Kenneth E. Pauli

Kenneth Edmund Pauli of Germantown Hills, Illinois died Friday, April 3, 2015 at age 57. Ken was born on October 28, 1957 to Rolland and Louise (Ford) Pauli. He grew up in Peoria Heights and began working in the family milk business as a milk distributor. He retired in October, 2012 from Ken E. Pauli Distributing, as a distributor of Prairie Farms. When he was 17, he met his wife, Robin (Schoch), while working on the route. They were married on July 2, 1977. For 37 years, Ken and Robin had a loving and devoted marriage. He was an amazing father, a loving grandfather and an incredible friend. In addition to spending time with his family and friends, Ken enjoyed working in the yard, biking, golfing, and taking his grandchildren fishing. Ken will be remembered fondly for his witty sense of humor, the positive way he made people feel, his willingness to help everyone, but most of all, his smiling eyes. Ken leaves behind his daughter, Amber (Brian) Campbell of Gilbert, Arizona, son, K. Brandon (Alison) Pauli, of Washington, Illinois, and grandchildren, Stella and Briggs Campbell and Elizabeth and Grant Pauli. He also leaves his mother, Louise (Ford) Pauli, of Peoria, brother, Steve Pauli and sister, Becky (Darrell) Moore, as well as several nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his wife, Robin and father, Rolland. A celebration of life will be held from 4:00 until 8:00 pm on Thursday, April 16, 2015 at Metamora Fields Golf Club. Cremation rites have been accorded. In lieu of flowers, memorials can be made to St Jude Children?s Research Hospital, 4722 North Sheridan Road, Peoria, IL 61614. Online condolences at www.masonfuneralhomes.com