Special Memories of Paul… peterpam

Wednesday, October 15th, 2008 | Storys Submitted | No Comments

I am only an Answerbag friend who has been absent from the site for a while. I had a lot of fun with Paul and respect him in every way. We are very different but I do believe that he had a mutual respect for me also. I will miss him greatly and for what it is worth my prayers are with his family.
~peterpam

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Special Memories of Paul… Mike Koenigs

Tuesday, September 23rd, 2008 | Mike Koenigs, Storys Submitted | 1 Comment

Hi Paul,

I can hear your voice as clear today as the first time I met you in first grade. I liked you the minute I met you. Your easy laugh, creative mind, love of the uncommon, weird and willingness to care less about what anyone else thought.

Dang.

I remember clearly the “house of shag” - the Winiarski residence.

The drive to Minneapolis for “Star Floors” with your dad in the Winiarski van (interior of shag, I might add). Yes, that was 1977 or so. And if I remember correctly, there was Craig Rath, a Bessler or two, Rick Pepper, Paul Ziegler and perhaps someone else… Anyway, there were Star Wars characters there and we all loved them!

Always a man of strange interests (our in-common theme), conversations about conspiracy theories, UFOs, guns, bombs, anarchy, sci-fi, the strange, odd and uncommon always went into the late evening.

You’re always one who laughed at any stupid antic or joke. Especially if it involved nuns, Jesus, meat, pirates or general silliness of any sort. Especially religion.

The world needs more guys like you. I miss you terribly even though we didn’t see much of each other in the past few years.

I hope to hear a voice or laugh someday that reminds me of you.

Love,
Mike

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Mankato Free Press Obituary

Friday, September 19th, 2008 | Paul Kitwin | No Comments

Paul Kitwin

He was a nationally-recognized network engineer. He was witty and fun-loving, and a true gentleman — kind, sensitive, thoughtful, and humane.

He attended SS. Peter and Paul’s and Loyola. He was in Army Intelligence.

Paul was born Jan. 21, 1966, in Amherst, Ohio, and grew up in Mankato. He is survived by his wife of 14 years, Suzanne; his mother, Jeanette of Mankato; brothers Chuck (Dana) of Amherst and John of Mankato; sister, Catherine (Duane) of Huntington Beach, CA; nieces Megan and Elizabeth.

He was preceded in death by his father, Charles Winiarski; grandparents Catherine and Jim Deuser.

Paul was a devoted animal rights advocate. He and Suzanne participated in the foster program at PAWS (Progressive Animal Welfare Society).

Memorial services will be at a later date.

To view other memories from Paul’s friends and family, please visit:

www.paulkitwin.com.

The greatest tribute to Paul’s generous and loving spirit would be to register as an organ donor.

To View http://www.mankatofreepress.com/legacy_obits/local_story_261231813.html

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Special Memories of Paul… By Laura Root

Friday, September 19th, 2008 | Laura & Dan Root, Paul Kitwin, Storys Submitted | No Comments

I met my husband through Paul. He worked with my roommate. We were having a party and Paul came and brought his friend, Dan. 15 years and 4 kids later I always think of Paul as having been one of the reasons my life went down the trajectory it did–if he only knew what he started…

Paul had a superstar quality about him. His light just seemed to shine brighter than most and you were drawn to him. He was like that cool kid who was actually kind and didn’t exclude or look down on you for being a dork.

Paul was one of the most memorable persons I have met–and it is one of those rare and extraordinary gifts to have experienced someone in your life who you can’t forget. I knew him for a brief period many years ago, yet I still laugh out loud thinking of some of his antics. He always had a gleam in his eye, a hearty laugh and a great enthusiasm about all sorts of things.

It is such a gift to have experienced that kind of a person and I am so sorry that more people won’t get to know Paul. The world is a sadder place without his great spirit.

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Special Memories of Paul… By Dave Possin

Sunday, September 14th, 2008 | Paul Kitwin | No Comments

Here is a Story Shared by Dave Possin. Dave was one of Paul’s closest friends threw out Paul’s childhood, they where in boy scouts together and would spend endless nights together at the cabin.

Three events I was involved in with Paul will always stick with me.

1) The game of Mexican with Olde Enlish 800 when we were 15 - Sorry Chuck
2) The Almost arrest after the fireworks attack at the Licoln Jr. High Halloween dance.
3) The winter ambush at Mt. Kato with Jon Skaar.

I loved Paul and will miss him greatly.
~ Dave Possin

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Paul, I LOVE YOU!

Saturday, September 13th, 2008 | 1990's, By Catherine Seven - AKA Pauls Sister, Paul and His Sister | No Comments

Smile and you will LIKE IT!

Paul, I need to thank you for everything you have shown me, thank you for taking my hand and walking me through the good and bad times, you where more then a brother to me and I WILL never forget that…

I know you know how much I love you! Thank you for all my memories! But most of all thank you for being YOU!

You always knew how to make me smile even if you did it for me!

ON this page: http://www.paulkitwin.com/?page_id=6 you can send images and stories, and I will post with in 48 hours!

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Pauls Love for Bob’s

Wednesday, September 10th, 2008 | 1980's, Paul Kitwin | No Comments

Paul and His love for Bobs - Nov 1985

I was telling Bob the other day, he always has a special place in his heart for Bob’s!

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Paul, Ma (nettie) and Suzanne

Wednesday, September 10th, 2008 | 1990's, Paul & Mom, Paul & Suzanne, Paul Kitwin, Pauls Kids | 1 Comment

Here is a pic of mom, suzanne, and paul in 96

Paul, Ma and Suzanne 1996

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Brothers and Sister…

Wednesday, September 10th, 2008 | 1980's, Paul & Chuck, Paul & John, Paul Kitwin, Paul and His Sister, Winiarski Family | No Comments

Gee Paul was I that heavy....

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