James Joseph (Jim) Pauly

1942 - 2023  (81 years)

• Name	James Joseph (Jim) Pauly
  Nickname	Jim
  Born	5 Apr 1942	Maple Hill, Wabaunsee County, Kansas
  Gender	Male
  Died	6 Jun 2023
  Buried	13 Jun 2023	Mount Calvary Cemetery, St. Marys, Pottawatomie County, Kansas
  Person ID	I9009	Rossville
  Last Modified	28 Dec 2025

  
  

  Father	Peter Pauly
  Mother	Agnes Gros Pauly
  Family ID	F4775	Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

  
  

  Family	Donna Lee Reser Pauly,   d. 19 Jan 2010, Kansas City, Jackson County, Missouri
  Married	13 Nov 1965	St. Marys, Pottawatomie County, Kansas
  Children	1. Darren Pauly   2. Stefanie Ann Pauly Bresette,   b. 8 Jul 1970
  Documents		Marriage- Reser, Donna-Pauly, James Reser-Pauly Vows Exchanged Nov. 13 Donna Lee Reser became the bride of James Joseph Pauly, Saturday, November 13, in the Immaculate Conception Church in St. Marys. Father Thomas Hesse, Topeka, conducted the double-ring ceremony. The bride is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Gerald H. Reser, Rossville, and the groom is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Peter Pauly, St. Marys. The bride, given in marriage by her father, wore a gown of Peau-de-soie. The fitted bodice, jeweled with tiny pearls, was of clipped Chantilly lace over Peau with Sabrina neckline and petal pointed sleeves. The detachable, isle-wide train was held at the waist with a sweetheart bow. A crown of tulle and lace with pearl appliqué held the bubble veil of pure silk imported English illusion. Mrs. William Pauly was matron of honor, and Miss Vickie Fryman and Miss Cheryl Reser were bridesmaids. Their floor length gowns were of crepe and were styled with Champ Elysses green Empire bodices and sheath type mortar white skirts. Their headpieces were forward sprays with crystal and pearl train and matching short veils. William Pauly was best man. Louis Ketter and John Pauly were the groomsmen. Ushers were Roger McMahan and Ronald Pauly. The flower girl was Ruth Ann Young and the ring bearer was Glenn Remacle. Following the ceremony the reception was held in the Centennial Building in St. Marys. Those assisting were Mrs. Dick Remacle, Miss Patty Pauly, Miss Claudia Fugate, Miss Delores Heinen, Mrs. Ruth Correll, Mrs. Nancy Nelson, Miss Jane Sterrett, and Mrs. Verna Young. The couple is living in St. Marys. [From 16 Dec 1965]
  Last Modified	28 Dec 2025 19:44:49
  Family ID	F1295	Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

  
  

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  Born - 5 Apr 1942 - Maple Hill, Wabaunsee County, Kansas Buried - 13 Jun 2023 - Mount Calvary Cemetery, St. Marys, Pottawatomie County, Kansas  = Link to Google Earth

  
  

• Documents		Obituary- Pauly, James 1 James J. Pauly April 5, 1942 — June 6, 2023 Overland Park Jim Pauly, 81, lived in Overland Park, KS and was born on April 5th, 1942 in Maple Hill, KS, the son of Peter and Agnes (Gros) Pauly. Jim grew up in St. Marys, KS and graduated from St. Marys High School in 1960. Soon after, he enlisted in the Kansas Army National Guard where he proudly served for nine years, including activation with the 69th Infantry Brigade in 1968. On November 13, 1965, he was united in marriage to Donna Lee Reser at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in St. Marys, KS. In 1968, Jim began a remarkable 27-year career with the Kansas State Highway Patrol, serving as a trooper in Neosho, Cherokee and Pottawatomie counties. His accolades included serving for four years as the Vice President of the Kansas State Troopers Association and on the committee that created and funded the Kansas Law Enforcement Memorial in Topeka, KS. Jim and Donna raised their family in Wamego, KS where Jim demonstrated his integrity as an active board member of St. Bernard’s Catholic Church. After retirement in 1995, Jim and Donna moved to Overland Park to be closer to their grandchildren. They soon became consultants for the Occupational Safety and Health Administration and traveled the country together in order to train and certify employees on safety equipment. Jim often boasted of his unique opportunity to work with Donna and bragged that they were paid to “visit” 47 states. Even while traveling, they made time to spend with their grandchildren, rarely missing their events. Donna preceded Jim in death on January 19th, 2010. While Jim had many positive attributes, his greatest quality was the affection that he paid to his family. His conversations with family and friends and allies at the American Legion (Post 327) almost always started with how proud he was of the accomplishments of his children and grandchildren. He was simply a selfless man who did not boast of his own achievements; instead, he raved about those closest to him. A true role model for all of us. Jim is survived by his son, Darren (Deb) Pauly of Seminole, FL; daughter, Stefanie (Chris) Bresette of Kansas City, MO; and three grandchildren: Emily (Blake) Hughes of Lee’s Summit, MO; Allison (Joseph) Johnston of Olathe, KS; and Jacob Bresette of Alexandria, VA. He is also survived by brothers, John Pauly and Ronald Pauly, St. Marys, KS and sisters, Mary Katherine (Dick) Remacle, Cottonwood, ID and Jane (Randy) Mumpower, Wamego, KS. He is preceded in death by his parents, Peter and Agnes Pauly; brothers, William Pauly and Gerald Pauly; and sister, Patricia. Mass of Christian Burial will be Celebrated at 10:00 A.M. on Tuesday, June 13, 2023, at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in St. Marys. Burial will be in Mt. Calvary Cemetery St. Marys. James will lie in state and the family will receive friends from 5:00 until 7:00 P.M. Monday, June 12, 2023, at the funeral home. Memorial contributions may be made to the Immaculate Conception Catholic Church and sent in care of Piper Funeral Home, 714 Maple Street, St. Marys, Kansas 66536, To leave online condolences go to www.piperfuneralhome.com.
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