Paul John Palzkill

Paul John Palzkill

June 23, 1935 - February 27, 2024

Obituary

MADISON - Paul John Palzkill, of Madison, Wis., passed away on Tuesday, Feb. 27, 2024, in Middleton, Wis. He was born on June 23, 1935, in Kendall Township, LaFayette County, Wis., the son of Bernard and Rose (Bradley) Palzkill.


Paul married Bonnie Jane (Cleary) Palzkill on Oct. 5, 1957, in Briggsville, Wis. After Bonnie's death, he married Margaret Ann (Cleary) Palzkill on June 3, 1994, in Madison, Wis. He graduated from Mineral Point High School in May of 1953. Paul worked as a barber at State Street Barber Shop and Kings Korner and was the co-owner of Oliver Shagnasty’s Wine Shack with his dear friend and partner, Jon Jackson.


Paul enjoyed fishing and golfing. He was a member of the Fitchburg Jaycees, a volunteer of the Fitchburg Fire Department, a parishioner of St. Joseph’s Catholic Church and a Knights of Columbus.


Paul will be missed by his wife, Marge Palzkill; children, Dennis (Lisa (Russell)) Palzkill, Anita (Warren) Germann and Brian Palzkill; three grandchildren, Nicole (Brett) Bilzing, Ryan (Lauren) Germann and Elizabeth Audrey Palzkill; six great-grandchildren, Calex, Saila, Scarlett, Myles, Clara and Alexander; and sisters, Mary Faith Argall, Josephine Von Swol and Jane (Russ) Tonelli. He was preceded in death by his wife, Bonnie Palzkill; and son, Gary Palzkill.


A memorial service will be held at GUNDERSON FITCHBURG FUNERAL AND CREMATION CARE, 2950 Chapel Valley Road, Fitchburg, at 2 p.m. on Saturday, April 6, 2024, with Father Jay Poster presiding. A visitation will be held at the funeral home from 12 noon until the time of the service on Saturday.


Online condolences may be made at www.gundersonfh.com.


Gunderson Fitchburg

Funeral & Cremation Care

2950 Chapel Valley Road

(608) 442-5002



Events

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Visitation
Sat Apr 6, 2024 @ 12:00 PM - 2:00 PM CDT
Gunderson Fitchburg Funeral & Cremation Care • 2950 Chapel Valley Road, Fitchburg, WI 53711
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Memorial Service
Sat Apr 6, 2024 @ 2:00 PM - 2:40 PM CDT
Gunderson Fitchburg Funeral & Cremation Care • 2950 Chapel Valley Road, Fitchburg, WI 53711
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Graveside Service
Fri Apr 26, 2024 @ 10:00 AM - 10:15 AM CDT
Resurrection Cemetery • 2705 Regent St., Madison, WI 53705
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Wanda J Behling
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I have such fond memories of our family visiting Paul & Bonnie's house when I was younger and seeing Paul & Marge at their house in Florida when I visited my parents there. Paul was just an all-around good guy with the best smile - I hope he and Joe are having a cold one together today! Wanda (Schmitz) Behling
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Amanda Pullen
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Uncle Paul was an amazing man. The ONLY person in the world that I would let call me “Mandy” because I hated that name so much. But for some reason, it didn’t bother me when he said it. I had great respect for him and my Aunt Bonnie and Aunt Marge. I love you, Uncle Paul. You will be missed.
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Jeannette Radtke Weber
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My condolences to the family. Shagnasty’s was my, “go-to” liquor store from 1977 until I moved to Appleton in 1981. Paul was just a super friendly guy. Then one day, we realized we were related. He is my mom’s first cousin, I believe. My mother was Betty Pittz. Her mother was Catherine Palzkill. My mother married Bill Radtke from MP and raised me and my six siblings in Madison before moving to Oregon. We all graduated from Oregon. Paul threw good summer parties on Hwy. PD for his customers, in what used to be an old school house. Ironically today it is home to the Serenity House where people addicted to alcohol or other drugs gather for support groups. Anyway, that’s how I know Paul. Just a fun-loving, friendly guy who always had a smile on his face. May he rest in peace. Jeannette Radtke Weber
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Dave & Kelly(Gallagher) Marsh
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Our thoughts and prayers are with your family. Paul will always be remembered by our family. Take care,The Kelly (Gallagher)Marsh Family
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Jack Cotton
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Many years ago I enjoyed playing softball with Paul on the Shagnasty's team. Always enjoyed Paul's sense of humor. RIP Paul. Jack Cotton Gilbert, AZ
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Mike Villnow
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Paul cut my grandpa's,brother's and my hair.Nita has now done it for over 25 years.As much as l can remember Paul was a funny,caring person.My deepest condolences.

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