Gerald “Jerry” Pauly, age 76, of Jordan, MN, entered eternal peace on Tuesday, December 29, 2020, at the Belle Plaine Lutheran Home.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Tuesday, January 5, at 11 am, at St. John the Baptist Catholic Church, 313 Second Street, Jordan. Masks are required and guests may arrive after 10:30 am and immediately be seated in the church. Guest may also join via live streaming, by visiting sjbjordan.org and clicking on the live stream tab. Father Neil Bakker will preside. Jerry will be laid to rest at St. Joseph’s Catholic Cemetery, in rural Jordan.
Gerald Albert was born on September 5, 1944, in Shieldsville, MN, to Quentin and Luella (Theis) Pauly. He was the second of six children, growing up on the family dairy farm that his great grandpa Jacob Pauly homesteaded, in the St. Joseph area. Jerry attended St. Joe’s country grade school and furthered his education at Jordan High School. When the farm work was done, he enjoyed fishing at this grandfather’s cabin on Fish Lake, in rural Prior Lake, MN.
At the age of 20, Jerry’s father passed and for the next few years, he remained committed in helping the family tending to the daily farm tasks. Jerry later worked at Crystal Sugar, in Chaska, MN, at the Belle Plaine Sales Barn, and part time for 12 ½ years at the Cologne Pavilion catering weddings and banquets, along with his bride at his side. Most of his career was at Thermal King, in Bloomington, MN. After 21 years with working the assembly line, he retired!
Life was enriched for Jerry meeting Ramona Ruschke (Soeffker), through mutual friends. They started courting and on June 2, 1973, at St. John the Baptist Catholic Church, Jerry and Ramona wedded. His family immediately included Ramona’s children, Kim, Kelli, Karri and Kent. A year after being married, Jerry and Ramona were blessed with a son, Jayson. Family always was the center of Jerry’s life. When he was not working and providing for his family, they enjoyed the annual family vacation to Crosby, MN, celebrating the Fourth of July. Jerry also was involved in Jayson’s racing events, in the Hobby Stock Racing at Arlington Raceway Park and watching the demolition derbies at the Scott County Fair.
As a couple, Jerry and Ramona were fortunate to have created many friendships through Thermal King. This venture allowed them to enjoy each other company on excursions around Minnesota and even to Las Vegas. In Jerry’s free time, he enjoyed trying his luck at the slot machines and having great conversations with his buddy’s at Clancy’s Bar and Grill, where they would all catch up on the latest news. He was proud of his wife and children, but it was his grandchildren that brought him so much joy. Jerry was interested in what they were doing and tried to remain active in their lives.
The last several years, Jerry’s health has declined. But through all of life’s trials and tribulation, he worked and played hard. Jerry loved his family unconditionally and enjoyed nurturing and caring for them all.
Forever loved, Jerry will be sadly missed by wife of 47 years, Ramona; children, Jayson (Cyndi) Pauly, Kim Soeffker (Franc Garcia), Kelli Williams, Karri (Roman) Symanitz, Kent (Mary Beth) Soeffker; grandchildren, Randy Symanitz, Ben (Jenna) Symantiz, Joe Symantiz, Aaron Williams, Mariah Williams, Emily Soeffker, Allison Soeffker, Donavon Soeffker, Patrick Garcia; siblings, Sally Pauly, Richard (Sharon) Pauly, Sandy (Nathan) Wittenberg; other relatives and friends.
Greeting Jerry home in Heaven is his grandson, Michael Symanitz; parents Quentin and Luella; brothers, Roger Pauly, and Donald Pauly.
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Stephen and Sally Dischinger
Our deepest sympathy and condolences to your family during this difficult time.
Mary Deutsch and Peter Paul
So sorry for your loss.
Tom and Judi Strobel
I’m so sorry for your loss. May God wrap ,His arms around you all at this difficult time. Comforting prayers are being sent to you.
Pastor Bob and Karen Bushaw
God comfort you at your loss. Jerry was a great”honorary member” of St Paul’s and I enjoyed him much. Always appreciated he made extra chicken when he knew Adam my son would attend the wedding reception!!!
Marcy
So very sorry for your loss! God Bless!
Julie Segler
So incredibly sorry for the loss of a great guy!!!
Elaine Stier
So sorry for your loss ! My Prayers are with you Ramona and family.
Robyn (née Rucks) Woods
Sending my deepest condolences to the entire Pauly/Soeffker family. Praying for comfort during this difficult time.
paul hein
So sorry to hear, was always a good friend to the family, condolences to the family
Roxanne Buesgens Prokes
My deepest sympathy goes out to you and your family.
Patricia Will
So very sorry for your loss.
Judy Johnson
Our sympathies to you and your family! Praying for peace and comfort to you all.
Sincerely,
Randy and Judy Johnson
Amarylis Amy Nieland
Dear Soeffker and Pauly families! I am very sad for your loss ! I have been picturing the REUNION of Jerry in Heaven with the Ruschke Girls and their husbands! Their friendships memories and love . JR. and Karen Herd. Ellen and Curtis Henning, Wally and Evelyn Ruschke, Chet and J oan Weckop, Don Soeffker, Lavern Nieland, and our parents Walter and Eleanor .A family of Seven children ,now 4 at peace and rest, Palmer, Amary lis -Amy, Ramona , three surviving and mourning this loss of Jerry . My love and sympathy Ramona. and my dear nieces and nephews. Jason and all the Soeffker Ks. Aunt Amy Nieland. .
Jenny (Bruder) Hennum
I am so sorry to hear of Jerry’s passing! Praying for comfort and peace. Hugs!
Angie Schoenbauer
My prayers are with you all at this time of loss. My God bless him and all of you.
Sending hugs,
Angie Schoenbauer
Jan Knox
So sorry for you loss. You are in our thoughts and prayers. May he Rest In Peace.
Sincerely,
Bob & Jan Knox
Lou and Nancy Pearson
Deepest condolences to the Pauly family, relatives, and friends. May you always remember the good times, that it lifts your spirit, and puts a smile on your face.
Patricia Brundige
My sincere sympathy Ramona to you and your family.
Gary and Sally Malz
We are very sorry for your loss
Jeff Lenzen
Ramona, thinking of you during this difficult time. Remembering the fun times with you and Jerry at the Cologne Pavilion
Cliff & Mary Klehr
We send our deepest sympathy to the Pauly families for their loss. May you feel God’s presence at this difficult time.
Know that you are in our prayers & thoughts at this time.
Lois and Palmer
I always admired Jerry for marrying my sister and adopting four small children. That took courage and commitment. I enjoyed going to his favorite bar and listening to him and his buddies chatting . He would introduce me (his brother-in-law) as “the preacher” and we all drank our cokes together. He had some hard years taking care of his “birth family” and then his “adopted family.” Hidden DEEP inside that large man was a great heart. The only time I saw him cry was when he and I were saying “Good bye” to our brother-in-law, Junior Herd. I suspect Junior and Jerry are sitting in the coke bar of heaven with their dear ones and buddies.
Kathy Smith(Liffick)
Ramona, I sorry for your loss of Jerry. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Tim & Katie Symanitz
We are very sorry for your loss. Jerry is now in God’s care without suffering. You are in our prayers.