WWII Veteran

Age 93 of White Bear Lake

Went to the Lord on October 14 ^th 2019.  He was preceded in death by his loving wife Dorothy. Paul was born in Bejou MN, and after writing to Dorothy while he served in the US Army during WWII. he moved to White Bear and they were married in 1949. He survived by his 3 devoted and loving children.  David (Sue Wilson) Teresa (Gary Richardson), Kathleen (Jim) Hakala: Grandchildren, Matthew (Selene Hall), Amy and Haley Keyser, Katie and JP Hakala: Grandson Logan: Brother Pat Farrell: Brother in Law Bernard (Mary Ellen) Peltier, Sister in Law Fae Peltier and many relatives & friends.  Paul was preceded in death by his parents, Brother Bob and Half Brother Bernard. Paul worked as a Mail Carrier in White Bear for 32 years. Paul was a lifetime member of V.F.W. Post 1782 and served as Commander 1953-1954. For many years he ran the Horseshoe on Ice Tournament and volunteered at the White Bear Lake Care Center.  He was a member of the White Bear Umpire Assoc. and umpired many a softball game and tournaments in White Bear Lake for 35 years.  He loved to bowl in leagues and tournaments, go fishing and the occasional casino run. He was a loving father, Grandfather, Great Grandfather and brother.

Many thanks to the caregivers at Polar Ridge Assisted living for the 4 wonderful years he was there, the staff at Estates of Greely and the Lakeview Hospital Hospice staff for the care he received in his last 2 weeks of life.  Thank you all for your compassion and thoughtfulness. Although he is gone from our sight, he will be loved forever.