"Jesus gives us true comfort, he said: ?I am the resurrection and the life. He that exercises faith in me, even though he dies, will come to life.? (John 11:25) Your beloved Paul has the wonderful hope of a resurrection to a righteous new world where sickness and death will be no more."
In loving memory of
Paul Hitz
November 16, 1964 - December 23, 2018
Paul Daniel Hitz, of Wausau, died Sunday, December 23, 2018, at the age of 54. He was born on November 16, 1964, in Antigo, a son of the late Gordon and Ramona (Keso) Hitz. He married Karen Fremming on May 17, 1986. She preceded him in death on October 5, 2013.
He attended Peace Lutheran Grade School and was a graduate of Antigo High School.
Paul was employed at Kolbe and Kolbe for over 20 years.
He enjoyed BINGO, fishing, golfing, old movies, music, playing cards and taking trips. He loved being around people especially family. He had a strong faith and loved God.
Survivors include five sisters, Helen (Louis) Zdrazil of Antigo, Diane Schroepfer of Antigo, Pamela (Gregory) Obst of Wausau, Lori (Carver) LaMonaca of Santa Fe, New Mexico, Cheri (John) Bloemer of Sun Prairie; eight brothers, John (Joyce) Hitz of Antigo, Gordon David (Cheryl) Hitz of Antigo, Bradley (Chris) Hitz of Greenville, Michael Hitz of Antigo, Herbert (Susan) Hitz of Cookeville, TN, Tommie (Tammy) Hitz of Antigo, Bill Hitz of Denver, Colorado and James (Theresa) Hitz of Bryant; his soul mate, Pamela Kratzke; and many nieces and nephews.
A memorial service will be held on Saturday, December 29, 2018, at 11 a.m. at the Bradley Funeral Home with Rev. Dean Bertsch officiating. Visitation will be Saturday from 9 to 11 a.m. at the funeral home. Burial will take place at the Elmwood Cemetery, Antigo immediately following the service.
Tributes
"First met Paul selling him movies he would come by with his neat list of movies he had. Always neat in appearance with a shinny truck. Also went to some of his garage sales, as we both loved auctions. My husband was on oxygen and Paul would go over and chit chat with him. Nice guy, sad to hear. Condolences to family."
"I am so very sorry for your loss. Paul was always a super nice person and we enjoyed him playing Bingo with the VFW in Wausau. "
"I always looked forward to seeing Paul at bingo in Wausau. He was always smiling and loved talking about his Dallas Cowboys, which i never missed ribbing him about. He will be missed by many people, our lives are so much richer for having met him. God bless you all in your time of sorrow."
"My deepest sympathy to the Hitz family. May God and your precious memories grant you peace at this difficult time ?"
"My special friend Paul. How I will miss you from the nights at bingo to the spur of moment messages checking on how I am doing since I have been not feeling well. From the moment I met you you became a special person in my life and also in my family?s. God speed Paulie"
"Helen and Family, I deeply sorry to hear of the loss of your Brother. I hope you find peace and comfort during this difficult time, trust in the lord for he is good and his mercy endures forever. Your in my thoughts and prayers. God Bless."
"I met him and his sister Pam when I was visiting Pamela Kratzke. He was a very sweet and thoughtful man. My thoughts and prayers go out to him and his family. Pamela, it was very obvious how much he loved you. May your memories and love for him comfort you!??"
"My condolences to Paul?s family , he was a great friend and fishing buddy , he will be missed , the next time I?m up in Antigo I?m going to fish spring brook and remember my friend"
"So very sorry for your loss Prayers for all??"
"Paul was always there when Karen was so sick and she loved him so . We appreciate all he did for her. We had fun playing cards and bingo with him.We knew he came from a wonderful family. "
"Are thoughts and prayers are with you all at this sad time. Have peace knowing he is your mom and dad."
"My deepest sympathies to you all at the loss of Paul. I pray God's peace will surround and keep you through this difficult time."