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DUPONT, Paul J. (Dubuque, IA--August 16, 2026. Born and raised in Dubuque, Paul graduated from [[LORAS COLLEGE]] in 1963 and earned his Master of Science in Biology from SMU. He spent 32 years teaching science at [[WASHINGTON JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL]] and [[DUBUQUE SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL]], later finishing his career at NICC in Peosta. Paul coached girls’ and boys’ tennis at Senior, helped organize the Dubuque Tennis Association, and was active in the Mississippi Valley Tennis Tournament. His lifelong dedication to the sport was honored with his induction into the Athletic Senior Hall of Fame in 2018. | [[Image:Cornelius.jpg|left|thumb|150px|]]DUPONT, Paul J. (Dubuque, IA--August 16, 2026. Born and raised in Dubuque, Paul graduated from [[LORAS COLLEGE]] in 1963 and earned his Master of Science in Biology from SMU. He spent 32 years teaching science at [[WASHINGTON JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL]] and [[DUBUQUE SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL]], later finishing his career at NICC in Peosta. Paul coached girls’ and boys’ tennis at Senior, helped organize the Dubuque Tennis Association, and was active in the Mississippi Valley Tennis Tournament. His lifelong dedication to the sport was honored with his induction into the Athletic Senior Hall of Fame in 2018. | ||
Paul and his wife, Sara Reuschel Dupont, shared 61 years of marriage and built a loving family: three children—Suzanne (John Teske), Christian (Dawn Huseman), and Julie (Michael Gassmann)—along with eight grandchildren and one great grandchild. | Paul and his wife, Sara Reuschel Dupont, shared 61 years of marriage and built a loving family: three children—Suzanne (John Teske), Christian (Dawn Huseman), and Julie (Michael Gassmann)—along with eight grandchildren and one great grandchild. | ||
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DUPONT, Paul J. (Dubuque, IA--August 16, 2026. Born and raised in Dubuque, Paul graduated from LORAS COLLEGE in 1963 and earned his Master of Science in Biology from SMU. He spent 32 years teaching science at WASHINGTON JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL and DUBUQUE SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL, later finishing his career at NICC in Peosta. Paul coached girls’ and boys’ tennis at Senior, helped organize the Dubuque Tennis Association, and was active in the Mississippi Valley Tennis Tournament. His lifelong dedication to the sport was honored with his induction into the Athletic Senior Hall of Fame in 2018.
Paul and his wife, Sara Reuschel Dupont, shared 61 years of marriage and built a loving family: three children—Suzanne (John Teske), Christian (Dawn Huseman), and Julie (Michael Gassmann)—along with eight grandchildren and one great grandchild.
In retirement, Paul enjoyed tennis, PICKLEBALL, biking, and serving as a men’s ministry leader at his church. He will be remembered as a devoted husband, loving father and grandfather, dedicated teacher and coach, and loyal friend.
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