Paul C. Falkenstein
May 19, 1934 - February 08, 2019
Obituary
WAUNAKEE/CROSS PLAINS-Paul C. Falkenstein, age 84, formerly of Cross Plains, passed away on Friday, Feb. 8, 2019 at Waunakee Manor. He was born on May 19, 1934, in Cross Plains, the son of Theodore and Lena (Geraths) Falkenstein. He married Martha Kraska on June 2, 1956, in Richland Center at St. Mary's Catholic Church with his brother, Fr. Vic Falkenstein officiating.
Paul worked for J.H. Findorff Construction for many years as a cabinetmaker, was a lifelong member of the Carpenter's Union #514, and later worked for University Housing. He also was a member of the Knight's of Columbus #3924.
Paul enjoyed hunting, fishing, gardening, canning many items from their garden, and watching the Packers, Brewers and Badger football.
Paul is survived by wife, Martha; son, Dennis (Mary); daughters, Carol (Tom) Stemrich, Jean (Mike) Adler, Joan (Casey) Finley; son, Paul V. (Chris); grandchildren, Heather Falkenstein, Ben (Monica) Falkenstein, Matthew and Mark Stemrich, Brogan and Katerina Finley, Amanda (Steve) Ruiz, and Corey Falkenstein; and great-grandchildren, Olivia and Cora Falkenstein.
He was preceded in death by his parents; two sisters, Margaret Buttchen and Sylvia Norton; and a brother, Fr. Victor Falkenstein.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at ST. FRANCIS XAVIER CATHOLIC CHURCH, 2947 Thinnes St, Cross Plains, at 11 a.m. on Thursday Feb. 14, 2019, with Mnsgr. Gerard Healy presiding. Burial will be held at St. Francis Xavier Catholic Cemetery. Visitation will be held Thursday, Feb. 14, 2019, at the church from 9:30 a.m. until the time of the Mass.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the St. Francis Endowment Fund. The family wishes to thank the staff of Waunakee Manor and Agrace HospiceCare for all of wonderful care and support given to Paul.
Gunderson Cross Plains
Funeral & Cremation Care
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Events
Visitation
Thu Feb 14, 2019 @ 9:30 AM - 11:00 AM CDT
St. Francis Xavier Catholic Church (Cross Plains) • 2947 Thinnes St., Cross Plains, WI 53528
Mass of Christian Burial
Thu Feb 14, 2019 @ 11:00 AM CDT
St. Francis Xavier Catholic Church (Cross Plains) • 2947 Thinnes St., Cross Plains, WI 53528
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Mary Lowenberg
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I have great memories of playing around the neighborhood when I was a kid and living on Esser St. Paul was one of the neighborhood dads, part of the neighborhood gang. On warm summer nights, the men would put a picnic table in the street underneath the street light, and play cards. There was lots of card playing inside too. Paul was a very handy man, and always happy to help out. He was nice, funny, and always had a twinkle in his eye. RIP Paul Falkenstein.
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Clara Acker
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I also have very good memories of Paul Falkenstein from when we lived at the funeral home. I remember the men playing cards under the streetlight and in the homes. He always did a lot of laughing and I also remember that twinkle in his eye. I remember him and father Vic would take Denny and George fishing and hunting which is good because my dad didn’t Do those things. That introduction gave George a love of those things for a lifetime. I remember a good neighbor always willing to have fun and Always willing to help out. RIP Mr Falkenstein. The world is a better place because of him.