North Shore Bank to Host Fire Department Fundraiser in Memory of Fire Chief Frank Wichlacz

Halloween festivities to benefit the Pulaski Fire Department

PULASKI, Wis. - North Shore Bank will host a fundraiser in memory of fallen Fire Chief Frank Wichlacz to benefit the Pulaski Fire Department on Friday, Oct. 31. The event will be held from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the bank's Pulaski branch, 165 N. St. Augustine St.

The public is invited to enjoy a mild five-alarm chili lunch with all the fixings, at the cost of a simple donation to the fire department. Fire trucks will be on display for children to explore, with firefighters on hand to explain how everything works. There will also be a costume contest and a pet parade beginning at 2 p.m.

"North Shore Bank is excited for the opportunity to host such a fun event to benefit our community," said Pulaski branch manager Mistine Thomsen. "Chief Wichlacz was a vital and supportive citizen of Pulaski, and we are honored to host this event in memory of him."

Wichlacz, a 51-year veteran of the Pulaski Fire Department, lost his life in the line of duty in July at the age of 76. Many remember Wichlacz as a great organizer and someone who could motivate people to help out. North Shore Bank hopes that this legacy will continue and the event will be a success for the Pulaski Fire Department.

North Shore Bank, headquartered in Brookfield, is celebrating its 85th anniversary this year and is one of the strongest banks in the country. It has assets of $1.7 billion and 42 offices throughout eastern Wisconsin and northeastern Illinois. Current Wisconsin branch locations are in metro Milwaukee, Racine, Kenosha, Appleton, Menasha, the Green Bay area, Burlington, Union Grove and Door County. North Shore Bank also has two Illinois State Bank offices in McHenry County, Ill. The bank is set to open its 43rd office in Grafton, Wis., in November. To find an office, visit northshorebank.com.