Obit: Pajak, Jerome J. (1940 – 1968)

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Surnames: Pajak

----Source: THORP COURIER (Thorp, Clark County, Wis.) 18 Apr 1968

Pajak, Jerome J. (21 MAY 1940 – 15 APR 1968)

Jerome J. Pajak, 27, died of a self-inflicted gunshot wound at the home of his parents in Reseburg Township (Clark Co., Wis.) at 3:30 p.m. Monday.

The young man was found in an upstairs bedroom with a bullet wound in his head by his father, Walter Pajak. Beside him was a large caliber rifle.

Young Pajak, who was described as having been in a "nervous condition," had just returned from Chicago, where he was employed, to the home of his parents.

Funeral services will be held Friday, April 19th, 10:00 a.m. at St. Hedwig's Chapel, with burial in the parish cemetery. Rosary will be recited Thursday evening, April 18th, at 8:00 p.m. The body will lie in state starting Thursday afternoon at one p.m.