August 15, 1965 – Tuesday, May 30, 2017
Service Information
Bethlehem United Church of Christ – Maple Lake
Sunday, June 4, 2017
3:00 p.m.
Visitation Information
Bethlehem United Church of Christ – Maple Lake
Sunday, June 4, 2017
1-3 p.m.
Kimberly Y. Pawelk, age 51 of Buffalo, passed away peacefully on May 30, 2017.
Kim was born the daughter of Claire and Margaret (Winner) Barnard on August 15, 1965 in Dubuque, Iowa.
Kim is survived by husband Fred; children Danielle Swanson and Levi Walls; step sons Nicholas (Charmaine), Jonathon (Karen) and Evan Pawelk; 2 grandchildren; mother Margaret Barnard; sisters Kathy (Tom) LaPointe, Kris (Jim) Bressler, Karen Barnard and Kelly (Jon) Rygiel; also many nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends
She is preceded in death by father Claire Barnard; first husband Greg Walls; son-in-law Tony Swanson.
Funeral service for Kim will be held Sunday, June 4 at 3:00 p.m. with visitation beginning at 1:00 p.m. all at Bethlehem United Church of Christ in Maple Lake. Luncheon to follow at church.
Officiating will be Pastor Marc Well Nagel and Pastor Del Spitzer.
Casket bearers are Jon Rygiel, Jim Bressler, Mike Bressler, Matt Bressler, Bob Pawelk and Herbie Heinrich.
Kim will always be remembered for her courage and strength through all of the trials of life. Her courage shown will be an everlasting example for her family and friends.
Serving the family was The Peterson Chapel of Buffalo.

Freddy and Family, I am so sorry to hear of your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and may you hang tight to the wonderful memories that you have of your life together.
God Bless
So sorry for your loss!
This has come as a big shock.
She was a wonderful woman & will be missed by many!
Kim was a one of a kind, special, and fun person!! She became my instant best friend one year ago. I will miss her dearly but am so grateful for having known her the way I did. God bless her sweet family that she loved so dearly.
Godspeed to you on your journey, Kim. You are a ray of sunshine and an inspiration to all who have had the pleasure to know you.