William Robert Pauley, Sr., 83 of Bruce, WI, died on Friday, October 11, 2024 at his home following a 3-month diagnosis of cancer.

He is survived by his wife of 62 years, Peggy, 2 daughters; Sandra (Dan) Adams of Caledonia, IL and Kathy (Quint) Albrecht of Belvidere, IL, 1 sister; Eydie Kaye (Garland) Hamblin of London, KY, 1 sister-in-law; Janette Pauley of Florida, 2 brothers-in-law; Bobby Yoney of WV and George Stephenson of Illinois, several nieces & nephews, special family friends; Lori Spurlin of Gilroy, CA and neighbor Linda Bollman and his little dog Scarlett who was always by his side.

He was preceded in death by his parents; Ralph and Lorraine, his son; William R. Pauley, Jr. and 4 siblings; Sherman Pauley, Samuel Pauley, Ralph Pauley, Jr. and Janice Stephenson.

Funeral services will be held at 11:00 AM on Thursday, October 17, 2024 at Nash-Jackan Funeral Home in Bruce with Rev. Mark A. Bartlett officiating. Burial will follow in Bruce Cemetery with military honors provided by the Bruce American Legion. Visitation will be from 10:00 AM until service time on Thursday at the funeral home.

A complete obituary will be published in the Ladysmith News.