Metro Palamaruk, 94, of Kendall, died Saturday, April 19, 2025, at Touch of Home. He was born February 7, 1931, to Konstantine and Victoria (Mamoff) Palamaruk in Fort William, Ontario, Canada. After graduating high school, he served in the Canadian Armed Forces. Metro was united in marriage to Elizabeth “Betty” Magee on August 29, 1952. Together they had 5 children. She preceded him in death on October 29, 1989. He was then united in marriage to Gail Miller on September 14, 1996. Metro and his family moved to Kendall in November 1966. He purchased the Kendall Rack Shop with his brother-in-law Harry Franks. In 1968 Metro, Harry Franks, and David Friske bought the Kendall Lumber Yard. Metro was a founding member of Kendall EMT’s and was a past member of the Kendall Fire Department. He was community minded and was a member of the Kendall Lions Club. He enjoyed working with his hands and tinkering with small engines. He built Model A and Model T with his grandsons. Metro was a small man that had a large presence. He loved spending time with his big family and enjoying the company of his friends and taking fishing trips. He will always be remembered for his story telling ability.
He is survived by his wife Gail of Kendall, 14 children Bruce Palamaruk of Kendall, James Palamaruk of Kendall, Roberta (Pat) Webster of Rio, Cindy (Tom) Ballenger of Elroy, Marge (Craig) Sturtz) of Rock Springs, Dianne (Wayne) Hansen of Kendall, Kathy (Charlie) Pfaff of Osseo, Joni (Charlie) Pasch of Kendall, Joe (Monica Soat) Miller of Kendall, Teresa (Tim) Schroeder of Kendall, Jim (Jodie) Miller of Tomah, Robert Miller of Phoenix, AZ, Patti (John) Sandquist of Kendall, Barb (Ken) Moore of Kendall, 37 grand childen, many many great-grandchildren, and great-great grandchildren, a sister Lydia (Tony) Kinderski of Morgan, CA, many other relatives and friends
In addition to his first wife, he was preceded in death by a grandson Toby Pasch, his sister Mary Franks and 2 brothers-in-law, Harry Franks and Tony Kinderski.
A Memorial Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Saturday, May 3, 2025, 11:00 A.M. at the St. Joseph’s the Workman Catholic Church, 307 Spring St. Kendall. Father John Ofor – Domiah will officiate. Burial will follow at the Glendale Cemetery
Relatives and friends are invited to call on Friday, May 2, 2025, from 4:00 P.M until 7:00 P.M. at the St. Joseph’s Catholic Church Fellowship hall, and at the church on Saturday from 10:00 A.M. until the time of the service. The Smith-Nelson Funeral Home is assisting the family with the arrangements. Online condolences may be sent to www.sonnenburgfh.com.
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