The History of Proko-Wall Funeral Home
Founded in 1969 by the late Gerald Proko and Bob Walczyk, Sr., Proko-Wall Funeral Home was established on what was known as the far east side of Green Bay. The business has grown to six fully licensed funeral directors, a certified pre-planning specialist, 18 additional full and part-time staff, a licensed in-house crematory, and a full-service pet funeral home. Proko-Wall Funeral Home continues to deliver the unique brand of service that families have become accustomed to since 1969. Jerry and Bob Sr. realized a funeral was much more than just a service, and were committed to helping a family keep the memories of their loved ones alive. By creating unique tributes to a life well lived with renewed dedication to walking with a family after the ‘service’ is over.
Mission & Values
The mission of Proko-Wall Funeral Home & Crematory is to recognize the inherent value of a life lived and create meaningful ways for family and friends to celebrate that life and the cherished memory of their loved one.
To provide exceptional facilities, services, and merchandise that continuously exceed the expectations of the families we have the honor of serving, making Proko-Wall Funeral Home & Crematory increasingly preferred in the Greater Green Bay Area.
To continue to be a positive force in our community by sharing our talent and resources in all of life’s celebrations and activities.
To provide a rewarding work environment for our employees.
Community Involvement
Community service is an integral part of our business at Proko-Wall Funeral Home, and we know how important it is to devote community time outside of the funeral home. We believe that to be a productive member of the Green Bay community, we need to give back to our families, local businesses, service organizations, and civic groups. The following lists demonstrate our company and employee involvement in our community.
As a small business, we believe that membership in local organizations is of tremendous benefit to the community. Our staff is active in civic and service clubs and other organizations that touch our community such as:
Many groups and organizations approach us for financial support, and although we cannot find the funds to donate to all, we believe we must help the community prosper and grow by supporting these local organizations:
- St. Vincent Hospital
- Ben’s Wish
- Boy Scouts of America
- Girl Scouts of America
- Golden House
- Green Bay Police Department
- Green Bay Fire Department
- Knights of Columbus
- Big Brothers Big Sisters of N.E.W.
- Unity Hospice
- VNA Hospice
- March of Dimes
- Aspiro
- Bellevue VFW Post #9677
- St Mary of the Angels Men’s Club
- Falcon Athletics
- Preble High School DECA Club
- Preble High School Sting Cancer
- Village of Bellevue Senior Programs
- Ribbon of Hope
- Baylander Chorus Group
- Green Bay Area Catholic High School
- Holy Cross School
- Concerned Hearts Club
- Camp Lloyd for Children
- St. Matthew Parish
- St. Bernard Parish
- St. Mary of the Angels Parish
- Our Saviour Lutheran Church
- Prince of Peace Parish
- MDA
- Bellevue Lions Club
- Arthritis Foundation
- Brown County Sheriff Dept.
- My Brother’s Keeper
- AIM Homeless Shelter
- Ryan Jerabek Challenge
- Green Bay West Rotary
- De Pere Rotary
- Kiwanis Club of Allouez
- Bay Area Humane Society
- People to People Student Ambassador Program
- Trinity Lutheran School
- Green Bay East High School
- St. Philip the Apostle Parish
- St. Agnes Parish
- Alzheimers Association
- Pro-Life Wisconsin
- Friends of Haiti
- St. John’s Homeless Shelter
Along with financial support, our staff donates time by volunteering for the following committees, service organizations and community groups:
- National Railroad Museum
- Big Brothers Big Sisters of N.E.W.
- My Brothers Keeper
- Prince of Peace Parish
- Terror on the Fox
- Green Bay West Rotary Club-Barkhausen Sensory Garden
- The Einstein Project
- St. Bernard Parish Social Concerns Committee
- St. John’s Homeless Shelter
- St. Matthew Catholic Parish
- Starlite Neighborhood Association