Mark A. Paul

May 30, 1958 - October 30, 2022

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Mark A. Paul, 64, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, October 30, 2022.

Throughout his life he was known as Paul Baby #2, Otis, the pickle god and Mrs. Paul’s husband. He was born to Lawrence and Jeannine (Pollesch) Paul. He married his high school sweetheart, Marcia Vande Zande, in 1980. Together they had 2 children Rhea (Fernando) Sanchez and Gabriel (Sara) Paul and 3 grandchildren, Isaac, Sutter and Edison.

Mark was a character. You could always count on him to have a sarcastic comment in order to make others laugh. He could recognize, criticize, and advise on anything to anyone any time…. anywhere. He was easily identified in his brightly colored hats. Mark was the guy you might have seen blowing snow in shorts. Mark loved to collect war memorabilia, miniature farm equipment and inappropriate tourist souvenirs. Mark used his endless sense of humor to constantly make people laugh forever. (He would have loved this obituary.) Seriously, he had a big heart and was always willing to help a friend or neighbor in need.

He is survived by his wife Marcia, daughter Rhea, son Gabriel and their families. He is further survived by his mother Jeannine Paul, mother-in-law Helen Vande Zande, siblings Corinne Paul, Kim (Charlie) Papenfuss, Steve (Diane) Paul, Neal (Linda) Paul, Lori (Rich) Smith, Darrell (Lisa) Vande Zande, Dean Vande Zande, numerous nieces and nephews and his cat Pancho.

He is preceded in death by his father Lawrence Paul, father-in-law Donald Vande Zande, brother Terry Paul, brother-in-law Dennis Vande Zande, nephew Scott Smith and cats Buckshot and Carmen.

A Celebration of Mark’s Life will be held on Friday, November 4, 2022 at St. Stephen’s Ev. Lutheran Church in Beaver Dam with Rev. Philip Heyer officiating. Visitation will be from 10:30 a.m. until the time of service at Noon also at the church.

The Koepsell-Murray Funeral Home in Beaver Dam is serving the family. Online condolences may be made at www.koepsellfh.com.

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Friday 11/4, 10:30 am - 12:00 pm

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Friday 11/4, 12:00 pm

Mark A. Paul, 64, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, October 30, 2022. Throughout his life he was known as Paul Baby #2, Otis, the pickle god and Mrs. Paul’s husband. He was born to Lawrence and Jeannine (Pollesch) Paul. He married his high school sweetheart, Marcia Vande Zande, in 1980. Together they had 2 childrenContinue Reading

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There are people in our lives that never leave us even after they are gone. My thoughts & prayers are with your family during this difficult time.

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My deepest sympathies to Marcia, her family and the extended Paul and Vande Zande families. We shared a lot of laughs & good times during our high school years. May you all find the peace that surpasses all understanding and may God guard and protect you in Jesus name.
--Joe

Wishing you peace to bring comfort, courage to face the days ahead and loving memories to forever hold in your hearts.

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Mark has always been source of honesty and love in moments in my life when I needed someone to be just that. I miss him already. My condolences to the Paul family and to the community. We have lost a great man, friend, husband, and father.

Marcia, Gabe, Rhea, and family. Praying for you all and grieving with you. Looking for a new gun, its what Mark would have wanted. W/ love, GP family.

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Please accept our most heartfelt sympathies for your loss... Our thoughts are with you and your family during this difficult time.

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Gabe,
I am sorry to hear of the loss of your father; I can't imagine the pain of losing a parent. Know that you are in my thoughts and prayers. You are thought of often and now even more. Sympathy and blessings to you my friend.

Sending love to your family. Otis I met while he was working in Waterloo he always was a kind hearted man and taught me a lot you will be missed sir but thank you for being a good one

Dear Marcia and family, My heartfelt condolences to all of you. Mark was a decent human being.

Paul Family, My heart goes out to all of you during this difficult time. Sending lots of healing prayers and love.

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Sending you our deepest condolences and all our love,

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Condolences to family and friends. The enclosed photo is from February 1967, when we were in 3rd grade.

I'm so sorry for your loss. Last time he was in at the eye clinic he had me laughing like he always did. He will be missed!

With heartfelt condolences,

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My sympathy to the Paul family. Been many years since I have seen you children. I used to baby-sit you all at your home in Fox Lake. Those were the days... Also I worked for your Dad... How time does fly!!
Again condolences to all.

I am sad Mark was taken so suddenly. I will be praying for God's comfort, healing and peace as you go through this difficult time.

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My condolences to Marcia and the kids as well as family members! This tribute would have surely made Mark laugh.

Wishing you peace to bring comfort, courage to face the days ahead and loving memories to forever hold in your hearts.

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Marcia, Rhea, Gabe- our deepest condolences go out to you. Mark will forever live on in our fondest memories. Much love to you and your families.

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To Marcia and children and to The Paul family, my deepest sympathies. Mark was a cherished childhood friend, I have so, so many wonderful memories of us all playing in the neighborhood. He always had my back as kids, and in our teens. Many nights the stones would be tossed at my window, and we’d chat and laugh together for hours, me from my window and Mark at the curb. He was a really great friend back then, and I won’t ever forget him. I am so sorry for your loss. Lynette (aka Netto)

We are thinking of you all during this difficult time.

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My deepest condolences for your loss. Mark was a good friend and neighbor. We always called him a Paul Boy growing up acrossed the street from him in Fox Lake. He will be missed.

Our Deepest Sympathy Love, Steve and Diane, Katie and Steve, Jon and Vicki, Jess and Scott and families

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Please accept our deepest condolences for your family's loss.