Service Information
Paul A. Folsom, age 59, of Hutchinson, Minnesota, passed away on Friday, October 27, 2023, at his home.
Funeral Service will be held Saturday, November 18, 2023, 11:00 A.M., at Dobratz-Hantge Funeral Chapel in Hutchinson, with interment in St. John’s Catholic Cemetery in Hector, Minnesota.
Visitation will be held one hour prior to the service at the chapel.
Obituary
Paul Allan Folsom was born on January 24, 1964, in Hutchinson, Minnesota. He was the son of Michael Sr. and Mildred (Woelfel) Folsom. Paul was baptized as an infant on February 2, 1964, at Saint Columbans Catholic Church in Greenleaf, Minnesota, and was later confirmed in his faith as a youth on April 13, 1978, at St. Thomas More Catholic Church in Lake Lillian, Minnesota. He received his education in Cosmos, Minnesota, and was a graduate of the Cosmos High School Class of 1982.
Paul was blessed with one son, Andrew. He resided in Litchfield and Cosmos, Minnesota, before making his home in Hutchinson.
Paul was employed at Creekside Soil and Stearnswood Inc. in Hutchinson.
Paul enjoyed farming and helping out other farmers. He also enjoyed playing bingo at the VFW in Hutchinson, watching the Minnesota Vikings, woodworking, camping and fishing. Paul especially loved spending time with his family and friends.
Paul passed away on Friday, October 27, 2023, at his home in Hutchinson, at the age of 59 years.
Blessed be his memory.
Paul is survived by his:
Son, Andrew Folsom of Hutchinson, MN;
Siblings, Joseph Folsom and his wife, Patti of Houlton, WI,
Elizabeth Zavoral of Hutchinson, MN,
Michael Folsom of Lewisville, MN,
Dorothy Lentz of Hector, MN,
Daniel Folsom and his wife, Sharon of Hixon, TN,
Diane Folsom of Sleepy Eye, MN,
Natalie Richards and her husband, Charles of Hector, MN,
Susan Folsom of Hector, MN,
Linda Karl and her husband, Les of Buffalo Lake, MN,
Carol Folsom of Lehigh Acres, FL;
Many nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.
Paul is preceded in death by his Parents, Michael Sr. and Mildred Folsom; Nephews, Dean Lentz, Tyler Richards; Brother-in-law, Roger Zavoral; Sister-in-law, Jacky Folsom.
Gary & Deb Carlson says
Our thoughts and prayers are with Paul’s family. RIP Paul
Sherri says
Our sympathy to Paul’s family. He worked for us doing field tillage work in the spring and fall for several years. He was dedicated employee and friend. He was especially fond of the old Stieger tractor.
Peace to Paul’s memory. We are glad to have known him.
Rick and Sherri Broderius
Randy Paul says
My prayers and sympathy goes out to the Folsom family
Annabelle Wilner says
I will pray for strength for your family
Julie and Doug Fett says
Sympathies to all of Paul’s family as you gather together to remember your loved one.
Amy says
Pauly was a nice guy who will be missed! The Treptow Family
Karen & Larry Hoffmann says
Sending our sympathy, thoughts and prayers to the entire Folsom family. May you find strength and comfort from the many great memories of Paul, from your faith, and from the love of family and friends. May God bless all of you and his memory.
Larry & Karen Hoffmann (Karen Gilberts)
Lori McElmury says
My deepest sympathy to the Folsom family.
Prayers to you all through these difficult times.
Lori Carlson McElmury
Lori McElmury says
My thoughts and prayers to Paul’s family during this difficult time.
May he rest in peace.
Peggy Manwarren says
My deepest sympathies to Paul and his family