Obituaries

On behalf of the Badger Honor Flight Board and all our volunteers, we extend our deepest condolences to you all, the family of Paul Walby. We are forever grateful and thankful for Paul's service to our great country. What an honor it was for us to take him on his well-deserved trip of a lifetime. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all.

I served in the 2d Battalion with Paul in Madison; Paul as the Command Sergeant Major and I as the Battalion Commander. I have been around and seen and worked with dozens of highly competent Sergeants Major. Without question, Paul was the best. What I remember most was his extraordinarily sound judgement. He could always be depended on to quickly assess an often complex issue, and make the correct decision and execute. I relied on Paul and he never let me down! I am going to miss him but we will see him again. My sympathies to Lynn and his family. Peter M. Mott

I went to grade school and high school with Paul and enjoyed him as a playmate and classmate. At our last reunion a couple years ago I had a nice chat with Paul. The same smile and sparkly eyes. My sympathy to you all. Gloria Iverson Vaughn. Thank you Paul for your service.

Wish to express our sincere sympathy to family and friends. Paul was our classmate at Viroqua and remained a friend for life.

So incredibly sorry to learn of Paul's passing. My You all find comfort knowing that Paul is at peace. Sending much Love and Hugs.

Am saddened to hear this! Paul was a wonderful cousin to be around! Many wonderful memories spending time with uncle Alf and Aunt Helen at their home! Peter and Mark, you have my blessing! Am sorry I can't attend services! I live in England now but will light a candle in Paul's memory and always hold fond memories of all of you! God Bless. Douglas Karl Walby

My good friend Lynn has lost the love of her life. Paul was a man of compassion and outstanding character. He will be missed by all who had the good fortune of knowing him.

My most sincere sympathy to my dear friend Lynn who has lost the love of her life. We will always remember Paul Walby as a kind and generous man of courage, strength, and integrity. May he rest in peace.

The service from your loved one will never be forgotten from the continued memories by you and your family. Keep them in your heart and always cherish the service they provided for all of us to live comfortably and enjoy our beautiful country. Please accept my sincere condolences on behalf of the Badger Honor Flight family on the loss of your fallen hero.

So sorry to hear about Paul. I worked with him at American Family for many years. He was always ready with a smile and a laugh. Rest easy my friend.

So said to hear! Paul was a great man with a wealth of knowledge. I loved hanging at his house with Carrie and then I had the opportunity to work with him. 🦋

I served with Paul from 1974-1988 in Troop E, 4th Cavalry where we served as Scout Section Leaders in Different Platoons until I was promoted to Platoon Sergeant In 1980

We met Paul when he and Lynn started dating. He was definitely a keeper and we all celebrated their wedding with love and joy.