Paul C. Pruschki Sr.

Mr. Paul C. Pruschki Sr. of Osceola, passed away peacefully in his home Saturday, Sep. 8, 2012. He was 80 years old.

Paul was born and raised in St. Louis and lived there until he entered the Air Force at age 18 to serve his country during the Korean War conflict. After completing his tour of duty, he decided to leave the Armed Forces and enter school at St. Michael's College in Colchester, Vt., to pursue his passion in business and banking. While completing his 4-year bachelor's degree in accounting, he married the former Barbara Metras and started his family early, having three children before entering the banking industry. After transferring multiple times, Paul and Barbara settled in upstate New York and together they had a total of seven wonderful and successful children, who now live in New York, California and the state of Washington.

Paul later pursued many different interests and moved several times before finding his true love in Osceola.

Paul was an energetic and charismatic man who was smart, witty and loved by those who knew him well. He loved the outdoors, sports, and was athletic from his youth to the day he passed. Paul loved tennis, soccer, and fishing. He always enjoyed playing, coaching or watching any sporting event available. There was very little he did not excel in.

Paul is survived by his beloved wife, Bettye Parnell Pruschki of Osceola;

His daughter Paula M. Meier, and her husband, Kenneth Meier, of Walden, N.Y., his son Steven M. Pruschki, and his wife, Marie Pruschki, of Walden, N.Y., his son David Pruschki, and his wife, Cindy Pruschki, of Seattle, Wash., his daughter Gail Toth, and her husband, Steve Toth, of Walden, N.Y., his daughter Suzan Karinchak, and her husband, Steve Karinchak, of Walden, N.Y., his son Paul C. Pruschki Jr., and his wife, Sally Pruschki of San Diego, Calif., and his daughter Amy Moreau, and her husband, Jack Moreau, of San Diego, Calif.

Paul had 18 beloved grandchildren that he called his own.

A visitation will be held from 1-2 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 12, at Roller-Swift Funeral Home, followed by a 2 p.m. funeral service. Burial will immediately follow in Mississippi County Memorial Gardens.