Nicholas Peter Paas, age 87, of Sparta, entered eternal rest on Sunday, October 8, 2023. He was preceded in death by his wife Gloria; brothers, Ed (Lois) Paas, Jim (Rita) Paas; daughter-in-law, Deb Paas; great-granddaughter, Skyla Nesvig. Nick is survived by his children, Mickey (Russ Geske), Cindy (Greg Vogel), Mary (Mike Stoel), Amy (John Jones), Nick (Dorothy Gardner) and Pat (Kay) Paas; grandchildren, Dan (Beth), Jessica (Ken), Ben (Melissa), Jennifer (Lucas), Cody, Amber, Kristin (Kevin), Rob (Laurie), Carly, Dylan, Josh (Cassie), Taylor (Kyle), Allee; 19 great-grandchildren. Nick was a heavy equipment operator for 35 years. He loved traveling with his wife. He enjoyed socializing especially at deer camp with family and friends. He was also a great storyteller and loved family gatherings. A funeral service will be held on Thursday, October 12, 2023 at 11:00 am at Beuschel Funeral Home, 5018 Alpine Ave NW, Comstock Park with Fr. Tom Simons presiding. Friends and relatives may meet the family at the funeral home for visitation on Wednesday, October 11, from 2-4 and 6-8 pm and one hour prior to the service from 10-11 am. Service Details.