Paul Woodward,'s Obituary
Racine - Mr. Paul L. Woodward Sr., 49, passed away at Burlington Memorial Hospital on Tuesday, November 10, 2008.
Paul was born in Racine to Wayne R. and Elizabeth A. (nee: Ziolkowski) Woodward on August 25, 1959. He lived in Racine his whole life. He was united in marriage to Norma M. Swanson on December 1, 1979.
Mr. Woodward was a manager to Open Pantry for many years. He then became a professional carpenter until medical limitations got in his way. He was an avid fisherman, skilled craftsman, and a member of the Carpenter's Union.
Paul is survived by his wife of 29 years, Norma; two sons, Paul L. (Danielle) Woodward Jr. and Thomas Woodward; his father and step-mother, Wayne R. (Marvel) Woodward; six brothers and three sisters; Scott (Barbi) Woodward, LuAnn (Ron) Hale, Theresa (Raul) Guzman, Tony Woodward, Todd (Lisa) Woodward, Kevin Woodward, Stephen Woodward (Donna Friso), Mary Woodward, and James Woodward (Michelle Erdman); his God daughter, Cristina Medina; his in-laws, Helen Swanson, Joyce (Ed) Tabor, Clyde (Laurie) Swanson Jr., and Joseph Cottonaro; and many nieces, nephews, and friends. He was preceded in death by his mother, Elizabeth Heck; his in-laws, Clyde (Faith) Swanson Sr.; his uncle Leonard W. Ziolkowski Jr.; and a sister-in-law, Margo Cottonaro.
Funeral services will be held at the Wilson Funeral Home on Saturday, November 15, 2008 at 12:30 pm. Relatives and friends may meet with the family at the funeral home on Friday evening, November 14, 2008 from 5 until 8 pm and on Saturday morning from 11:30 am until service time. According to Paul's wishes, he will be cremated. Memorials to the family have been suggested.
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