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Thomas Pauly Obituary
Fond du Lac - Thomas M. Pauly, 73, passed away unexpectedly on April 25th, 2020 at home. He was born on May 23, 1946 in Fond du Lac to the late Michael and Ruth (Friedel) Pauly. Tom graduated from L.P. Goodrich in 1964.
Tom retired from Ally's Furniture. He was a member of St. Paul's Cathedral in Fond du Lac and the Eagles Aerie #270.
Tom enjoyed gardening, reading, antiques, camping, traveling and classical music. He loved being with family and friends. Tom had a friendly personality and was loved by all.
Tom is survived by Paul Gunderson of Antigo; sisters Susan (Steve) Toth of Maryland, Claudia Beaster-Christie of Rosendale, Ann Alonzo of Fond du Lac; brother Andy (Peggy Vorlob) Pauly of Fond du Lac; sisters-in-law Kathy O'Connor Pauly of Saukville, Deidre (Doug) Hobbs Lloyd of New Orleans.
Tom is further survived by nieces and nephews Brian (Debbie) Toth, Cindy (Tim) Thomas, Tanya (Dwight) McFarlane, Kevin (Brandy) Toth, all of Maryland, Angie (Shawn) Abler of Fond du Lac, Commander Tony (Jessica Woody) Beaster of Lake Bluff, IL, Eric (Meredith) Pauly of Pennsylvania, Matt (Jessica Curry) Pauly of West Bend, Ben (Jamie) Pauly of Saukville, Seth (Samantha Gustafson) Hanninen of Fond du Lac, Sam (Jennifer Phillips) Hanninen of Fond du Lac, Domingo (Emily Abell) Alonzo of Fond du Lac; great nieces and nephews, many, many cousins and friends.
Tom was preceded in death by his brothers Jeffrey and William Pauly, brothers-in-law Russell Beaster, David Christie and Jim Alonzo, his former wife Deborah Hobbs England and many aunts and uncles.
A private family service is scheduled. A Celebration of Tom's life will be planned later this summer.
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May 5, 2020
Tom was a very pleasant person to know. Easy to laugh and joke with and an all around great person. He will be greatly missed. God bless you Tom.
Cousin Margie
May 5, 2020
Farewell to a special cousin and great friend. Will miss his infectious smile. So happy we were able to get together for lunch shortly before he passed.
maddy toth
May 4, 2020
hey uncle tom ❤ really missing you down here. will forever be thankful for you and your kind heart. love you always.
Sandy and Tom Miller
May 3, 2020
Tom...you were a good man and friend. We will miss you but know that you are adding a special something to that land we all hope to visit someday. A big hug to all your family that you left behind...its a hard time for them right now.
Jean Feyen
May 1, 2020
I am saddened that we will not be able to attend the funeral at this time. Hugs to all the family. I remember Tom when we were still living in St Cloud And we played kick the can and hide and seek. He was so handsome! He was alway so pleasant to be around.
April 30, 2020
Dear Claudia,
Jeff & Bonnie Timler
April 30, 2020
Dear Claudia and family, We extend our sympathy to all of you! Tom was a great guy. Even tho we lost touch with him in recent years we remember his smile and friendly personality. May he be at peace with your parents and other family members. Blessings to all of you.
Glenn Tischaefer
April 30, 2020
Will always remember how kind Tom was to us at Ally's. He was a good person. Our condolences to his family. Susan and Glenn Tischaefer
Donna Meents
April 30, 2020
Tom was a kind and mirthful soul who set a beautiful example for others.
Elyn Charlyn (Wagner) Hoefs
April 30, 2020
Claudia, I am so sorry for your loss! God bless you and your family now and while you grieve.
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