Paul Laubenstein

    Paul J. Laubenstein from the Town of Fredonia peacefully passed on Friday, July 24, at the age of 70.
    Paul was born in Port Washington on Sept. 23, 1949, to Adolph and Esther Laubenstein (nee Mueller).
    He was baptized and confirmed at St. Johns Lutheran Church, Newburg. 
    Paul married Barbara (nee Kohlwey) on Sept 12, 1970, at First Immanuel Lutheran Church in Cedarburg. 
    He worked as a self-employed contractor/carpenter. 
    He was an active member of The Wausaukee Horsemen. He enjoyed hitching up the team, trail riding with friends and fishing. He always had a smile and left a conversation with “have a happy” or “onwards and upwards.”
    Paul is survived by two children, Amy (Alan) Daniels and Matthew Laubenstein, and six grandchildren, Isabella, Christopher, Hunter, Hailey, Emma and Holten. He is further survived by his brother Mark (Donna) Laubenstein, sister Judy Dehling, sister-in-law Sue Laubenstein, the Kohlwey brothers and wives, extended family friends Hugo and Marilyn Gonzalez and many other nieces, nephews, other relatives and dear friends. 
    Paul was preceded in death by his wife Barbara, brother Gary and nephews Eric and Tyler.
    A funeral service for Paul will be at 5 p.m. on Thursday, July 30, at St. John’s Lutheran Church, 623 Congress St., Newburg. 
    Visitation will be at the church starting at 3 p.m. until the service. 
    Interment will take place on Saturday.
    Phillip Funeral Home of West Bend is assisting the family.
(262) 338-2050
www.phillipfuneralhome.com