In loving memory of

Hildegarde A. Panarusky
October 6, 1921 - May 11, 2008

HILDEGARDE A. PANARUSKY
 
Mrs. Hildegarde Panarusky, of Harbour House in Greendale, formerly of Port Washington, passed away at Cedar Campus Hospice in West Bend on Sunday, May 11th.  She was 86 years old.  Hildegarde was born in Milwaukee on October 6, 1921, daughter of Albert and Amelia Rolof Wollmann.  On November 8, 1941 she was united in marriage with Alvin “Beno” Panarusky in Port Washington.  The couple settled in Port Washington and raised their three children. Her husband preceded her in death in 2006.   Mrs. Panarusky was a seamstress at the former Midwest Outerwear for 30 years.  As a member of St. John’s Lutheran Church, she was also active in the Ladies Guild.  Hildegarde was also a member of the Port Washington Historical Society.  She enjoyed sewing and crocheting, and made afghans for family members.  Mrs. Panarusky also liked gardening.  She grew enough vegetables for a road-side stand many years, and canned and pickled produce for her family.  In her youth, she enjoyed motorcycle trips with her husband, and they frequently traveled through the Elder Hostel program in their later years.  Hildegarde is survived by her three children: Amy (Steve) Wissbroecker of Racine, Mike (Kathy) Panarusky of Grafton and Mark (Claire) Panarusky of Raleigh, NC, seven grandchildren and two great-grandchildren.  She is further survived by three sisters: Ruth Risse of Silver Creek, Edna Schwartz of West Bend and Ida (Richard) Klas of Fennimore, sister –in-law Carol Wollmann of Los Angeles, CA, nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.  She is preceded in death by her husband and seven siblings.  A Memorial Service will be held at 2PM on Sunday, May 18th at the Eernisse Funeral Home, 1600 W. Grand Ave., in Port Washington.  Pastor John Kleive will officiate.  She will later be laid to rest with her husband in Union Cemetery, Port Washington.  The family will receive visitors at the Funeral Home on Sunday from 12 noon until 2PM.   The family suggests memorials in Hildegarde's name to Harbour House, 5900 Mockingbird Lane, Greendale, WI 53129.   
Service:

2:00 PM at Eernisse Funeral Home 1600 W. Grand Avenue Port Washington, WI 53074 on May 18, 2008 (map/driving directions)


Cemetery:

Hildegarde will be inurned with her husband in Union Cemetery, Port Washington at a later date.

Tributes

Judith Eileen (long) Allsbrooks wrote on Aug 4, 2013:

"So sorry Amy, Mike and Mark, I did not see this until today. Your mother taught me so much about sewing. I often thought about her and I loved your father so intelligent. I moved to TN 8 yrs ago. Now 68 my self. Will always remember your family. Love to you all. Judy "

Jessica Wissbroecker wrote on Sep 16, 2008:

"I just wanted to sign this and say that i miss Hildy/ grandma so dearly as well as Beno/ Grandpa. i love you."

Annie Arnott wrote on May 15, 2008:

"Amy, Mike, Mark and families, My deepest sympathy in the lose of your Mom. I have so many wonderful childhood memories of your Mom. I am honored to be her niece. Amy, to loose your Mom and best friend is very difficult, your life will never be the same. Time will ease the pain in your heart. When your feeling sad remember all the special times you've shared and you will smile and feel her warmth. Love you all, Annie"

Donald Trice wrote on May 15, 2008:

"Dear Amy, Mike and Mark, Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your families during this difficult time. Respectfully, Donald, Nicki, Preston and James Trice "

M. Carol Wollmann wrote on May 14, 2008:

"Amy, Mike, Mark & families- You are all in my prayers and I am with you in heart mind & spirit at this time. God Bless. Love & Hugs Aunt Carol"