Jeanne M. (Boyea) Pauwels, 72, of De Pere passed away unexpectedly at home on Sunday, April 19, 2015. The daughter of the late Irving and Frances (Lens) Boyea married Al Pauwels on June 12, 1971 at St. Boniface Church in De Pere. She and Al raised their four children in De Pere. Jeanne was a lifelong De Pere resident and graduated from West De Pere High School in 1961. She served as head bookkeeper at De Pere's Community Bank for ten years before becoming a full-time wife and mother. She volunteered endlessly as a school gym teacher, librarian, playground supervisor and funeral lunch lady. Jeanne enjoyed exploring the United States via tour bus travel, and was a devoted Green Bay Packers fan. She was an avid reader and filled her home with handmade decorations. For the last ten years, Jeanne cherished being a grandmother. She is survived by her loving husband of 44 years, Al; their four children, Bob, Bill (Margaret), Brian and Julie (Dale) Hyska; and four grandchildren, Aaron, Matthew, Michelle and Justin. She is further survived by her sisters, Sharon Allen, Mary Tarkowski and Debbie Boyea; and sister-in-law Carolyn Boyea. Jeanne was preceded in death by her parents and two brothers, Ronnie and Danny. Friends and family may call at Our Lady of Lourdes Parish Family, corner of Lourdes Avenue and Suburban Drive in De Pere on Friday, April 24, 2015 after 9:00 AM. The Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10:30 AM with Father Tim Shillcox, O. Praem officiating. Burial will take place at Mount Calvary Cemetery. Please go to www.ryanfh.com to send online condolences to the family. The family would like to thank the De Pere Rescue Squad and Police for their timely and compassionate care in their time of need.