Harold Pauli

Harold was born in Tazewell County, to Albert and Ida Mae (Danz) Pauli. He married Carolyn Woolsey on September 14, 1958 in Peoria. She survives.

Also surviving are their four children, Rod (Chris) Pauli of Dunlap, Randy (Nancy) Pauli of Elburn, Ross (Connie) Pauli of Peoria, and Robyn (Randall) Moeller of St. Louis, MO; seven grandchildren, Rorke Pauli, Allys Pauli, Stacy Pauli, Kiara Pauli, Nicole Pauli, Eleanora Moeller, and Johanna (Willis) Hertweck; one great-grandchild, Sophie Hertweck; two siblings, Richard Pauli of Dunlap and Ann (Russ) Jacobson of Beecher; and numerous nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents and one sister, Mary Brauer Connelly.

Harold served in the U.S.Army, worked for over 32 years with Brauer Oil and Asphalt Co., and spent most of his life farming and raising cattle. He was a member of Mt Calvary Lutheran Church, where he served as an Usher for many years. Harold was also a member of the Kickapoo Sportsman Club, the Peoria County Farm Bureau, the Peoria County Beef Improvement Association, and the Peoria County 4-H, where he served as a longtime 4-H leader. Harold will be remembered for his outgoing personality, friendliness, and willingness to give to others. Harold had a strong Faith, and enjoyed Family, Friends and Fun.

A visitation will be on Wednesday, January 31, 2024 from 5 to 7 pm at Davison-Fulton Woolsey-Wilton Funeral Home in Peoria. A funeral service will be at 11 am on Thursday, February 1, 2024 with visitation one hour prior to the service at Mt Calvary Evangelical Lutheran Church in Peoria. Burial will follow the service at Swan Lake Memory Gardens in Peoria.

In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to Peoria County 4-H Auction - 4810 N. Sheridan Rd. Peoria, IL 61614 or Mt. Calvary Lutheran Church Food Pantry - 908 W. Hanssler Pl. Peoria, IL 61604. Words of comfort can be shared with the family at www.Woolsey-Wilton.com.