Paul Evan Saray

1951 - 2022

Paul Evan Saray, age 71, of Oshkosh, went to be with the Lord on Saturday, July 2, 2022. Paul passed peacefully in Milwaukee following complications from a recent surgery. He was born on January 15, 1951 in Oshkosh a son of the late Nick and Betty (Rand) Saray. Paul was a graduate of Oshkosh High School in 1969 and married Susan Schiefelbein in 1972. Paul worked 26 years at Neenah Foundry Company as a pattern-maker, followed by 14 years at Bemis/Amcor in the Snack Plant. He also worked several part time jobs throughout his life. During Paul's life he also enjoyed playing baseball, camping at CUSA, bowling, fishing, cooking, hanging out at Evil Roy Slades with his friends for a few Hamm's beers and putzing around outside in a garden, his garage or just lying in the sun in his "daisy dukes". Paul's life was too short, but those who were touched by him understood that the quality of existence far exceeds the quantity of time in which one lives. His gentle smile, kind heart, quick wit (even if wildy inappropriate at times), brought joy and touched the lives not only of his family but so many friends. Paul took his fashion cue from no one. His signature everyday look, spring thru winter, were all his: plaid flannel shirt, (sometimes with the sleeves cut off), carpenter jeans, cowboy hat and a pair of high-topped work boots (which he even played baseball in). He was a rare combination of someone who had a love of life and a firm understanding of what was important-the simplicity of living life with those you love.

Paul is survived by and his memory will be cherished by his wife of 50 years, Susan; a daughter, Melissa (Scott) Wesenberg; his son, Matthew Saray; his grandson, Andrew Saray of Oshkosh; his brother, Dan (Teri) Saray of Oconto; sisters-in-law and brothers-in-law, Janet (Hugo) Paulik of Oshkosh, Charles (Deb) Schiefelbein of Oshkosh; nieces and nephews, Marty (Julie) Paulik, of Oshkosh, Ben (Karen) Paulik of West Virginia, Jessica Kortbein of Oshkosh, Aaron Saray of Milwaukee, Leigha (Andrew Minster) Saray of New London, Jordan Saray, Alana (Christopher Beekman) Saray of Oconto, Julie Jansen of Oshkosh, Michael (Chris) Paulik of Winneconne, Tim Paulik of New London, Dan (Kathy) Paulik of Menasha. He is further survived by his beloved companion Buddy. He was preceded in death by a son, Michael Saray; parents Nick Saray and Betty DeBoth; step father, Robert DeBoth, father/mother in law, Lloyd and Lorraine Schiefelbein and close uncles, aunts and cousins.

Funeral services for Paul will be held on Monday, July 11, 2022 at 1:00 pm in the Poklasny Funeral Home, 870 W. South Park Ave. in Oshkosh. Burial will follow in Ellenwood Cemetery. The family will receive family and friends at the funeral home from 11:00 am until the time of service. A memorial fund will be established.


Poklasny Funeral Home
870 W. South Park Avenue
Oshkosh WI 54902
(920) 235-1170