PULASKI, WI – A former Fire Chief lost his battle with Coronavirus Friday.
62-year-old Randy Wichlacz died after spending 11 days in the hospital.
Family members say Wichlacz contracted the virus while living at an assisted-living facility.
Wichlacz had a long career, joining the Pulaski Tri-County Fire Department at age 18.
After his father, Chief Frank Wichlacz, died in the line of duty in 2008, Randy took over as acting chief and served up until his retirement.
According to family, Wichlacz suffered strokes that made life difficult for him. In 2016, he moved to Country Villa Assisted Living in Pulaski.
On April 27, Wichlacz was discovered having trouble breathing and later tested positive for COVID-19.
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