Paul Otto Brys

Paul Otto Brys was born May 8, 1942 in St. Louis, Missouri to Otto and Nell (Marcum) Brys and passed away peacefully in his sleep at the Evelyn’s House after battling pneumonia at the age of seventy-nine years. Paul grew up in the Webster Groves Maplewood area of St. Louis. He was united in marriage to the love of his life, Rosemary Lucielle Schulte, January 16, 1960 at the Saint Aloysius Catholic Church in Argyle, Missouri and shared together sixty-two years of laughter and memories. Paul was a beloved father to four children: Mike, Elaine, Tom, and Lisa. His legacy continues in his seven grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. Paul started his working career at Parkmoor Restaurant in St. Louis where he met Rosemary. After raising his family, his professional career moved him to Oklahoma City and ended in Salem, Missouri with Salem Catering, which Paul and Rosemary operated for over twenty years. The time in between was filled with years of service at Ruckert Meat Company, Wilson Foods and Kraft Craig Foods. His roles range from route salesman/supervisor to meat buyer and national sales manager. Paul retired in Salem after many dedicated years and spent the winters at Raintree in North Ft. Myers Florida with family and friends. Paul was an excellent cook, who loved to make home cooked meals for family and friends. His talent was best when it came to meats, especially prime rib. Paul enjoyed a friendly game of poker and Texas hold’em, he played weekly while in Florida. In his younger years, he enjoyed bowling and playing golf. Paul liked riding his three wheeled bike around the park and would frequently stop and visit neighbors along the way. Paul will be remembered as being a devout Catholic his entire life, for his strong faith, and for always being available for those in need. Paul was a member of the Sacred Heart Catholic Church where he and Rosemary started the soup kitchen and loved volunteering at the fried chicken dinners. He was a member of the Elks Lodge. Paul leaves behind to cherish his memory, his loving wife Rosemary; children: Mike Brys, Elaine Brys Huckstep, Tom Brys, Lisa Brys Herder, and their spouses Debbie Brys, John Huckstep, Denise Brys and Peter Herder; grandchildren: Zachary Brys, Erin Brys Murphy, Tony Marzolla, Mark Marzolla, Natalie Herder, Emma Herder, and Luke Herder; three great-grandchildren: Luca Marzolla, Owen Brys, and Mackenzie Murphy. Preceding him in death, parents: Otto and Nell Brys; brother: Bob Brys; and sister: Barbara Lange. Paul was a true gentleman, a mentor to many throughout his life, and always put others before himself. He will be forever missed by those he leaves behind. Funeral Mass for Paul Otto Brys was held Thursday, February 17, 2022 at the Sacred Heart Catholic Church Salem, Missouri with Father Antoney Jose Thundathil officiating. Serving as Pallbearers were Mike Brys, Tom Brys, Zach Brys, Tony Marzolla, Mark Marzolla, and Luke Herder. Burial was in the Saint Aloysius Cemetery Argyle, Missouri. Arrangements were under the direction of Wilson Mortuary of Salem, Missouri. In lieu of flowers, Memorial Contributions may be made in memory of Paul Brys to the National Kidney Foundation and left at Wilson Mortuary. Online condolences may be entered at www.wilsonmortuary.com

Paul Otto Brys

May 8, 1942 - February 11, 2022