Dennis C Pauls

SUN PRAIRIE-Dennis C. Pauls , age 73, of Sun Prairie, passed away after a long battle of ongoing health issues on Saturday, Nov. 18, 2017, at UW Hospital and Clinics.  He was born on Sept. 2, 1944, in Monroe, the son of Dale and Clem (Welter) Pauls.  Dennis graduated from Rio High School in 1962.  Dennis married Rose Mary Huber on Oct. 24, 1992.  His working career included, Gisholt, City of Sun Prairie, Young American and Famous Footwear.  He was also a former member of GWRRA (Gold Wing Road Riders Association).  Dennis enjoyed hunting, boating, snowmobiling, golfing, and stock car racing.  He also enjoyed cooking and candy making. Dennis is survived by his wife, Rose Mary; daughters, Janine Anderson, Denise Pauls, Dannette (Paul) Weisman and Stacie Pauls-Smith; granddaughters, Justine Weisman, Taylor Smith; grandsons, Mason Smith, Chance Anderson and Corbin Smith; sister, Judy (Rob) Noyce; brothers, Pat (Twink) Pauls and Bruce (Lyn) Pauls; father-in-law, Urban Huber; brother-in-law, Gary (Sharon) Huber; sisters-in-law, Carol Ann (Bud) Alford and Sue (Keith) Wohlfert; and numerous nieces, nephews and many friends.  He was preceded in death by his parents, Dale and Clem Pauls; son-in-law, Richard Anderson; and mother-in-law, Anita Huber.  Funeral services will be held at GUNDERSON EAST FUNERAL AND CREMATION CARE, 5203 Monona Drive, Madison, at noon, on Monday, Nov. 27, 2017, with a luncheon to follow.  Visitation will be held at the funeral home from 10 a.m. until the time of the service on Monday.  In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions in Dennis’s honor will be accepted for a charity yet to be decided.