Andy (David) Lee Pauls, age 78 of Marion died peacefully at home as he wished on August 17, 2024.

He was born on June 9, 1946 at home in Shawano County as the son of the late Andrew and Esther (Schmidt) Pauls. Andy was united in marriage to Linda Felts on January 23, 1965. He was a proud veteran of the United States Air Force; serving from 1964 thru 1968. Andy worked at Marion Body Works for 43 years as an assembler, welder, and lead man. He was also a retired member of the Marion Fire Department and a past member of the Marion Lions Club. Andy enjoyed camping every summer, bird watching, and playing games on his IPad. Throughout his life he was a jokester with a quick wit and sense of humor that made everyone laugh. He enjoyed helping people out and visiting with them. Andy enjoyed being outdoors fishing and hunting in his younger years. He always seemed to be fixing something. Andy was also known to be a tad OCD; as his family kidded about with him often. He enjoyed going for walks with Linda around town carrying their infamous walking sticks. Above all else, family and especially his kids and grandkids were of the utmost importance to him throughout his life. 

Survivors include: his wife Linda of almost 60 years. 
Son: Mark (Lisa) Pauls
Daughter: Laura (Ken) Detert.
Special Foster Son: Tim (Brittney) Roberts.
Grandchildren: Brady Detert, Clay (Lauren) Detert, Michael Pauls, & Jeff Lehman.
Great-Grandchildren: Brayden & Isabel Pauls.
A Sister: Eileen Schlender.
Also several sisters-in-law, brothers-in-law, nieces and nephews.

Andy was preceded in death by his parents Andrew & Esther Pauls, a son Gary Pauls, a brother Robert Pauls, and a sister Shirley Gregovich.

A memorial service will be held for Andy on Saturday August 24, 2024 at 11am at the Eberhardt-Stevenson Funeral Home & Crematory (South Location) 299 S. Main Street, Clintonville with Carol Polzin officiating. Visitation will be held at the funeral home on Saturday from 9am until the time of service. Inurnment will take place privately at a later date. Military honors will be conducted outside of the funeral home on Saturday by members of the Marion American Legion Post #198 following the service. www.eberhardtstevenson.com