2011 Newsletter

The Big Winnie Fish Club Has Lost A Member

Gene "Dare L" Paulus

Gene C. Paulus, 65, Greenville, Wis., died unexpectedly on May 14, 2010, in Phelps, Wis. He was born Nov. 20, 1944, in Wauwautosa, Wis., the son of the late Gladys and Robert Paulus. Gene graduated from Wauwatosa West High School in 1963, and earned a Political Science degree from Lawrence University on July 11, 1967.

Gene retired in 2004 following a 35-year career in the banking industry. He specialized as a mortgage lender and was well known throughout the Fox Valley as "Mr. Mortgage."

On Jan. 24, 2004, Gene and Sandy (Gohr) Paulus were united in marriage at First English Lutheran Church, Appleton, and felt blessed and grateful for the wonderful six years they have enjoyed together.

Gene was currently employed part-time as the Guest Service Representative at Holiday Inn Neenah Riverwalk. Over the years he has been involved in many civic and service organizations, including Neenah Rotary Club, where he currently served as the Rotary representative for the Holiday Inn.

Gene was proud of the fact that he was an Eagle Scout, as were his sons. He loved to fish, anytime, anywhere, and especially enjoyed spending time with Sandy at their little log cabin on Long Lake in the Eagle River area.

He is survived by his wife, Sandy; his son, Matthew, and daughter-in-law, Lori; son, Andrew, and daughter-in-law, Nicole; stepdaughter, Lisa Barwick, and husband, Scott; stepdaughter, Jennifer Wiegert, and husband, Joel; stepson, Jason Fellows, and wife, Amanda; and stepdaughter, Angela Fellows; grandchildren, Alex and Lindsay Paulus, Tyler, Zachary and Mason Paulus, Samuel and Lauren Barwick, Ethan, Henry and Theo Wiegert, Nicholas and Madeline Fellows; and sister, Bobbi Keiker, Waukesha.

Gene was also preceded in death by his late wife, Martha Fellows Paulus.

Funeral service will be held on Tuesday, May 18, 11 a.m., at Christus Lutheran Church, N1915 Julius Road, Greenville, with the Rev. Dave Morton officiating. Visitation will be held on Monday, May 17, from 4 to 8 p.m., at Neenah's Westgor Funeral Home. There will be a visitation at the church on Tuesday from 10 a.m. until the hour of service.

A memorial is being established to further Gene's passion for fishing.

Interesting

Not sure what this is, But it showed up in my mailbox so I thought I would share it.

The Newsletter

New Product!!!

Here is a new product that has been spotted in grocery stores around the Grand Rapids area. I see that Earl has been using his celebrity status to make a little extra cash. I wonder if this will result in some sort of fine next year?

AND THE WINNER IS

BOBBER!!!!
This years Big Winnie Fish Club winner is Bobber.
A first time win for Bobber. Other firsts include a Father/Son combo win of the coveted Sack of Hammers.
2 New members were named, Keith is now known as "BOOTS" and Shawn is temporarily known as "Nurse" but the final vote on his name was tabled until next year.
Overall it was another great year on the ice and on the shore.
I am sure that we would all like to thank Hot Pockets for sharing his wonderful scrapbook with us.

OUCH!!!

This is a video from the Polish Polar bear club.

A few pics from my mailbox

Looks like Cliff has been making chili again.

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Double D and DeeDee?

Things that I have been hearing

Here are a few things that I have been hearing about his years trip.

1. There may be a slight menu change. Still having ribs but may have "Kris' Kampfire Stew" instead of the turkey gravy. But it is possible that there will be turkey gravy and biscuits for breakfast.

2. There is rumored to be about 19 "fishermen" attending this year.


Also if anyone has any photos or info that they would like posted to this blog, please send them my way. toddtrue@hotmail.com

Very Interesting

Well, After receiving this photo on my doorstep I think that for once in the history of the big winnie fish club we may have not been to far off when giving a new member a name. It looks like Drinkerbelle is trying to live up to his name. I guess "fish fairy " was way off base. Hopefully that is one name that will never be handed out. I am still waiting for more pics from this years trip. If you want they can be emailed to toddtrue@hotmail.com.