Paul Philip Mielke

He was born March 17, 1933, in Shiocton, WI, to the late Rev. Louis and Milda (nee Schmidt) Mielke. On July 20, 1968, Paul married Alice Maxine Williams, his devoted wife of 50 years.

Paul graduated from Shiocton High School in 1951 and served his country in the US Army. He was known for his athleticism, playing football, basketball, baseball, and boxing. Paul attended UW-Oshkosh and went on to be an engineer at AT&T Bell Labs for 42 years. He was a dedicated family man. Paul enjoyed watching sports, meticulously caring for his yard, and spending time in Florida. He was a lifelong dedicated member of the Lutheran Church.

Paul and Alice had two children, Nicole Denise (Mark) Rupe and Paul Louis Mielke; and four grandchildren, Gavin, Colin, Avery, and Kelsey Rupe. Other survivors include his siblings Louis Mielke, John Mielke, and Milda Steinbrecher.

He is preceded in death by his sister Margaret Albrecht.

Visitation at Schoedinger Funeral Home, 6699 N. High St., Worthington, on Friday, May 13, at 12:00-1:00PM, followed by a funeral service at 1PM. Burial will be held at Kingwood Memorial Park in Lewis Center. Memorials appreciated to the Alzheimer’s Association.

Paul will be best remembered for his infectious laugh and genuine smile.

Memorial service may be viewed at 1pm on May 13, 2022 at this link:

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