Gregory Pampuch

Of Merrill, died unexpectedly Saturday morning, December 7, 2013 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital after a brief illness.

Age 56, Greg was born September 25, 1957 in Milwaukee, WI. He is the son of Leona (Delikowski) Pampuch of Custer, and the late Paul Pampuch.

He attended schools in Milwaukee and graduated from Milwaukee Trade & Technical High School.

He enlisted in the U. S Marine Corp on September 3, 1975. He received his training at Camp Pendleton in California. Greg served with Co. F, 2nd Battalion of the 24th Marine Division. He was promoted to Corporal (Meritoriously) while serving in the U.S.M.C. Reserves. He was awarded the Rifle Expert Badge.

Greg worked for Wausau Iron Works, the Semco Co. in Merrill, and most recently driving forklift for Graphic Packaging of Wausau for the past fifteen years.

He enjoyed the outdoors and loved fishing and hunting. Spending time with his family and friends was very special to him.

Greg loved cooking, making his own sausage and butchering chickens with his friends, and loved the Packers.

He is survived by his mother, Leona Pampuch of Custer, and many numerous extended family and friends.

He was preceded in death by his father: Paul, one brother: Michael, his maternal grandparents: Mike and Mary Delikowski, and paternal grandparents: Paul and Valaria Pampuch.

Funeral Mass will be 11:00 A.M. Wednesday, December 11, 2013 at St. Ladislaus Catholic Church in Bevent. Rev. Norman Boneck officiating. Burial will follow in the St. Ladislaus Parish Cemetery. Family and Friends may call from 4:00 P.M. to 7:00 P.M. Tuesday at St. Ladislaus Church and from 9:00 A.M. Wednesday at the church until the time for Mass. There will be a Parish Rosary prayed at 6:00 P.M. Tuesday evening at the Church. The Pisarski/Dzikoski Funeral Home is honored to be serving the family. Online condolences may be sent by visiting www.pisarskifuneralhome.com.

Greg, we love you and will miss your wonderful jolly entertainment, and remember, "Not as Lean, Not as Mean, but still a Marine."