Jean J Paul
July 23, 1929 - December 21, 2023
Obituary
MADISON - Jean J. Paul, age 94, of Madison, passed away on Thursday, Dec. 21, 2023, at BeeHive Homes of Oregon. She was born on July 23, 1929, in Reedsville, Wis., the daughter of Adolph and Alice (Moede) Busse. The family moved to New Holstein when Jean was a child, where she met the love of her life, William Paul. They married on Jan. 9, 1945, and celebrated 74 years together.
Jean was a homemaker and worked in retail as a manager for many years. She was the president of the American Legion Auxiliary in New Holstein for several years. She enjoyed gardening, cards, but most of all her children and grandchildren.
Jean is survived by her four sons, John (Deborah), Charles (Janice), William (Paul Bleskacek) and Robert; daughter, Jane (Stephen) Schmieding; many grandchildren, great-grandchildren, and other family members. She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, William; and siblings, Carl Busse and Shirley Kelly.
A funeral service will be held at GUNDERSON WEST FUNERAL AND CREMATION CARE, 7435 University Ave., Middleton, at 11:30 a.m. on Thursday, Dec. 28, 2023, with Pastor Sheryl Erickson presiding. Burial will be held at Roselawn Memorial Park. Visitation will be held at the funeral home from 11 a.m. until the time of the service on Thursday.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Agrace HospiceCare in memory of Jean.
Online condolences may be made at www.gundersonfh.com.
Gunderson West
Funeral & Cremation Care
7435 University Ave.
(608) 831-6761