Michael James Pauly
Posted By Ballard Sunder Funeral Home On July 7, 2014 @ 4:30 pm In 2014,Obituaries | 7 Comments
Michael James Pauly
Early Saturday evening on July 5, 2014, Michael James Pauly, age 62, passed away unexpectedly at his home in Shakopee. Family will greet guests on Wednesday, July 9th, from 4-7 pm, at Ballard-Sunder Funeral Home, 833 South Marschall Road, Shakopee, MN. The Mass of Christian Burial will be on Thursday, July 10, at 2 pm, with visitation one hour prior, at St. John the Baptist Catholic Church, 313 West Second Street, Jordan, MN. Father Thomas Joseph will preside. Michael will be laid to rest at St. John Calvary Cemetery in Jordan, MN. Pallbearers will be his devoted children and loving family members.
In a small U.S. Naval Hospital, on the Mariana Islands of Guam, Michael was born on February 12, 1952, to parents, Sylvester M. and Virginia E. (Gray) Pauly. He was the fourth of six children. Shortly after being born, his family moved to Marystown, where he attended grade school at St. Mary of the Purification Catholic School. Michael and his older siblings have fond memories making trips to Lake O’Dowd, catching fish, and selling them to neighbors for a penny or two. In 1960, Michael’s family moved to Jordan, where he later graduated from Jordan High School.
Enlisting in the Unites States Air Force, Michael served his country during the Vietnam Era. He was a specialist in the Strategic Air Command, working on heating and air condition units. While touring, he gained a love for the country of Thailand, its culture, the people, the land, and the entertainment. Returning from the service, Michael lived life on the edge. He enjoyed riding motorcycles, traveling the country and having fun with people he encountered along the way.
For 17 years, Michael was married to Theresa Lipinski. Together, they were blessed with triplets, Matthew, Jacob and Chelsie. Three years later they welcomed their fourth child, Brittany. They have many great memories of being together. They loved spending time outdoors, playing sports, story telling and just enjoying conversations across a table. Some of their fondest memories are of holidays together where Michael really had a chance to express his creativity through fun gifts and games.
For most of Michael’s life he worked various jobs in warehouses, operating forklifts and performing leadership roles. These jobs allowed him to have the flexibility to watch his children on a regular basis. Due to a head trauma injury, Michael was faced with many hardships and challenges, but through it all he persevered and worked for MRCI in Shakopee for over 10 years.
Throughout life, Michael was amazing with his hands. He was an excellent mechanic and was creative in building things. Michael always had a love for the outdoors, riding motorcycles and in later years, enjoyed collecting antiques, searching for agates, and watching the birds and nature outside his apartment window at Huntington Apartments. He loved and enjoyed the company of the residents and worked side-by-side with many of them for years. In his free time, Michael enjoyed listening to music, creating dream catchers and nurturing houseplants. Within the last few years, Michael has been the proud grandfather to Nolan. He relished their time together, coloring, creating pictures and just being together.
Michael was a gentle, honest, understanding and genuine individual. He had a great sense of humor, creative mind and was very family orientated. He was very strong willed and had a strong sense of pride toward his family and his work.
Left to honor and celebrate Michael’s life are his children, Matthew, Jacob, Chelsie, Brittany and their mother, Theresa; grandson, Nolan Anthony; siblings, Dick (Beth) Pauly, Patricia (Lyle) Lambrecht, Thomas Pauly, Mary (Russ) Pauly-Tiegs, Susan (Jack) Schuman; other relatives and friends.
Preceded in death and there to welcome Michael home are his parents; Sylvester M. and Virginia E. Pauly.
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The loss of a father is very hard, may you find strength from your memories and each other. Not knowing your Dad personally, I have to believe that his family was very important to him. He raised 4 children that meant the world to him. Take comfort in all that you hold dear to your hearts. So sorry that he left this world at such a young age.
Jake, we are so sorry to hear of the loss of your father. You and your family are in our thoughts and prayers. We are here to help in anyway we can. Love
I was afriend of micheals.who really cared about him l heard it was shock to me that he dead so soon he had ahard life and. Worked hard and im going to miss him so he has no pain now and he is up in heaven rejoiceing without no pain he is young.child and god is watching. Over him
My Sincere Condolences to the entire Pauly Family especially the Children who lost their Father entirely too soon. I had the pleasure of knowing Mike (My Military Brother) being stationed together for nearly four years. Became Brothers in Wichita Kansas then off to two six month tours in Thailand, returned to kansas and then on to Victorville California. Mike was a very Loyal Friend and I am saddened to hear of his sudden death. I will miss our occasional conversations of the good old days. I’m sorry that I won’t be able to attend his service, distance and circumstances not allowing. My Heart, Soul and Prayers will attend on My Warrior Brother’s New Journey. God Bless his Soul.
And iloved him as a father and he was fun to hung around with we worked side by side and he is going to be missed. Love jon dressen
Sincere condolences to the Pauly family in their loss of Mike, one of the truly, truly good guys. I first met Mike last fall when MRCI introduced clients to our facility to help take care of our packaging needs. Mike and I hit it off from day one and we continued to talk and trade jokes up until last week when I patted him on the shoulder as he was leaving. I nick-named him “trouble” because with that glint in his eye you never knew what was coming. He loved the nick-name. Mike always had a smile on his face, a quick “one-liner” or a greeting of some type. He was helpful to all, diligent in his work and just plain a joy to be around. I will truly miss having Mike here as he made WirthCo Engineering a better place for all of us.
You are all in my thoughts and prayers.
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Matt. We are so very sorry for your loss. We are here to help