Paul T. Pietrasik age 74 of Manistee, MI died unexpectedly Tuesday, February 26, 2019 at Munson Healthcare Manistee Hospital.

He was born August 29, 1944 in Manistee, Michigan son of the late Thaddeus "Ted" Pietrasik and Ruth (Smogoleski) Pietrasik, Duchon.

He attended St. Joseph High School and was a graduate of the class of 1962 where he played basketball and was voted all conference in 1962. He served our country in the U.S. Navy from January 17, 1963 until January 13, 1967 during the Vietnam War.   Paul married Sally Jane Adamczak on August 12, 1967 at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Manistee. He was employed at P.C.A. for 38 years retiring in February of 2005. Paul was a member of the V.F.W. Walsh Post #4499 of Manistee. He was a sports enthusiast who enjoyed college sports and watching the games of the local schools. He also enjoyed fishing, hunting and playing golf and playing baseball in his younger years.

Paul is survived by his wife Sally J. Pietrasik of Manistee, MI, one daughter Stacey Krolczyk of Coopersville, MI, one son Keven Pietrasik of Manistee, MI, four grandchildren, Kyle & Connor Krolczyk of Coopersville, MI, Taylor Pietrasik of Grand Rapids, MI, Zachary Pietrasik of Manistee, MI, and two sisters & brothers in law: Donna & Jim Kiszelik and Sharon & James Edmondson all of Manistee. Numerous nieces and nephews also survive him.

He was preceded in death by his sister & brother-in-law Jane & William Tietjen and his step father John Duchon.

Cremation has taken place and Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated Monday, March 4, 2019 at 11:30 a.m. at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Manistee with Reverend Pablo Martinez celebrant. Final interment will be in Mt. Carmel Cemetery also in Manistee.

The family will receive friends on Sunday evening from 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm at the Herbert Funeral Home in Manistee and at the church on Monday morning, one hour prior to the funeral Mass. A memorial will be established in Paul's name for Manistee Catholic Central Athletic Department. Envelopes will be available at the funeral home and at the church on Monday morning.

The Herbert Funeral Home of Manistee is in charge of funeral arrangements.