STURGEON BAY, WI (WTAQ-WLUK) – Dale Pautsch was sentenced Thursday to 15 years in prison for a large-scale theft and money laundering operation.
Pautsch, 81, of Nasewaupee, was previously convicted of 15 felony counts, including charges of theft from a business setting and money laundering.
He was also placed on extended for 15 years by Judge Jennifer Moeller. Additionally, he may not handle anyone else’s business affairs or prepare their taxes.
Restitution was set at $1,192,851.95. Pautsch’s personal and business assets – including the Little Brown Jug tavern in Gardner – are in the process of being sold to cover restitution to more than 20 victims. A Nov. 3 hearing will review the status of that process.
Paustch apologized for his actions before the sentence was imposed, court records show.
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