Donald D. PAVLOSKI
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Donald D. PAVLOSKI

  • January 31, 1937 - October 16, 2011
  • Marquette, Michigan
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“To the Pavloski family, my thought are with you all. The memories of Don can never be taken away. He was a heck of a guy. ”
1 of 41 | Posted by: John Lunn - Burnsville, MN

“Mark/Sherri and family, I am so sorry to hear of your father's passing. May the memories you share get you through this tough time. Know that your...Read More » ”
2 of 41 | Posted by: Betsy Demaray - Sault Ste. Marie, MI

“I THANK GOD FOR DON AND ALL MY FAMILY. I AM SAD HE HAD TO LEAVE US. I AM HAPPY FOR MEMIRIES. I WISH ALL OF HIS FAMILY PEACE. LOVE DEBBIE ”
3 of 41 | Posted by: DEBBIE STENSBERG - WI - COUSIN

“Dear Pavloski Family...we were so sorry to learn of Don's passing...he was a great guy that everyone loved and will be missed by all. Our thoughts...Read More » ”
4 of 41 | Posted by: Joyce & Bob Herman - Palmer, MI

“To The Pavloski family. Thinking of all of you today. The many memories of the times spent at the Fitch street home. The biggest of the " Pavs" Mr...Read More » ”
5 of 41 | Posted by: Jeffrey James and family - FL

“Marilyn and family~ I always looked at u and Don as my grandparents. Always had good advice and always made me smile. I will miss helping Don in his...Read More » ”
6 of 41 | Posted by: Kristi DeCaire - Marquette, MI

“Dear Amy and Family, So sorry to here of your Father's passing. Don was a great Man and he was a great person to work for. He instilled qualities in...Read More » ”
7 of 41 | Posted by: David DesJardins - Dallas, TX

“Dear Paul and Family, We are so sorry to hear of the loss of your father. You are in our thoughts and prayers. ”
8 of 41 | Posted by: Ann and John Parent - Marquette, MI

“My friend. ”
9 of 41 | Posted by: Mark Simon - Marquette, MI

“My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this difficult time. ”
10 of 41 | Posted by: Lisa Verdoni - Sault Sainte Marie, MI

“Jackie and Family, I am so sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you. ”
11 of 41 | Posted by: Michele Cavin - Marquette, MI

“Back in the late 6o's I applied for a job as a student assistant to Northern Michigan University Photographer Don Pavloski. Don gave me a tryout in...Read More » ”
12 of 41 | Posted by: Bob Hallinen - Anchrage, AK

“Dear Jackie and all Pavloski Family, My heart goes out to you in your time of sorrow. For the lives he has touched his memories will live on...Read More » ”
13 of 41 | Posted by: Kristine Chambers - Victorville, CA

“To the Pavloski Family: Mrs. Jamrich and I express our sincerest sympathies in this moment of sadness. We remember Don as a dedicated and superb...Read More » ”
14 of 41 | Posted by: Dr. & Mrs. John X. Jamrich - FL

“I am deeply saddened by Don's death. He was a frequent visitor to Public TV 13 where he photographed visiting dignitaries in our studio for press...Read More » ”
15 of 41 | Posted by: Bruce Turner - Marquette, MI

“Dear Jackie, Riley, Caiden and Mallorie: I am sorry to learn about your father/grandfather's passing. He had a wonderful life, with a loving family...Read More » ”
16 of 41 | Posted by: Bonnie Katz - Victorville, CA

“Dear Pavloski Family, I am so saddened to hear of Don's passing. I had the pleasure and honor of working with him during my time in the...Read More » ”
17 of 41 | Posted by: TIna (Sehl) Menhennick - MI

“I am a family friend and former student photographer who worked under Don in NMU's news bureau between 1979 and 1982. He was a tremendous influence...Read More » ”
18 of 41 | Posted by: John Shibley - Sault Ste. Marie, MI

“I am so sorry for your loss. May your memories and support of your loving family help you through this difficult time. - One of the Wednesday...Read More » ”
19 of 41 | Posted by: Pat Jerry - Marquette, MI

“Pavloski Family- My thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time! ”
20 of 41 | Posted by: Richard Riekkola - Lansing, MI

“Pavloski Family, Words seem inadequate to express the sadness we feel about your father's death. Please know you are in our thoughts and hearts. ...Read More » ”
21 of 41 | Posted by: Rachel Byma - St. Ignace, MI

“To the entire Pavloski family, My families prayers are with you at this difficult time. Don was a great man with a great sense of humor, once you...Read More » ”
22 of 41 | Posted by: Bill Lempesis - Appleton, WI

“Don and his family were our backyard neighbors. We'll always remember him as a quiet and happy soul. Our condolences go out to his family during this...Read More » ”
23 of 41 | Posted by: Liz and George Ellis - AZ

“Sincere sympathy to the Pavloski family for your loss. I had the pleasure of working in the same office with Don at NMU. Even though it was for a...Read More » ”
24 of 41 | Posted by: Kristi Evans - MI

“Special thought and prayers for your family. Life gets pretty tough. Take it one day at a time and love your kids with all your might. With...Read More » ”
25 of 41 | Posted by: Donna Porterfield - Rudyard, MI

“Dear Pavloski Family, I have many fond memories of time spent at the Pavloski home and Mr. Pavloski was a big part of those memories. I hope all...Read More » ”
26 of 41 | Posted by: Sandy Enright-Nadeau - Marquette, MI

“Dear Ann and all of The Pavloski Family, You are all in my thoughts and prayers. I remember how much fun we had with your dad/husband, he always...Read More » ”
27 of 41 | Posted by: Sue Martin - Coeur d'Alene, ID

“I am so sorry to here of Dons passing. He was a good friend and also a good person . I will miss him. Rest in Peace Don -- Randy Ryoti ”
28 of 41 | Posted by: Randy Ryoti - Reedsville, WI

“There are no words to adequately say how sorry I am. How do you measure the life of this great man? Look at his family - he was beyond successful....Read More » ”
29 of 41 | Posted by: Angela DuFay - Marquette, MI

“Dear Pavloski family your in my thoughts at this time. "Pav" was a great guy loved when he use to go to away hockey games had some great chats with...Read More » ”
30 of 41 | Posted by: Bill Blohm - Marquette, MI

“To the Pavloski Family, Lana and I are sorry to hear about you loss. I have many great memories of Don as we grew up in Marquette and I'm sure a...Read More » ”
31 of 41 | Posted by: Terry Harstford - Sullivan, WI

“Don was such a great man. I still remember Don as the first Pavloski I met when I began attending NMU. Shortly thereafter, I met Ann and her...Read More » ”
32 of 41 | Posted by: Michael Sonnenberg - Alpena, MI

“Sorry about your loss. May your family find peace and comfort at this time. ”
33 of 41 | Posted by: Jim McDowell - Rudyard, MI

“Holly, Chopper and boys - You are all in my thoughts and prayers. He will always be with you, looking in on you from time to time. Maybe a beautiful...Read More » ”
34 of 41 | Posted by: Wendy - Waunakee, WI

“To the Pavloski Family, I am very sorry for your loss. Dono was a great person and I have many fond memories of growing up close to your family....Read More » ”
35 of 41 | Posted by: Jerry Garceau - Marquette, MI

“So very sorry to hear of you loss...My prayers are with you and your family. If you need anything please call, I am only a short distance away!! ”
36 of 41 | Posted by: Camie Hansen - Houghton Lake, MI

“To the Pavloski family, You are all in our thoughts and prayers. Now he is in Heaven looking down upon all of you and taking those pictures from...Read More » ”
37 of 41 | Posted by: Linda Belanger Monty - Marquette, MI

“I just wanted to express my sincere condolensces to the Pavloski family. You are in my thoughts and prayers. I was fortunate enough to work with Don...Read More » ”
38 of 41 | Posted by: Dave Forsberg - Lansing, MI

“Pavloski Family, I am so sorry and saddened by this loss. You are all in my thoughts at this difficult time. Please know how many people are...Read More » ”
39 of 41 | Posted by: Lisa Taylor - Marquette, MI

“As a photographer Don Pavloski was the best -- a genuine perfectionist. I'll never forget the many times he entered my office and plopped what looked...Read More » ”
40 of 41 | Posted by: Mike Clark - Engadine, MI

“Marilyn, We are so sorry for your loss. You're in our hearts and in our prayers. Deb Pascoe Jessica Pascoe ”
41 of 41 | Posted by: Deb Pascoe - Marquette, MI


Donald D. Pavloski, 74, of 1901 Division St., Marquette, died Sunday evening, October 16, 2011 in the Hospice Suite at Marquette General Hospital with his loving family at his side and under the care of U.P. Home Health and Hospice. Don was born January 31, 1937 in Wisconsin Rapids, Wisconsin, a son of the late Clarence "Red" and Sadie (Daines) Pavloski. He was a 1955 graduate of Assumption High School in Wisconsin Rapids. He then attended the Ray-Vogue School of Photography in Chicago later receiving an Associates Degree from Bay de Noc Community College in Escanaba in 1969 and a Bachelor's Degree from Northern Michigan University. Don was employed as NMU's official photographer for 30 years and was actively involved in the community in which he lived. He loved to travel and spend quality time with his grandchildren and family. An avid outdoorsman, he enjoyed hunting and fishing. He was a member of St. Michael's Catholic Church. Don is survived by his wife of 53 years, the former Marilyn Ann Friedgen whom he married on November 9, 1957 in Escanaba; six children, Mark Donald (Sherri) Pavloski of Rudyard, MI, Amy (Rob) Armstrong of Pensacola Beach, FL, Paul Eric (Sheila) Pavloski of Appleton, WI, Holly (Chopper Shanks) Pavloski of Negaunee, Jackie Nason of Victorville, CA and Ann (Christopher) Collins of Negaunee; 12 grandchildren, Nicholas and Daine Pavloski, Morgan and Madeline Armstrong, Del, Mick and Ben (Stephanie) Shanks, Riley, Caiden and Mallorie Nason, Eli and Abby Collins; four great grandchildren, Kain, Koal, Autumn and Madison Shanks; four siblings, Janice (Chuck) Hepp of Wisconsin Rapids, WI, Peter (Barb) Pavloski of Nekoosa, WI,, Tom (Rita) Pavloski of Wisconsin Rapids, and Mary Ann (Mitch) Anderson of Eagan, MN; a sister-in-law, Darlene Pavloski of Hancock; also numerous nieces and nephews. Preceding him in death besides his parents was a brother, Mike Pavloski. Visitation will be held at St. Michael's Catholic Church on Thursday from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. where a Funeral Mass will be celebrated at 1 p.m. with the Rev. Larry VanDamme officiating. Burial will take place in the Holy Cross Cemetery. Don's grandsons will act as his casket bearers. Those wishing to make an expression of sympathy are kindly asked to consider U.P. Home Health and Hospice, 1414 W. Fair Ave., Marquette, MI 49855 or the St. Vincent de Paul Food Pantry, 2119 Presque Isle Ave., Marquette, MI 49855 in Mr. Pavloski's memory. The Canale-Tonella Funeral Home is assisting the family where memories may be shared at www.canalefuneral.com