Joanna A. Pasowicz

MADISON/VERONA- Joanna A. (nee Roraff) Pasowicz, age 82, of Verona, died on Thursday, July 5, 2018, at UW Hospital. Joanna was born on Feb. 6, 1936, in Chicago, Ill., to the late Apolonia (Pauline) Kulling and Joseph Roraff. She was the beloved wife of the late Joseph Pasowicz Jr., with whom she shared a dedicated and supportive 55 years of marriage before his passing. Prior to Joann’s passing, she was a dedicated military wife for 20 years, loving Mother, Past President of the VFW Ladies Auxiliary Post No. 7444, in Armstrong Creek, Wis., member of the Florence County, Wis. School Board, and Past President of the Madison Polish Heritage Club.  The family appreciates the many kindnesses of the Polish Heritage Club and their support during her illness. Joanna is survived by her loving children, Pamela S. Pasowicz of Verona, Sharon A. Pasowicz of Spring Green, Wis., Ernest W. and John S. Pasowicz of Norfolk, Neb.; grandchildren, Chris and Heather Anthony, Eric, Erin, Cortney and Ashlee Pasowicz, and Brendon and Jamie Jensen; along with eight great-grandchildren. Blessed with a large family, Joanna is further survived by her brothers-in-law, Walter Pasowicz of Fence, Wis., and Chester Pasowicz of Killeen, TX; and family throughout the country and Gdansk, Poland.  She was preceded in death by her husband, Joseph Pasowicz Jr. (2009); and two children, Cynthia (1955) and Joseph F. III (1997). Friends and relatives are invited to attend the Celebration of Joanna’s Life being hosted by the family at THE VFW, POST NO. 7591, 301 Cottage Grove Rd., Madison, from 7 p.m. until 9 p.m. on Wednesday, July 18, 2018. Funeral services and interment will take place in Armstrong Creek, Wis., on Saturday, July 21, 2018. Gunderson West Funeral & Cremation Care 7435 University Ave. 608-831-6761