Mary Antoinette Pausch

Mary Antoinette Pausch, age 78 (12/31/1946 - 11/12/2025) passed away peacefully on November 12, 2025, after a courageous battle with Parkinson's disease. A devoted Catholic, Mary lived her life grounded in faith, hope, and love, and her family rejoices in the promise of seeing her again.

Mary was a kind, caring, and generous soul-feisty in spirit yet endlessly gentle. A natural caretaker, she had a remarkable way of making people feel cherished, supported, and safe. Family was at the center of her world. She devoted her life to raising her three children-David, Julie (Craig), and Michael (Shannon)-with unwavering dedication and tenderness and was especially loving and protective of her oldest son, David, who has Down syndrome.

Her grandchildren-Colin, Ryan, Tenley, and Austin-were her treasures. She helped raise them, tenderly spoiled them, and poured her heart into their lives. Mary shared an extraordinary bond with her husband, Terry. Together, they built a life overflowing with affection, faith, and simple joys, serving as an inspiration to all who knew them.

Mary is survived by her husband of 58 years, Terry; her children and their families; and her siblings, Judith (Gordon) and Steven (Gail). She was preceded in death by her parents, Charles W. and Mary Ann Schmidbauer; her parents-in-law, John and Eileen Pausch; and her brother, Charles J. Schmidbauer (Margaret).

A visitation will be held at ST. DOMINIC CATHOLIC CHRUCH on Wednesday, November 26, 2025, at 10:30 a.m., followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at 11:30 a.m.

In lieu of flowers, the family invites donations to Special Olympics Wisconsin, a cause close to Mary's heart.