Mr. Ronald Charles John Pauk of Foristell passed away on Monday, Oct. 10, 2022, at his home. He was born on Dec. 31, 1942, in Foristell to the late Raymond and Mildred (nee: Giesemann) Pauk. Ron had reached the age of 79 years.
Ron worked as a farmer for most of his adult life. He was united in marriage to Shirley Frances Helvey on February 15, 1964, in New Melle. They spent 58 wonderful years together. To this union three children were born, Jeanette, Michelle and Tammy. Ron loved John Deere Tractors and he collected several over the years. He was very involved with the Warren County Old Threshers association. Ron and Shirley enjoyed going to Branson together and attending the various shows. Ron loved to take long drives in the country. He also enjoyed going to antique shops. When he was younger, he loved working in the woods, cutting trees. Ron was a loving husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, son, brother and friend to many.
Ron Pauk was preceded in death by one daughter, Michelle Pauk; and his parents, Raymond and Mildred. Those who are grateful for the time they shared with Ron are his wife, Shirley Pauk; two daughters, Jeanette Zykan and husband Joseph, and Tammy Gierer and husband Brendan; six grandchildren, Amanda Braxton and husband Aaron, Megan Bowen and husband Donald, Joseph Zykan Jr. and wife Nina, Abigal Brown and husband Josiah, and Keeley Gierer and Brendan Gierer Jr.; five great-grandchildren, Aurora, Lukas, Thea, Charlee and Iris; two brothers, Leonard Pauk, and Allen Pauk and wife Sharon; nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.
A visitation for Mr. Ron Pauk will be held on Tuesday, Oct. 18 from 10 a.m. to noon at Martin Funeral Home in Warrenton, with funeral services to immediately follow. Ron will be laid to rest at the Wright City City Cemetery. Online condolences may be made at www.martinfuneral.net.
