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Michael A. Paulson

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Michael A. Paulson, age 58, of Hutchinson, Minnesota, passed away on Friday, February 21, 2020, at Hutchinson Health.

Memorial Service will be held on Friday, February 28, 2020, at 11:00 A.M. at Our Savior’s Lutheran Church in Hutchinson with interment in the Oakland Cemetery in Hutchinson.

Gathering of Family and Friends will be held on Thursday, February 27, 2020, from 5:00 – 8:00 P.M. and will continue Friday, one hour prior to the service all at church.

Visitation/Gathering
Our Savior's Lutheran Church
800 Bluff Street NE
Hutchinson, MN
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Service
Our Savior's Lutheran Church
800 Bluff Street NE
Hutchinson, MN
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Funeral Chapel
Dobratz-Hantge Funeral Chapel
899 Highway 15 South
Hutchinson, MN 55350
Phone:(320) 587-2128
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Cemetery
Oakland Cemetery
805 Hwy 15 South
Hutchinson, MN
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Obituary

Michael “Mike” Alan Paulson was born on August 23, 1961, in Litchfield, Minnesota, and grew up in Dassel, Minnesota. He was the youngest of four sons born to Wayne and Gladys Paulson. He was baptized and confirmed at the Dassel Covenant Church. Mike graduated from Dassel Cokato High School in 1979.

On August 18, 1984, Mike was united in marriage to Tammy Becker at First Evangelical Lutheran Church in Glencoe, Minnesota. This marriage was proudly blessed with two sons, Nigel and Dustin and one daughter, Shania. They have also been blessed with five grandchildren, Mackenzie, Chloe, Ava, Sterling, and Thomas, who have been a great blessing of fun and love. Mike and Tammy resided in Hutchinson and shared 35 years of marriage.

Mike took auto mechanics training at Hutchinson Area Vocational Technical Institute. He owned his own shop for a while, and then worked for Crow River Auto and Truck Repair and the WD Cooling Clinic for many years. Mike returned to Ridgewater College in Hutchinson and graduated from the Welding program. He then worked at Warrior Manufacturing in Hutchinson.

Mike was an active Boy Scout as a young man earning the Boy Scout Eagle Scout Award. When his sons were old enough to join Boy Scouts, he returned as a Boy Scout Leader for many years in Hutchinson. He accompanied groups on adventures to many area scout camps. But his favorites were their trips to the Florida National High Adventure in Islamorada, Florida. As his daughter advanced in dance, he had a great time dancing with her for the Father-Daughter dances.

Mike was an avid camper. The Grandpa Campout each spring brought out Mike’s dad, the four brothers, his children and grandchildren, and the nieces and nephews. It continues now 30 years later, adding the great nieces and nephews. He enjoyed cooking and making huge holiday meals, created some great recipes, and knew how to best shop the ads and sales at the grocery store. Mike will always be remembered for his big smile and sense of humor.

Mike passed away on Friday, February 21, 2020, at Hutchinson Health Hospital after a three month battle from Cancer, at the age of 58 years. Blessed be his memory.

Mike is survived by his:
Wife, Tammy Paulson of Hutchinson;
Children, Nigel Paulson and his wife, Michelle, of Hutchinson, MN,
                  Dustin Paulson and his wife, Jessica, of Cannon Falls, MN,
                  Shania Paulson and her boyfriend, Tony Stark of Hutchinson, MN;
Grandchildren, Mackenzie, Chloe, Ava, Sterling, and Thomas Paulson;
Brothers, Tim Paulson and his wife, Candace, of Dassel, MN,
                  Mark Paulson and his wife, Danette, of St. Paul, MN;
Nieces and Nephews, Kimberly, Mitchell, Annalisa, Conrad, and Emelia;
Great Nieces and Nephews, a large number of loved Uncles, Aunts, Cousins, and Friends

Mike is preceded in death by his Parents, Wayne and Gladys Paulson; Brother, Steve Paulson; maternal Grandparents, Harry and Esther Johnson; and paternal Grandparents, Clarence and Florence Paulson.

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  1. Mikey Lemke says

    February 24, 2020 at 1:45 pm

    So sorry for your loss. Thinking of you guys during this time.

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  2. Kelly (McCormick) Bestul says

    February 25, 2020 at 8:42 am

    I cannot think of a more “happy go lucky” individual! We shared many years at the studio, and that has continued thru his grandkids ??

    R.I.P. Michael! Maybe show St. Peter some of your fancy dance moves!

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  3. Mike and Shawn Smithers says

    February 25, 2020 at 9:12 am

    Our deepest sympathies to all the family members. We will miss Mike. He has fallen asleep in his savior Jesus Christ.

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  4. Andy says

    February 25, 2020 at 9:47 am

    I worked with Mike at Godfathers Pizza back in the 80s. I always enjoyed working the same shift with him as he was always pleasant and had good conversations. Sorry for your loss. Mike was truly a good guy.

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  5. Brenda Schmitz says

    February 25, 2020 at 3:49 pm

    Dear Tammy and family, I’m so sorry. Praying that the Lord will be with you all and give you His comfort and peace.

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  6. Serena Roehl says

    February 27, 2020 at 3:10 pm

    Mike was so much fun to be around. I will always have fond memories of him from dance and all the times I came over to play with Shania as a kid. All the memories I have of him always include him smiling, laughing, and joking around. I am so blessed that I got the opportunity to know him. I will cherish his memory fondly. Biggest hugs to everyone in your mourning and deepest sympathies.

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  7. Scott Paulsen - Sherman Texas says

    July 28, 2021 at 3:16 pm

    so sorry to hear that Mike had passed away . Mike and I both attended HAVTI Automotive together 82-84 , we even shared work projects together in school , Mike was a great guy

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