Paul Michael Hauer

Paul Michael Hauer was born on May 27, 1973 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin to parents Michael and Carol Hauer.  He graduated from Dominican High School in Whitefish Bay, Wisconsin where he served as student council president and was honored to be the senior class speaker at his commencement ceremony.  He studied in Asunción, Paraguay as a foreign exchange student during the summer following his high school graduation.  Paul attended Marquette University in Milwaukee, Wisconsin where he earned a Bachelor of Science in Biomedical Engineering.  He received the Marquette University Presidential Leadership Scholarship and represented his peers as a student government senator.  Paul worked in the field of biomedical engineering following completion of his undergraduate degree.  Paul continued his education at Drake University Law School in Des Moines, Iowa where he earned his Doctor of Jurisprudence.

Paul worked as an attorney at Centro Legal por Derechos Humanos, Inc. in Milwaukee and Waukesha where he applied his fluency in Spanish to serve the community.  Paul continued his legal career as an Assistant District Attorney with the Milwaukee County District Attorney’s Office for over 15 years, most recently working at the Vel R. Phillips Juvenile Justice Center.  He was a dedicated public servant.

During Paul’s childhood, he demonstrated his vocal and theatrical talents while participating in various musical and theatrical productions in the Milwaukee area.  He performed with the Skylight Opera Company, the Great Lakes Opera Company, and Dominican High School.  He also performed as a soloist in a concert held by the United States Air Force Academy Choir at the Basilica of Saint Josaphat. 

Paul also expressed his artistic talent through the creation of various artwork throughout his life.  He was passionate in his enjoyment of nature and was an active outdoorsman.  Paul treasured his time spent camping, fishing, hiking, birding, and biking.  He had a great love for art, music, and literature.  Paul participated in youth soccer and baseball leagues and remained a lifelong fan of these sports.  He also enjoyed conducting extensive research to document his family genealogy.

Paul is survived by his parents, Michael and Carol (nee Krajnak) Hauer and his siblings, Sara (Hauer) Wells (Bradley), Emily Hauer (Richard Todd Davis), and Mark Hauer.  He is further survived by aunts, uncles, cousins, and many friends.

A memorial service will be hosted digitally by Lake Park Lutheran Church on Monday, February 15, 2021.  A prelude with digital visitation will begin at 6:30 p.m. CST.  The memorial service will begin at 7:00 p.m. CST and will be broadcasted live from the church.  All are invited to attend digitally.  The memorial service can be viewed by typing https://bit.ly/PaulHauerMemorial into a web browser. 

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to The National Audubon Society or the Wisconsin State Parks.

To make a gift to the National Audubon Society in memory of Paul M. Hauer, please visit https://www.audubon.org/how-to-help and select the link for "In Memoriam Gifts". 

To make a gift to the Wisconsin State Parks in memory of Paul M. Hauer, please make checks payable to: WI State Parks.  Please mail to: WI State Parks, Attn: Paul M. Hauer Memorial, 101 S. Webster Street, Madison, WI 53716.