6080