Denise A. Pasch, 65, of Newton died Friday afternoon March 27, 2026 surrounded by her loving family at Sharon S. Richardson Community Hospice. She is the former Denise Buss born on May 1, 1960 in Manitowoc, daughter of Beatrice (Hoefner) Buss and the late Donald Buss. Denise graduated from Manitowoc Lutheran High School with the class of 1978.

On September 6, 1980 she was united in marriage to Mark Pasch at Immanuel Evangelical Lutheran Church, Manitowoc. Denise worked at various businesses throughout the community. Her greatest passion and joy was raising her family and being "Mom", "Grandma D", and "Gaga". She enjoyed planning events and parties for those close to her for birthdays and holidays. Vacations with family were always memorable, well-planned and a highlight for everyone. Denise also found joy in attending local theater and music events (including lots of barbershop!).

Survivors include her husband; Mark children; Jeff (Katie) Pasch, Jen (Elliot) Schmitt, grandchildren; Sydney and Audrey Pasch, Colin Schultz and Nora Schmitt, her mother; Bea, sister; Barb (Lee) Engelbrecht, brother; Dave (Barb) Buss. Further survived by her mother-in-law; June Pasch, sisters-in-law; Diane (Steve) Reel, Janet (Joe) Gaiovnik, her very dear friend; Jane Lepich along with nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.

She was preceded in death by her father; Don Buss, father-in-law; Karl Pasch, brother-in-law; Karl (Barb) Pasch.

Funeral Services for Denise will be held at 11:00am on Saturday April 4, 2026 at Trinity Lutheran Church (387 Cemetery Rd. Kiel). A time of visitation will take place at the church on Saturday from 9:30am until 10:45 am when we will have a devotion with family before starting the service. Cremation has taken place. Online condolences may be expressed at www.meiselwitzfh.com

The family would like to thank the many caregivers at Aurora Baycare for their compassion and care and the staff at Sharon S. Richardson Community Hospice for keeping her comfortable in her last days.

In lieu of flowers, a memorial has been established in her name for Trinity Lutheran Church or Sharon S. Richardson Community Hospice.