William "Bill" Lowell Pauli

“Bill” William Lowell Pauli was born to Wilma and Lowell Pauli August 22, 1939 in Kansas City, MO. Bill has an older sister, Betty Ruddick (Ft Scott, KS). Bill grew up in Kansas City attending Paseo high school. Bill attended Drury University and K-State University. Bill met the love of his life, Patricia Troxel, in Kansas City when they both worked for Greyhound Bus. Bill served as a Lance Corporal in the US Marine Corp. After 6 weeks of dating, Bill asked Pat if she would “go steady with for the next 50 years”. They were married in Bill’s Parent’s home in Kansas City, Mo. on October 7, 1961. Bill was hired at Business Men’s Assurance (BMA) where he would work for 24 years. Upon retirement from BMA, Bill became the practice administrator for Clinical Cardiovascular Associates for 17 ½ years. Bill and Pat have four children Tracy Clark (Gordon), Toni Butler (Brent), Chris (Kathleen) Curtis (Jennifer). Bill and Pat have 13 grandchildren and 11 great grandchildren. Bill was active in church and he and Pat attend Nall Avenue Baptist Church. Bill fiercely loves his family. He was always ready with support, love, advice and pride in his children and grandchildren. Friends are also so important in Bill’s life. He was always quick with a funny remark (at least he thought it was funny), fun, support, and comradery. Bill and Pat spent quite a bit of time with friends going out to dinner, attending Precious Moments activities, playing canasta, spades, Mexican Domino's, bunko and most any other game people wanted to play. With these friends Bill and Pat enjoyed lots of travel and cruise adventures. Bill died peacefully in his home surrounded by family on April 4, 2024. Bill is preceded in death by his parents and his granddaughter Autumn Pauli. Bill’s funeral will be held on Wednesday, April 10, at 12:30 PM, with a visitation starting prior from 11:30 AM - 12:30 PM, all at Maple Hill Funeral Home. In Lieu of flowers the family is asking for memorial contributions to be made to Children's Mercy Cerebral Palsy foundation. https://www.childrensmercy.org/departments-and-clinics/neurology/movement-disorders-and-spasticity-clinic/cerebral-palsy-haileys-story/

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William "Bill" Lowell Pauli

August 22, 1939 - April 4, 2024