Paul N. Vukelich, 95, of Virginia, passed away Sunday, August 13, 2017 at Essentia Health Virginia. A funeral service will be held Thursday, August 17, 2017 at Holy Spirit Catholic Church in Virginia at 4:00 pm. Arrangements are with Range Funeral Home in Virginia. To sign the online guest book or to send condolences, please visit www.rangefuneralhomes.com.
Paul Nick Vukelich was born September 18, 1921 in Virginia to Nick and Ella (Benchich) Vukelich. He served in the U.S. Army during the Korean War. On June 26, 1948, he was united in marriage to Katherine M. Begich. Paul worked for US Steel for 42 years.
He enjoyed fishing, hunting, gardening, tinkering, carpentry, and he loved the outdoors. He loved music and playing the button box and the tamburitza
Paul was an extremely loving and devoted husband, father, and grandfather.
He is survived by:
Wife of 69 years, Katherine
Children: Steve Vukelich (Linda Vainik)
Nick (Diane) Vukelich
Donna (Jeannene Asselin) Vukelich
Grandchildren: Adam, Brynn, and Natasha Vukelich
He was preceded in death by his parents and sister, Mary
Funeral Service
August 17, 2017 at 4:00PM
306 2nd St S Virginia, MN 55792
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