Douglas "Doug" Pawloski

Hastings resident Douglas M. “Doug” Pawloski, 57, passed away Wednesday, January 8, 2020, in Hastings, NE.

Rosary is 6 p.m. Sunday, January 12, at Butler Volland Chapel in Hastings. Mass of Christian Burial is 10:30 a.m. Monday, January 13, at St. Michael’s Catholic Church in Hastings with Father Jeremy Hazuka and Father Greg Pawloski officiating. Private family burial will be at Parkview Cemetery in Hastings. Visitation is 1-8 p.m. Sunday with family present 4-6 p.m. at the funeral home, and one hour prior to service at the church. Memorials may be given to the family for a memorial to be established at a later date.

Doug was born April 9, 1962, in Hastings, NE to Douglas F. & Jan (Hayes) Pawloski. He graduated from St. Cecilia High School in 1980 and received his Associates Degree in Auto Body Technology from Central Community College in Hastings. Doug married Michelle D. “Chelle” Schroer on September 19, 1987, at St. Cecilia Catholic Church in Hastings.

Doug worked as an auto body specialist at Sealey’s Body Shop for over 30 years. He was a member of St. Michael’s Catholic Church. Doug was such a loyal husband and father. He was well-known for his quick wit, being a constant prankster, and his ability to light up a room with his infectious laugh and smile. Doug always put others before himself, his unfinished truck is a testament to his selflessness. He was always wholeheartedly involved in his kids’ lives. Doug embodied everything a man should be: a great father, husband, brother, and son.

Doug was preceded in death by his father-in-law, Bill Schroer; and a niece; Dani Busboom.

SURVIVORS:
Wife:
Chelle Pawloski – Hastings, NE
Children & Spouse: |
Kirsten & Tyler Boman – Corinth, NY
Ashtin Pawloski – Firestone, CO
Kaitlyn Pawloski – Hastings, NE
Ryan Pawloski – Hastings, NE
Mother:
Jan Hayes – Hastings, NE
Sisters & Spouse:
Margo & Gene Busboom – Hastings, NE
Laurie Fredricks – Los Angeles, CA
Sister-in-law & Spouse:
Jill & Doug Pilkington – Lincoln, NE
Mother-in-law:
Bette Schroer – Hastings, NE
Numerous Nieces, Nephews, Aunts, Uncles, and other extended family