Mike Paulie's Obituary
Mike Paulie age 76, passed away on Thursday, December 17, 2020 at Labette Health in Parsons, KS. Mike was born on December 9, 1944 to John A. and Catherine D. (Wolken) Paulie.
Mike spent his first 18 years living with his family on a farm north of St. Paul, KS. He attended St. Paul schools where he play football, basketball and sang in the choir. After high school, Mike went to Wichita to find employment. A few years later, he joined the U.S. Marine Corp. Except for a tour in Vietnam, he spent his 4 year Marine career in San Diego. It was there he met his first wife, Mary, and adopted her daughter Lisa.
Being and entrepreneur, he started a roofing company. Later he married Aggie Shively. They moved from California to the family farm in Chanute in 1995. Mike was loved as a the best son, husband, dad, and brother. Mike worked above the call of duty for 20 years as a much-loved janitor for the Galesburg Middle School
Mike is survived by:
Daughter: Lisa Sonneberg of East Grand Folks, MN
Step Children:
Bonnie Brewer (Alan) of Denver, CO
Bill Shively (Glenda) of Wichita
Dana Wappelhorst (Ken) of Wichita
Siblings:
Mary Catherine Casida of Overland Park, KS
Sister Catherine Threese Paulie of Jetmore, KS
Teresa Strecker (Vern) of Independence, KS
Sharon Higney (Bob) of Bluffton, SC
Numerous grandchildren, nieces and nephews
Mike was preceded in death by his parents, his wives Mary and Aggie, brothers: Albert and Larry, stepsons Jeff and Kent.
Mass of Christian burial rites will be held on Tuesday, December 22, 2020 at 10:30 AM at the St. Patrick Catholic Church in Chanute, Rosary will be held at 10:00 AM prior to the service. Due to the Covid restriction web casting can be viewed through the church’s Facebook and or youtube. Memorials are suggested to the Galesburg Middle School and may be left with or mailed to the funeral home. Online condolences may be left at: www. countrysidefh.com Services entrusted to: Countryside Funeral Home 101 N. Highland, Chanute, KS 66720
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