Tomah - Calvin Carl Pasch, 86, of Tomah passed away peacefully with his loving family by his side on Thursday, February 23, 2023 at Tomah Health. He was born on May 28, 1936 to Carl A. and Lula T. (Kaus) Pasch in Sparta. On June 28, 1936 he was baptized at Immanuel Lutheran Church, Dorset Ridge and confirmed on April 2, 1950 at St. John Ev. Lutheran Church in Kendall. Calvin grew up on the family farm on Dorset Ridge in the Kendall area. He was a member of the Kendall High School Graduating Class of 1954. After graduation, Calvin served in the United States Army from 1959-1961. He was united in marriage to Bernieta I. Miller on September 19, 1964. In 1969, Calvin and Bernieta moved to a small country farm north of Tomah. Calvin went to work at the Tomah VA Medical Center in 1964, starting out in the housekeeping department. He worked his way up to the Laundry Plant Manager position, retiring in 1997, with 35 years of service. Calvin had many interests through the years; from raising 3 children to socializing with family and friends. Calvin had great appreciation for his family and his beloved grandchildren. He was an avid outdoorsman and enjoyed hiking, biking, and attending Badger Football games in the fall. Calvin also enjoyed music and polka dancing. He looked forward to attending dances at Concordia Ballroom in LaCrosse and countless dance halls around the area. He was a longtime member of St. Paul Ev. Lutheran Church.
He is survived by his children, David (Julie) Pasch of Sycamore, IL, Alan Pasch of Tomah, and Ellen (Todd) Dunahee of Randolph, granddaughter, Janelle Pasch of Maryland, sister-in-law, Bertha Leeser, and a brother-in-law, James Bernhardt. He is further survived by nieces, nephews, other relatives, and many friends.
In addition to his parents, Carl and Lula, he was further preceded in death by his wife, Bernieta, grandson, Aaron Pasch, special friend, Arlene Dunnigan, and brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law, Charles Leeser, Merle and Berniece Helming, Mabel Bernhardt, and William and Diane Miller.
A Memorial Service will be held on Saturday, March 4, 2023, 11:00 AM at St. Paul Ev. Lutheran Church, 525 Superior Ave., Tomah. Pastor Robert Gerke will officiate. Burial will be in Oak Grove Cemetery. Relatives and friends are invited for a time of visitation on Friday from 4:00 PM until 7:00 PM at the Sonnenburg Family Funeral Home, 801 E. Monowau Street, Tomah and on Saturday at the church from 10:00 AM until the time of the service. Online condolences can be offered by visiting www.sonnenburgfamilyfh.com
Memorials in Calvin’s memory can be given to St. Paul Ev. Lutheran Church for the 150th Anniversary Celebration.
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