Paula Lugar

Paula's soul left her body on June 28, 2025. Paula L. (Myers) Lugar was born on May 18, 1952, in Mishawaka, IN. She died, as was her wish, at her home in Spring Valley, WI while a friend was visiting. 

Paula’s profession was occupational therapist in Early Childhood Education. After retirement, she championed social justice and humanitarianism, eg as founding member of Spring Valley Staying Put and Grass Roots Organizing Western Wisconsin. She served as a supervisor in Pierce County and was on the board of WestCAP among others.

Paula was preceded in death by her husband of 40 years Frank, her parents George and Pauline (Burkholder) Myers, and brothers Pat and Frank Myers. She is survived by 2 sisters, Jane Myers (Stephanie and Amanda) and Mary Renfro (Don); and 2 brothers, Dennis Myers (Michelle) and Tom Myers (Sheryl); and generations of nieces and nephews. Also surviving her are her adopted family, Travis and Javin and their children Ramerio and Royalty. She will be missed by many. 

A Celebration of Life for Paula will be held on Saturday, August 9th, 1-3PM at the:

   *   Unitarian Universalist Society of River Falls (https://uusrf.org/), N8010 US Highway 65 River Falls, WI 54022

   *   Please bring yourself in casual clothes and your memories of Paula to share. Light finger-food & 

       drinks will be available.  

To honor her memory and in lieu of flowers, Paula's wish is for donations to be sent to

   *   WestCAP (https://westcap.org/donateonline/) to alleviate poverty, 

   *   PANCAN (https://pancan.org/) for pancreatic cancer research, or 

   *  the Hispanic Food Distribution of St. Croix County

      (http://weblink.donorperfect.com/LosAmigosProgram)

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