Judith Ann Paul

Judith Ann Paul, 79, of Wausau, passed away on April 17, 2023 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital.

She was born July 5, 1943 at Wausau Hospital to the late John Sr. and Marjorie (Gaedtke) Kroening. She married David Paul on September 28, 1963 in Wausau. Judy and Dave owned Paul and Plautz, then the Paul’s Valley Inn, for almost 30 years. Judy was known in Wausau for her Friday night fish fry, made with love for her customers, family, and friends. She also enjoyed gardening and spending time up north at the family cottage.

Judy is survived by her husband of 59 years Dave Paul of Wausau; children Daniel (Kim) Paul of Wausau, Cristina (Tony) Erickson of Tomahawk, and Joseph Paul of Wausau; grandchildren Jessica Paul, Jordon (Christina) Paul, Joseph (Sara) Wanta, Brittany (Brandon) Brath, Bradley (Emilie) Paul, Tyler (Destinee) Budreau, Elizabeth Paul, and Rebecca Erickson; great grandchildren Scarlett, Vivian, Kydin, Kailee, Alina, Jayme, Payten, Rylan, Avery, Jack, Leo, and 2 great granddaughters on the way. She is further survived by her brother Jim Kroening; sister Katie (Alan) Hoffman; sister-in-law Constance (Richard) Zunker; and many nieces and nephews. Judy is preceded in death by her siblings Ellen Colaluca, Lois Jacobs, Beth Hohensee, Barbara Cleveland, Clifford Kroening, Cindy Westman, and John Kroening, Jr.

In respecting Judy’s wishes, no services will be held at this time.