"Dear All,
I am moved to share with you my sincere sympathy. Even though Mom's final year was not easy for her, she did remain true to her kind nature till the very end. Margie, Ariana, and I were fortunate to visit mom the last 3 days of her earthly life. She was quite tired and sleepy much of the time. When I was saying good-bye before my return to Texas, she opened her eyes after a hug and kiss and said: "Take care of your family." She always thought of others before herself.
I wil always love you, mom! We shall embrace again in the oceans of light.
As God encompasseth all things, we come from Him and to Him we return, I share with readers this prayer from his Holiness, The Ba'b: "Say: God sufficeth all things above all things and nothing in the heavens or the earth but God sufficeth. Verily, He is in Himself, the Knower, the Sustainer, the Omnipotent" "
In loving memory of
Pauline A. Humpal
Pauline Amelia (Hoedebecke) Humpal, 89, of Hales Corners died May 26, 2014 at Clement Manor, Greenfield, Wisconsin.
Born October 2, 1924 in Teutopolis, Illinois, the daughter of Eduard and Adel Hoedebecke. She met Ermin Humpal, "her handsome sailor" while working at the USO in St. Louis, and they were married on June 8, 1946.
Pauline was a long-time active member of St. Mary's Catholic Faith Community, Hales Corners. She was a Minister of the Eucharist and also of Hospitality. She volunteered in multiple capacities in the Altar Society, at fish fries and dinners. She served on the board of the Young at Heart.
She was an Honorary member of the Priests of the Sacred Heart (SCJ) having done extensive volunteering at the Sacred Heart School of Theology. This work included leading the group of women who collected, sorted and packed clothes and eyeglasses for missions in Brazil and Africa.
Surviving her is her husband, sons, Frank (Judy) and Ted (Mary Ellen), daughters Claire (Larry) Marshall of Germantown, Tennessee, Kathleen (Dennis) Christensen of Alexandria, Minnesota, Mary Martens, Margie (Fariborz) Davoodi of Flower Mound, Texas; sisters Dolores Thompson, Jean Roth of St. Louis, Missouri, Rosemary Strohl of Neoga, Illinois; brother Floyd (Buz) of Sigel, Illinois. Grandchildren Carolin, Steve & Nathan (Michaela) Humpal; Angela, Jessie, Kate (Jonathan Lyons) & Chad Marshall; Joey, Heidi (Jeff) Hall & Ted Christensen; Brian (Kristin) Martens; Patrick & Joseph Humpal; Zacharia, Shohreh, Ariana & Aara Davoodi, and great-grandchildren Adelaide Humpal, Ryan, Owen & Cecilia Hall, and Olivia & Nolan Martens.
She was preceded in death by her parents, 2 brothers (Edward and Joseph) and 2 sisters (Roberta and Sr. Liguori [Betty Lou]).
Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:30 AM, Friday, May 30, 2014 at Clement Manor Chapel, 3939 South 92nd Street, Greenfield, WI. Private burial in Union Grove Veterans' Cemetery. Visitation at the chapel from 9:30-10:30 AM.
In lieu of flowers, donations to Pauline's favorite charity, Catholic Relief Services (www.crs.org/donate) would be appreciated.
Sincere gratitude to the nurses and staff at Clement Manor for the loving care given to Pauline and the therapy department for their efforts to make her life more comfortable.
Tributes
"Claire and Family, Jim and I extend our condolences to you and your family. I remember your Mom as being very kind and patient, even when we were not always so innocent and maybe a little too carefree. A fond memory for me is when your Mom and Dad would pull up our driveway and the summer fun would begin, whether it be playing canasta, monopoly, exploring mud, or just talking. Your Mom was always understanding in letting us spend as much time as we could with each other. Our prayers and thoughts are with you during this challenging time. Jim and Melvi Bina"
"Uncle Ermin and Family, Jim and I extend our condolences to you and your family. Aunt Pauline was a caring and wonderful person who was very devoted to her family. Our thoughts and prayers are with each of you. Jim and Melvi (Humpal) Bina"
"You were a devoted Christian and loving wife to an American hero. A very wonderful Mother, to all your children. Words cannot express how I feel about the love I have for you and Ermin, and for letting me be part of your family. Thank You for the wonderful wife you gave me. You made Kathy so happy each time she talked to you, I have a part of you with her. Thank You Dennis "