 Steve
Pappas, age 85, of Grand Marsh, Wisconsin died Thursday,
July 1, 2010 at the Tomah VA Medical Center in Tomah,
Wisconsin.
Funeral services will be 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, July 10,
2010 at the Roseberry's Funeral Home in Friendship,
Wisconsin. Rev. John Stake will officiate. Interment will be
at the Easton Cemetery, Town of Easton, Adams County,
Wisconsin.
Visitation will be 4 to 8 p.m. on Friday at Roseberry's
Funeral Home.
Steve was born June 6, 1925 in Chicago, Illinois to Phillip
and Alice (Poulous) Pappas. He was a veteran of WWII,
serving in the Army in the European Theater of War. Steve
landed on Utah Beach on D-Day on his 19th birthday. He later
became a POW following a severe injury he suffered on
November 7, 1944. He was liberated by American Forces on
March 24, 1945. Steve was awarded a bronze star and other
medals of honor for his service during WWII.
Steve married Patty J. Purviance on May 7, 1953 in Chicago,
Illinois. The couple made their home in Chicago, before
moving to Glendale Heights, IL in 1967. He worked for 27
years for Spector Freight System in Hillside, IL. They
later retired to Grand Marsh, WI in 1984.
Steve enjoyed playing the organ at his father�s Jabiru, and
tending to his farm and the animals.
Steve was a member of the Adams VFW Post #6279; DAV of
Wisconsin Rapids, and Ex-POW�s in Madison.
In lieu of flowers, memorials in Steve�s name may be given
to a Veteran Charity of your choice.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Phillip and Alice
Pappas; sister, Bessie DelRusso; brother, James Pappas; and
grandson, Christopher Brown.
Survivors:
Wife: Patty Pappas of Grand Marsh, Wisconsin
Daughter: Junie Brown of Friendship, Wisconsin
Daughter: Rosie Korines of Winfield, Illinois
Son: James Pappas of Glen Ellyn, Illinois
Sister: Rose Kritik of Barrington, Illinois
Sister: Mary Harlamon of Springfield, MA
Grandchild: James Korines of Winfield, Illinois
Grandchild: Stephanie Brown of Friendship, Wisconsin
Further survived by many nieces, one nephew, other
relatives, and friends.
Roseberry's Funeral Home is assisting the family. Visit
www.roseberrys.com for online condolences and further
information.
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