Paul L. SCHEETS

Paul L. Scheets, age 71, of Black River Falls, passed away on June 19th, 2023, after a brief battle with cancer.

Paul was born on May 17th, 1952, to John H. and Lois Scheets in Waukesha, Wisconsin.

Paul was a hard worker. He began his work life as a young boy on his family farm and at a local neighborhood operation. He went on to work at Generac and Walmart. Paul spent the majority of his career working at Walmart Distribution Centers in both Arkansas and Wisconsin. He retired from Walmart in May of 2017.

Paul will be remembered for his strength, grace, kindness, and sense of humor. He was a loyal and protective son, brother, and uncle. He was easy to trust and was always interested in knowing how family was doing, telling a witty joke, or watching a Brewers game together.

Paul loved wildlife, farm animals, songbirds, and flowers. He lived for taking care of his animals, including goats, cats, chickens, and sheep. When he wasn’t waking at 3am to feed his baby goats, he was welcoming them into his home to provide them with an abundance of care

Paul was a gentle soul who made everyone around him know how much they were loved. He was known for his humorous storytelling and demonstrated to everyone around him how to live simply. He loved cooking and baking, saving recipes from magazines and cookbooks, and trying to recreate family recipes, like his mother’s rhubarb torte. Paul only ever had kind words to say about others

Paul was preceded in death by his parents, John H. and Lois Scheets; his brother John L. Scheets; and his brother-in-law John Toshner. He is survived by his brother, Steven Scheets; his sister-in-law Judi Scheets; and his sisters, Kathleen Toshner, Beth Morgans, Annette (Alan) Creswick, Christine (Kevin) Flood, and Amy (Charles) Werba. He leaves behind many beloved nieces and nephews, cousins, relatives, and friends.

The family would like to thank Dr. Rogers and Amanda of the Krohn Clinic in Black River Falls and all of the nurses and staff of St. Croix Hospice.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations to your local animal shelter in honor of Paul’s love for animals.

“Good to know you, love you everybody.”—Paul Scheets

Memorial visitation will be held on Friday, July 14, 2023 from 10 AM until the time of memorial mass at 11 AM held at St. Paul Parish, Genesee Depot.  Burial of remains to follow at the parish cemetery.

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The Torgerson Funeral Home of Black River Falls is assisting the family with arrangements, 715-284-4321.

Thelen Funeral Services is honored to be assisting with the local services.

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