Edward J. Pausewang

Edward James Pausewang, 78, of Taylor died peacefully on Tuesday, July 22nd, 2014, at home, surrounded by his family. Edward was born on August 24, 1935, to Joe & Adella Pausewang of Granger. He married the love of his life, MaryAnn Schwertner Pausewang, on November 19, 1955.

He is survived by their five children: Michael (Shirley), Diane (Stephen), Allan, Mark, and Joseph (Sheila) and brother, Robert Pausewang (Joy). There are also seven grandchildren: Jason and Jamie Pausewang, William Hogan and Michelle Hogan - Dominguez, Lacey Lundgren, and Shelby and Austin Pausewang as well as three great-grandchildren: Lane and Aspen Lundgren and Andres Dominguez - Hogan.

Edward was a devoted husband and father, providing for his family as a woodworker for Griggs Manufacturing, American Desk, and Tex-Wood Industries. He spent most of his life in Granger where he supported his sons and daughter throughout their young lives. He was a member of Sts. Cyril & Methodius Catholic Church until 1993 when he and Mary Ann moved to Taylor. There they joined St. Mary’s Catholic Church. Edward was also a member of the Granger Volunteer Fire Department and Granger/Taylor Knights of Columbus. His friends and family knew him as a man who loved to dance, play a little domino and poker and gather from time to time to share a good meal and drink a cold beer.

Edward is preceded in death by his wife, Mary Ann, parents, Joe and Adella and brother, Albert Pausewang.

Visitation & Rosary will be held on Friday, 7/25, at 7 pm at Providence Funeral Home, Taylor. The funeral Mass will be 10 am on Saturday, 7/26, at St. Mary’s Catholic Church followed by interment at Granger City Cemetery. A reception will follow at the Granger SPJST Hall. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Sts. Cyril and Methodius Catholic Church or St. Mary’s Catholic Church.