Patricia F. Pauly

It is with great sorrow that we announce the passing of Patricia F. Pauly, 81, of Sun City West, AZ, on December 24, 2021. Patricia was born on April 16, 1940 to Charles and Helen Bruders in Sheboygan, Wisconsin. She was a graduate of Pius XI High School in Milwaukee.

Patricia, known as “Pat” to many, was predeceased by siblings Beverly Coakley (late Charles), Chuck Bruders (Rita), and Jim Bruders (Mary). She is survived by beloved husband Michael D. Pauly, Sr., daughters Christine M. Pauly (Carl A. Beckstedt III), Katherine A. Pauly, Kerry P. Gruber and son Michael D. Pauly, Jr. Cherished grandmother of Dylan C. Pauly-Beckstedt. Patricia is also survived by siblings Bonnie Stevlingson (Jerry), Mary Wellman (Fred), Tom Bruders (Mary), and many nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.

Pat and husband Mike raised their children in Pewaukee, Elm Grove and Brookfield, Wisconsin before retiring to Arizona. Pat retired as a secretary for Waukesha County but always cherished her career as a flight attendant for United Airlines and as a travel agent. She was a member of the Milwaukee chapter of United Airline’s “Clipped Wings”, where she volunteered regularly to raise money for Special Olympics. Pat was generous and outgoing and loved animals, vacationing with family and boating in Wisconsin, and travelling through the parks of the American West.

Internment at Valhalla Memorial Park in Milwaukee, Wisconsin; date to be determined. Celebration of Life to follow at later date. Donations in lieu of flowers to Special Olympics.