Michael K. Paul

Obituary

Michael Kenneth Paul was born on August 24, 1949, in Litchfield, Minnesota. He was the son of Kenneth and Anna (Bergeron) Paul. Michael was baptized as an infant and was later confirmed in his faith as a youth at St. John’s Catholic Church in Darwin, Minnesota. He received his education in Litchfield, and was a graduate of the Litchfield High School Class of 1967. Michael furthered his education for one year at Willmar Area Technical College.

Michael entered active military service in the United States Army on October 4, 1968, in Minneapolis, Minnesota, and served his country during the Vietnam War. He received an Honorable Discharge on May 7, 1971, at the US Personnel Center in Oakland, California, and achieved the rank of Sergeant.

On March 22, 1997, Michael was united in marriage to Lois Ann Lange at Lamson Evangelical Free Church in Dassel, Minnesota. Together they shared three children, Coral, Russell, and Chelsey. Michael and Lois resided in Darwin and they shared 23 years of marriage together.

Michael was employed as an over the road truck driver for Hick’s Trucking in Litchfield. He then worked for local construction companies as a gravel truck driver. Over the last ten years, Michael decided to purchase his own truck and continued as an over the road truck driver until he retired in March of 2020.

Hunting was Michael’s passion. He did a majority of his hunting in Minnesota where he grew up and then moved to Montana where he continued to hunt. He also enjoyed hunting moose in Canada. Michael also had a passion for horses. He both trained and rode the horses. Michael enjoyed riding his motorcycle, being with friends, and he loved to tease everyone! He especially cherished the time spent with his family.

Michael passed away on Thursday, April 16, 2020, at his home in Darwin, at the age of 70 years. Blessed be his memory.

Michael is survived by his:
Wife, Lois Paul of Darwin, MN;
Children, Coral Grambart and her husband, Aaron, of Otsego, MN,
                  Russell Paul and his wife, Catherine, of Temple, TX,
                  Chelsey Koopman of Alexandria, MN;
Grandchildren, Gavin Grambart, Boedin Grambart, Alicia Paul, Alexa Paul, Angel Paul, and Jasmine Steed;
Great Grandson, Julian Diaz;
Siblings, Carol Morrison and her husband, Jim, of Isanti, MN,
                Pat Hartwig and her husband, Bruce, of Hutchinson, MN,
                Greg Paul and his wife, Christine, of Darwin, MN,
                Gerald Paul of Hutchinson, MN,
                Rick Paul and his wife, Ashley, of Hutchinson, MN;
Sister-in-law, Joan Steinhaus and her husband, Tim, of Waterville, MN;
Brother-in-law, Kermit Lange and his wife, Crystel, of Alberta, MN,
                             Kendon Lange and his wife, Rhonda, of Morris, MN;
16 Nieces and Nephews;
Many Great Nieces and Nephews, Cousins, Aunts, and other relatives and friends

Michael is preceded in death by his Parents, Kenneth and Anna Paul; Great-Grandson, Max Diaz; Sister, Marie Pearce; Great Nephew, Joseph James Collyard; and Father and Mother-in-law, Wesley and Ione Lange.