Elaine Paulus

Elaine Elizabeth Paulus, age 90, formerly of Webster, passed away unexpectedly Sunday morning, August 28, 2016 at Comforts of Home Assisted Living in Frederic, WI. Elaine was born in Saint Paul, MN, on April 4, 1926, daughter of the late A.J. and Edna (Wigand) Witzany. After the family moved to Webster in 1935, Elaine completed her public education, graduating from Webster High School in 1944 with High Honors. She then spent two years working for the federal government in Washington D.C. and Camp McCoy, WI. On May 20, 1946, Elaine was united in marriage to Ival William Paulus in Webster. They were very busy as owners and managers of the Fishbowl Cafe in Danbury through the late 1950s, and also became owners and operators of the Northview Drive-In in Webster during that time until they sold the business in 1969. Elaine then worked at Chipman’s Grocery in Danbury, Smileys Grocery in Webster and E.P. Bakery in Webster. She then took a position in the Maintenance Dept. at Webster High School where she worked until her retirement. Elaine was a long time member of St. John the Baptist Church in Webster. She enjoyed solving crossword puzzles, watching soap operas on television, playing card games at various card clubs, and playing bingo. She was also a fan of the Minnesota Twins Baseball Team and occasionally was able to attend games at Twins stadium. Elaine surely wasn't the loudest of the Pauluses, but her quiet presence was always there, keeping watch over the family. You could see it in her immaculate house and tidy yard. You could taste it at every Thanksgiving dinner, from the turkey to the apple pie. And you could feel it in the way she smiled, so big and happy. She was hard-working. She was dedicated to her husband and to her children. And she will be missed by many. She is preceded in death by her parents, Edna and A.J. Witzany; her husband Ival, who passed away November 23, 2006; and a sister, Betty (Roger) Kulbeck. Elaine is survived by three children: Jerry (Sylvia) Paulus, Norma (Bob) Kellberg, and Judy (Dale) Larson; grandchildren: Michael (Shannon) Paulus, Sarah Hendrickson, Dana (John) Fredrickson, and Robb (Jennifer) Kellberg; and seven great-grandchildren. She is also survived by three brothers: Robert (Jane) Witzany, John (Jeri) Witzany, and Richard (Judie) Witzany; as well as many nieces and nephews. Relatives and friends may call between 5:00 pm and 7:00 pm, Tuesday evening, August 30, 2016, at Swedberg-Taylor Funeral Home, Webster, WI. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 11:00 am (visitation 10:00 am to 11:00 am), Wednesday, August 31st, at St. John the Baptist Catholic Church in Webster, with Father Michael J. Tupa officiating. Casket bearers are: Robert Witzany, John Witzany, Richard Witzany, Dana Fredrickson, Sarah Hendrickson, and Michael Paulus. Arrangements have been entrusted with Swedberg-Taylor Funeral Home, Webster, WI. Online condolences may be expressed at www.swedberg-taylor.com.