Paul “Karpy” Karpowicz, age 76, passed away on Monday, January 17, 2022 at The Kathy Hospice in West Bend. He was born on December 11, 1945 in Milwaukee, WI to Vincent Karpowicz and Dorothea Karpowicz (Grisham).
Paul served in the Army Reserves and worked as an electrician for more than 30 years as a member of Local Union 494 (IBEW). Paul enjoyed coaching, was an avid outdoors man, and loved cooking.
Paul is survived by his loving wife of 54 years, Marcia; his 3 children, Dean (Christine) Karpowicz, Debra (Brian) Biersack and Kimberly (Brian) Buske; 7 grandchildren, Shen Karpowicz, Tyler (Corin), Brooke (Justin), Max and Carmen Biersack, Lexi and Mia Buske; great-granddaughters, Lily Groth and Isla Biersack and one more great-granddaughter on the way. He is further survived by brothers, nieces, nephews, friends and relatives.
Paul is preceded in death by his parents and brother Jimmy.
A Celebration of Life will be at 6:00 PM on Thursday, January 27th, 2022 at the Phillip Funeral Home Chapel (1420 W. Paradise Dr. West Bend, WI 53095) with Pastor Paul Mittermaier. Visitation will be at the funeral home on Thursday, January 27th, from 4:00PM-5:45PM.
In lieu of flowers, memorials are appreciated to:
Wounded Warrior Project and/or The Kathy Hospice (3232 Pleasant Valley Rd. West Bend, WI 53095).
A special thank you to the staff of Horizon Home Care and Hospice, The Kathy Hospice, and the caregivers at New Perspective.