Paul Andrew Korab, 75, Butternut

Paul Andrew Korab, age 75, of Butternut, died on Saturday July 12, 2025, in Butternut.  He was born on December 5, 1949, in Lugerville, the son of Frank and Mary (Rotar) Korab.  His early life was spent in Lugerville, and he graduated from Phillips High School in 1969.  On January 7, 1984, he married Catherine Kilger, and the couple lived in Butternut.  Paul worked for the Flambeau Paper Mill until his retirement and was a member of the Knights of Columbus.  He enjoyed hunting, fishing, and was an avid outdoorsman.  He was also a teller of many tall tales and enjoyed driving his UTV in the woods.   Paul most of all enjoyed spending time with his family and friends, especially his grandchildren.  He was always smiling and joking and a friend to everyone.  He was a Lord’s worker.

He is survived by his wife Cathy of Butternut, (6)children: Rich (Renee) Podrez of Butternut, Tina (Joshua) Dontje of Kimberly, Mark (Laurie) Podrez of Park Falls, Deb (Jim) Beining of Green Bay, Joy (Rich) Kaehler of Oakdale, MN, and Paul (Alex) Korab of Los Angeles, CA, (15)grandchildren, (2)great-grandchildren, his siblings:  Adam (Bernice) Korab of Phillips, Peter (Jane) Korab, David (Judy) Korab, Caroline (John) Cooley of Park Falls, Edward (Bev) Korab of Story City, IA, Jim Korab of Green Bay, Ken (Margaret)  Korab of Dawsonville, GA, Art (Marji) Korab of Two Rivers, and Mike (Denise) Korab of Hayden, ID.  He is further survived by many nieces, nephews, and other relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by his parents, his siblings John and Lucy, nephew Daniel, and sisters-in-law: Charlene Rotar and Rosie Korab.

A Funeral Mass will be offered at St. Anthony’s Catholic Church in Park Falls on Thursday July 17, 2025, at 11:00am.  Fr. Shaji Pazhukkathara will officiate. 

A visitation will be held at the church on Thursday from 10:00am until the hour of the service.

Interment will take place at Nola Cemetery in Park Falls at a later date.

The family would like to thank Butternut Fire & Rescue, Ashland County Sheriff’s Office, the Park Falls Ambulance service and Birch Street Funeral Service for assisting the family.