Wendell H. Pawlowski, age 87, of Circle passed away on Friday, August 28, 2020 at St. Vincent’s Hospital in Billings.
Wendell was born on January 23, 1933 in Alpena, South Dakota, the son of Leonard and Lydia (Bartels) Pawlowski. At a very young age he lost his mother and was adopted and raised by Irene (Reinemer) Pawlowski. Wendell grew up near Circle and graduated from Circle High School in 1950. After high school, Wendell enlisted in the United States Army and was honorably discharged in 1962. He returned to Circle and began farming and raising sheep. In 1970, Wendell married Mary Wagner in Casper, Wyoming and they would have celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary in December.
Wendell enjoyed hunting, snowmobiling, trap shooting and was involved in the Circle Rifle Club, Volunteer Fire Dept, McCone County Museum and the Memorial Building Association. He was currently working for the museum as the curator. He loved going to auction sales and never came home without buying something. He loved baseball and was a Little League coach and a Cubs fan.
Wendell is survived by his wife Mary Pawlowski of Circle, MT; a sister-in-law Nora Pawlowski and numerous nieces, nephews and cousins. He was preceded in death by his parents, his step-mother Irene, four brothers, Howard, Wilmer, Wayne and Larry, and sisters-in-law Laurel Pawlowski, Darlene Pawlowski and Edie Pawlowski.
Visitation will be held prior to the funeral on Saturday, September 5, 2020 from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. at the First Lutheran Church in Circle. The Funeral Service will be held on Saturday, September 5, 2020 at 1:00 p.m. at the First Lutheran Church in Circle. Interment will follow in the Riverview Cemetery with full military honors. Condolences may be sent to the family by visiting: www.stevensonandsons.com.
Should friends desire, memorials may be made to the charity of one’s choice.
Service Schedule
Visitation
11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
Saturday September 5, 2020
First Lutheran Church
Circle, Montana 59215
Funeral Service
1:00 p.m.
Saturday September 5, 2020
First Lutheran Church
Circle, Montana 59215
Service Schedule
Visitation
11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
Saturday September 5, 2020
First Lutheran Church
Circle, Montana 59215
Funeral Service
1:00 p.m.
Saturday September 5, 2020
First Lutheran Church
Circle, Montana 59215
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Kaylee Kleinsasser says
We are so sad to hear about Wendell’s passing. My girls loved visiting the museum every summer and he was a special part of all the fun. When my youngest first started going there when she was 3 years old, she asked grandma why his name was Window. May loving memories comfort you.
Kaylee (Kountz) Kleinsasser
Glen and Teena Bollinger says
Our deepest sympathy on your loss. We always enjoyed visiting with Wendell, Just has a nice visit with him at the fair, You will be in out thoughts and prayers. God Bless!
Glen and Teena Bollinger
Jere Sullivan says
Dog gone it anyway. Wendell was a good friend, I never made a trip to Circle in 67 years that I did not look him up.
In 2015 I took my son and two grand sons back to Circle He gave them the royal tour. Threw in lots of stories.
He was a great man to have as a friend.
I hate when the times comes to take the phone number of a goo friend out of your speed dial.
GOD PLESS YOU WENDELL.
JERE AND ALEXINA SULLIVAN OF SPOKANE.
Nina Waller says
So very sorry. We never went home to Circle that we did not stop to see Wendell at the museum. He made the tour so memorable for our grandchildren.. He was a treasure. Prayers and Godspeed.
Nina and Howard Waller.
Laura Dreyer Bleazard says
Mary, I was saddened to hear about Wendell’s passing. All those Pawlowski men gone now! Wendell, like Uncle Elmo was so dedicated to the Museum. He will be greatly missed. I think of the two of you together and remember there was always smiles on both of you and a sparkle in your eyes. I know you have wonderful, fun memories. May God soften your sorrow with those beautiful memories!
Jackie Boysun says
Rest easy Wendell. Now there are some pretty dig shoes to fill. Wendell was always involved in something. Many memories of the coffee guys at Kay’s. Condolences to you Mary and all those Pawlowski kids!
Jackie and Grant Boysun
Judy Fuchs says
Mary I am so sorry to hear that you and Circle have lost Wendell. He was a special friend to everyone who had the pleasure of knowing him. You are in my thoughts and prayers. Judy Hawkinson Fuchs, Moorhead, MN
Greg Berger says
I’m so so to hear of Wendell’s passing. He was a heck of a man that coached many a kid in rifle shoot, me included, and also was one of the most profound experts of McCone county history, a true treasure to this county. His visits and occasional witty comments were something I always looked forward to when I ran into him throughout town or at the gun shows he attended. I salute you, Wendell, they broke the mold and you continued to serve your community after you served your country. Rest In Peace, my friend.
Faye Piroutek says
We enjoyed visiting with Wendell at the Museum. He enjoyed talking about the guns and the cattle drive and plenty of stories to go with the pictures and books. Our family enjoyed his kindness and thoughtfulness. The whole community suffers the loss of a good man. Sorry, Mary and family, for your loss. Prayers are with you.
Faye (Kelly) Piroutek and family
Tim Wilhelm says
Wendell was such a wonderful and friendly soul Condolences to Mary and the Pawlowski Family Ihave great memories of Wendell at the museum and also rifle club RIP Wendell