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Earl “Bob” Paulson

December 27, 1929 - March 11, 2021

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Newcomer-Silverthorn Chapel on the Hill
3008 S Coon Island Rd.
Orfordville, WI
Thursday 3/18, 12:00 pm - 1:30 pm

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Newcomer-Silverthorn Chapel on the Hill
3008 S Coon Island Rd.
Orfordville, WI
Thursday 3/18, 1:30 pm

Earl “Bob” Paulson, age 91, passed away on Thursday, March 11, 2021, at home from Parkinson disease. He was born December 27, 1929 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, the son of Thelma Paulson.
Earl married Myrtle Knutson on January 20, 1951 at Luther Valley Church. He was a member of the US Army Signal Corps from 1951 to 1953. Earl worked for the Chicago Northwestern Railroad for 43 years. Earl farmed on the family farm from 1965 and they sold produce at Beloit Farmers Market for 30 years. He ran Paulson Radio and TV in the 1950’s and 60’s. Earl was active in Beloit Horseshoe Club and tournament director for 30 years.
Earl is survived by his wife of 70 years: Myrtle; 3 sons: Dennis, Kenneth and Brad (Cindi) Paulson; 8 grandchildren: Jimmy (Chris) Paulson, Julie Paulson, Jennifer (Jason) Stevenson, Jill Paulson, BobbieJo (Ben Rogers) Yates, Nickolas Barrett, Cody (Ariel) Barrett and Brittian Paulson; 2 great-grandchildren: Lily-Sarah-Grace Paulson-Cardona and Anessia Burke; and great great-granddaughter, Octavia Bagwell.
He was preceded in death by his mother; Thelma Paulson Short and grandparents; Lewis and Julia Paulson.
Funeral services will be held at Newcomer-Silverthorn Chapel on the Hill, 3008 S. Coon Island Road, Orfordville, at 1:30 p.m. on Thursday, March 18, 2021 with Pastor Karla Brekke officiating.
A visitation will be held prior to the service at the funeral home from 12:00 p.m. until the time of services on Thursday.
Burial will be in Newark Cemetery, Wisconsin.
Memorials may be made to Beloit Hospice or Luther Valley Church.
www.Newcomerfh.com

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Newcomer-Silverthorn Chapel on the Hill
3008 S Coon Island Rd.
Orfordville, WI
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Thursday 3/18, 12:00 pm - 1:30 pm
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Newcomer-Silverthorn Chapel on the Hill
3008 S Coon Island Rd.
Orfordville, WI
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Thursday 3/18, 1:30 pm

Earl “Bob” Paulson, age 91, passed away on Thursday, March 11, 2021, at home from Parkinson disease. He was born December 27, 1929 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, the son of Thelma Paulson. Earl married Myrtle Knutson on January 20, 1951 at Luther Valley Church. He was a member of the US Army Signal Corps from 1951Continue Reading

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Trace torsini left a message on March 16, 2021:
A nice man i spoke wth time to time when he came into restaurant for food or horseshoe club
REGGIE AND KAREN JAMES left a message on March 16, 2021:
In memory of Earl "Bob" Paulson, REGGIE AND KAREN JAMES lit a candle
Richard Altis left a message on March 14, 2021:
Mary and I extend our sympathies to Earl's family and friends. Earl was a great promoter of the sport of Horseshoe pitching. The Horseshoe community has lost one of it finest.
Rayna Bauer left a message on March 13, 2021:
Sorry for ur loss he was a great guy and liked to kid around I bought some horseshoes and wanted to know if I could pitch with them and what kind they were and he told me they were play ground shoes I arrgued for a min and he just laughed going to miss him and his knowledge
Julie farley left a message on March 13, 2021:
God bless you mr paulson, rest easy. I come to know him thru the many years I've worked for his son. He visited my office a couple times a year for adv for the horseshoe club. I heard many stories
Julie farley left a message on March 13, 2021:
In memory of Earl "Bob" Paulson, Julie farley lit a candle
Dale and Diane Walker left a message on March 13, 2021:
Our deepest sympathy to the Paulson family. Although we didn’t have the opportunity to know Bob well, my sister Bev Ostenson and brother-in-law Al, have shared so many fun memories of theirs. We do know Bob and Mert grew the best veggies ever. Praying God’s peace and comfort for your hearts. ??
Val Nehls & Bill Tierney left a message on March 13, 2021:
Thoughts and prayers for everyone.
Cliff left a message on March 13, 2021:
was always a pleasure seeing Earl at the club enjoying the fun time everyone was having. He always had a smile and made most smile back,all horseshoes families are some of the best people I have come acroos in my travels and Earl will be greatly missed.
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