Racine- Diane T. (nee: Foote) Pawelski, 69, passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, January 25, 2012 at Froedtert Hospital in Milwaukee as the result of a stroke.
A lifetime resident, Diane was born in Racine on January 5, 1943 to the late Albert and Marion (nee: Arneson) Foote. She graduated from Washington Park High School in 1961. On August 13, 1966, Diane was united in marriage with the love of her life, George T. Pawelski.
With a devoted work ethic, Diane was employed for nearly 50 years as a waitress at Dino’s Italian Village Restaurant on 16th Street, working as recent as this past Sunday. Always placing the needs of others before her own, Diane dedicated her life to caring for her cherished family and treasured animals.
Surviving are her loving husband, George; their daughters, Daari Pawelski and Denise Pawelski; grandchildren, Samantha and Maxwell Tussler, all of Racine; sisters, Beverly Foote, Judy Collova, Barbara Trucker and Beatrice Benke; sister-in-law, Sr. Mary Maura; faithful canine companions, Boo and E.J.; nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends, including the many customers she enjoyed serving throughout the years at Dino’s.
A Memorial Service celebrating Diane’s life will be held on Sunday, January 29, 2012 at 2:00 pm in Draeger-Langendorf Funeral Home, with Rev. John Fleming officiating. A reception will follow. Visitation will be in the funeral home on Sunday from 12 noon – 2 pm. In memory of Diane, memorials to ASPCA (American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals) have been suggested.
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