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James Pauk Obituary
He was raised in Troy by his parents, Erwin and Jeanette (nee Johnson) Pauk.
He graduated from Troy Schools, Triad High School, and Western Illinois University. James was active in several Civic and Fraternal Organizations, including Edwardsville Lodge #99, AF &AM.
Jim, who had owned Madison County Surveyors, in Edwardsville, from 1976 until 1998, sold the business to his son, Jeffrey, in 1998. At the time of the sale, he was licensed in Illinois, Missouri, Kansas, and Wisconsin. He served as President of the St. Louis Chapter of the Missouri Society of Professional Surveyors.
Other memberships include Rotary International (Paul Harris Fellow), Boy Scouts of America (James E. West Fellow), MENSA, Scottish Rite Bodies, York Rite Bodies and several other Masonic groups.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Erwin and Jeanette Pauk, a granddaughter, Rachel Anne Foe Pauk.
Surviving are his wife, Elizabeth Drew Bauman Pauk, and four children, Jeffrey (Melinda) Pauk, Edwardsville, Diana Lyle, St. Charles, Mo., Drew (Renee) Russell, and Jennifer (Anthony) Norton; five grandchildren, Thomas, Margaret, Eliza, and Daniel Pauk, and Maxton Norton.
Memorials may be made to the First Congregational Church, Highland, or the Lymphoma and Leukemia Society.
Memorial Visitation: Saturday, February 26, 2011, 10 a.m. to noon at the First Congregational Church, Highland.
Memorial Service: Saturday, February 26, noon, at the Church.
Interment: At a later date, Gullick Cemetery, Highland.
Meridith Funeral Home in Highland is in charge of arrangements.
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Paulette
February 17, 2025
The world needs more gentlemen like you. You are missed!
Paulette
February 17, 2024
What a nice gentleman that I was acquainted with through a online organization. I am sure that all, who knew him.personally, miss him the more.
Paulette
February 17, 2023
You are missed and I pray that you are resting in peace.
Rick France
February 28, 2011
I knew Jim along with many others on Find A Grave. He helped me privately with quite a few technical questions. He was a fine person, and one we miss for certain.
Barb
February 25, 2011
My Thoughts and Prayers for a Wonderful Man and His Devoted Family.. Jim you will always be remembered By Your True Friends here On Find A Grave. God Speed My Friend. Floral Designer
Edda Meinikat
February 25, 2011
Dearest Liz and family,
I am very sorry and would like to express my heartfelt condolescences on the loss of your beloved husband and father. Never in the world would I have thought that he would not make it again. He was, from what I can judge from the times we met in the virtual world, a very unique person, someone with incredible courage and stamina, and a man whom I admired for his bright wit, his great sense of humor and that fine irony that seemed so very typical for him.
I remember how much he helped me when we discussed my plans to visit the USA, he provided a lot of input and was really enthusiastic - to an amount that I now feel as if I have let him down, and I regret the fact that I did not have the chance to meet him in real life.
My prayers are said for all of you and all those who, like myself, know that they have lost a dear friend.
Rest in peace, dear Jim, and may God bless you and comfort your loving family.
Edda with Philip from Germany
Chris Carter
February 25, 2011
I only knew Jim online but he was a very kind and helpful person and he will be missed. My sympathy and prayers are with his family.
James Burke
February 24, 2011
Although I only had the pleasure of meeting Jim via the Internet, he truly was one of the most helpful and kindhearted souls I have ever known. Jim will be greatly missed. I am so sorry. Please know that my thoughts and prayers are with you at this sad time.
Jane Hatch
February 24, 2011
My thoughts and prayers are with Jim's family. I only knew him through Find A Grave, but that was a true pleasure. Rest in Peace, Jim.
Sharon O'Neill
February 24, 2011
My condolences to Jim's family and friends. May he rest in peace.
Dympna Joyce
February 24, 2011
I wish to send my sympathy to Jim's family at this sad time. I was so sorry to hear of this kind man's passing.
"Ar Dheis De gur raibh an ainm" (May he rest in Peace- Irish)
Carol Wagner
February 24, 2011
My deepest sympathies on your loss. May Jim rest in peace.
Trisha Warren
February 24, 2011
Please accept my sincere condolences. I only had the pleasure of knowing Jim through Find A Grave, but found him to be intelligent, a gentleman and a very caring person. Jim will be missed greatly by all who knew him. May God bless and comfort you in the days to come.
Paulette Boley
February 24, 2011
My prayers are with Jim's family. I met him online and he was one of the nicest men that I know. He will be missed.
Paulette Boley
P.J. Bast
February 24, 2011
We were so sorry to hear of your loss. The thoughts of many are with you at this time of sorrow.
A graver angel for an angel graver.
Corey Damerell Find A Grave
February 24, 2011
My deepest sympathies to Jim's family and friends. May God grant you solace during your time for grief.
Jack Spencer
February 24, 2011
Jim was one of the best friends I never got to meet in person. We talked online, and over the phone, and he showed me extraordinary acts of kindness. We always planned on meeting for some fried catfish. We'll do it in heaven my friend.
Debbie Peevyhouse
February 24, 2011
I am so sorry for your loss, you are in my thoughts and prayers.
Hallie Garrison
February 24, 2011
I knew Jim only through the internet, but all dealings I had with him made me feel as if I knew him personally, and I will miss him greatly. My thoughts and prayers go out to his family.
Kat TMac
February 24, 2011
My deepest sympathy on your loss.Jim was well respected on find-a-grave.
Rebecca Sleight
February 24, 2011
Our hearts go out to you at this time and in the days ahead.
February 24, 2011
To the Pauk family, my heart goes out to you all.
Jim was a Forum friend of my late husband Ralph.
We will miss him.
Rest in peace dear friend.
Betty-Caboose
Bev Provines
February 24, 2011
Dear Liz and family - I am so saddened to hear of Jim's passing. He was such a caring man, full of joy and optimism. I hope the love of family and friends is of comfort to your family now. Jim was one of the "good guys" and I will miss him. My sincere condolences to you and your family.
Jeff Cassens
February 23, 2011
Dear Jeff, Melinda and Family -
I'm sorry to hear of your loss, and the loss of a Brother. I'm in Seattle until the end of next week so I'll miss the service, but I wanted you to know you're in my thoughts and prayers.
Mary Lyles
February 23, 2011
I remember Jim did the survey for a subdivision my dad had in Troy. He was so nice and patient. I am very sorry for your loss.
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