Harry Pauli of Burns, Wyoming passed this life on July 12, 2026 at Davis Hospice center in Cheyenne.

Harry was born September 9th, 1935 at the Pauli family home, Wheatland, Wyoming the fourth of nine children to Philip and Molly Pauli.

He was preceded in death by his parents and seven siblings. He also lost his wife of 51 years in Ruth(Billie) Pauli in 2007.

He found a dear friend later in Kay Robertson who stayed with him the following years until his passing.

He is survived by his sister Kathy(Joe), Shultz of Colorado Springs, Co. and children in daughter Janet Seeley(Walt), of Lander, Wy and grandchildren Jennifer Henley of Fayettville, NC, Sarah Register(Mat), of Rock Springs, Wy. Also, son Harry(Sherri) Pauli, Jr, of Spring Creek, Nv. Grandchildren in Philip Kahn Pauli(Allison) of Arlington, Va. Amy Pauli(Mike Bausch) of Centennial , Co. Taylor(Braden) Kunishige of Haiku, Maui, Hi. Sheryl(Trevor) Miller of Cheyenne, Wy.

Great grandchildren,(Hayley, Lia, Rowyn, Rose, Ophelia, Thatcher, Foster, Jacob, Tyler, Ashley.)

Mr. Pauli founded H&B Welding in Cheyenne, retired 1985. He was active in Burns, Wy politics as a councilman, later as Mayor for many years. He helped truly build Laramie County Fire District #6, to its current form, also serving as Fire Chief for many years. Among other things he and Billie were the driving force behind the establishment of the Burns Ambulance service.

He was a participating member of the Laramie County Zoning Board, and the Wyoming State Fire Chiefs Association.

A full life of Faith, Love, and Community service was his. He will be missed.

A small family funeral will be held.

Many thanks to the Davis Hospice group. From Janitors to food service, Physician leaders, CNA’s, and most wonderful, the Nursing staff. In lieu of flowers, any consideration to Davis Hospice group would be appreciated and appropriate.