John Edwin Pauly, born on Jan. 30, 1939, in Burlington, died peacefully on June 27, 2024, in Wauwatosa, Wis., at the age of 85.
John's early life in Iowa laid the foundation for a lifetime of dedication and service. He graduated from Burlington High School in 1957, and continued his education at the University of Missouri, where he earned his degree in 1961. Following his studies, John honorably served in the Army for two years, where he developed skills that would benefit him throughout his life.
John is survived by his loving wife of 64 years, Sharon Pauly (née Horn); his children, Douglas (Holly) and Lisa (David) Sutrick; his grandchildren, Jason, Matthew, Connor, and Jordyn; and his great-grandchildren, Cayden, Abigail, and Eliana. He was preceded in death by his parents, Mark and Dorothy.
Professionally, John was a respected Computer Systems Analyst and Project Manager at JCPenney, where he worked until his retirement. His commitment to community was evident through his 18 years of service on the Village Board in Brown Deer. In recent years, he served as the president of the condo association, demonstrating his ongoing dedication to leadership and community engagement.
John and Sharon enjoyed traveling and volunteering at the Grapevine Opry while residing in Texas. He was also an avid train collector. His joy was most evident when playing with his great-grandchildren, a testament to his caring and playful spirit.
Our family would like to thank the doctors, nurses and staff at Froedtert Hospital, Fresenius Dialysis Centers in Brookfield and Slinger, Horizon Hospice and Touching Hearts for their loving care.
A celebration of John’s life will be held at Schmidt Funeral Home of West Bend, located at 629 Cedar Street, West Bend, Wis.,on July 27 with visitation from 2 p.m. until service at 3:30 p.m. In lieu of flowers, the family requests contributions be made to the American Kidney Foundation, Fisher House Foundation, or St. Jude Children's Hospital.
Schmidt Funeral Home of West Bend is assisting the family with arrangements, ensuring John’s legacy is honored and remembered.