Betty Paluso

(nee Muck) found eternal rest on Monday, March 3rd, 2025 at home surrounded by her family. Betty was born on June 16, 1933 in Angelica, Wisconsin, to Fredrick and Elda (nee Bartles) Muck. She graduated from Pulaski High School in 1951 and continued her education at UW Oshkosh before earning her bachelor's degree from UW Platteville in 1955. With a passion for teaching Betty began her career as a 5th-grade teacher in Madison, WI. In 1960, Betty met the love of her life, Daniel Paluso, in Angelica, Wisconsin on a blind date. It was love at first sight and they were married just four months later. They settled in Milwaukee where they raised their three children (all born within a span of three years) and built a wonderful life together. Betty shifted her focus from teaching to creating a warm, nurturing home for her family. As her children grew older, she returned to the classroom as a substitute teacher and later became a paraprofessional, continuing to focus her career on helping students learn and grow. On August 20th, 2024, she and Dan celebrated 64 years of marriage, a testament to the love and bond they shared. Betty found joy in life’s simple pleasures. She had a passion for reading and loved getting lost in a good book or word search. She also had a competitive spirit and never passed up a game of Scrabble or cards, often coming out on top. Betty also had a way with words and expressed her creativity through poetry, writing heartfelt verses for anniversaries, parties, and special occasions that her family and friends cherished. In the summer she could always be found outside soaking up the warmth of the sun and enjoying the fresh air, but never before recleaning her already immaculate house. She was a devoted Milwaukee Brewers fan, watching them play on TV and attending games whenever the opportunity arose. Above all, she enjoyed nothing more than spending time with her family and friends, cherishing every moment spent with them. Betty was kind, compassionate, and loving, and she will be deeply missed by all who knew her. Betty is survived by, and will be dearly missed by, her children Julie, Bob, and Lori, her cherished grandchildren Garrett, Lauren, Nicole, and Shay, along with nephews and nieces, other relatives, and many friends. Betty was preceded in death by her beloved husband Daniel Paluso, parents Fredrick and Elda (Bartles) Muck, her brother Bill (Pat), twin brother Bob (Sally), beloved daughter-in-law, Susan (Miller), and nephews, Rick and Mike (Muck). Family and friends will be received at the church on Monday, March 10th, 2025. Visitation Monday, March 10 from 10:30 AM - 12:00 Noon at ST. ROMAN CHURCH (1810 W. Bolivar Ave., Milwaukee) followed by the celebration of Mass of Christian Burial at 12:00 Noon. Interment at Arlington Park Cemetery (4141 S 27th St, Greenfield, WI 53221) for those wishing to attend. A luncheon will be held afterward at Meyer’s Restaurant, 4260 S 76th St, Greenfield, WI 53220, where all are welcome.

Betty Paluso

March 3, 2025