John Paulsen Obituary

It is always difficult saying goodbye to someone we love and cherish. Family and friends must say goodbye to their beloved John Paulsen (Holdrege, Nebraska), born in Funk, Nebraska, who passed away at the age of 92, on December 16, 2018. Family and friends can send flowers and/or light a candle as a loving gesture for their loved one. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of John Paulsen to show support.

He was predeceased by: his wife Edna; his siblings, Albert Paulson (Alberta), Roy Paulson (Myrtle), Herbert Paulson (Helen), Myrtle Clayton (Thomas), Ruth Nelson (Densmore), Irene Griffith (Claude) and Louise Paulsen; and his siblings-in-law, Harold Larson (Elvera), Carl Larson, Verna Palmer (Raymond), Ruth Anderson (Elmer O. Anderson) and Lila Else.

He is survived by: his parents, John Paulsen and Mabel Paulsen (Sandin); his children, Gwen Yvonne, Cristy Kay, James Thad, Gwen Needham (Dale) of Campbell, Nebraska, Cristy Christensen (Eldon) of Stapleton, Nebraska and James Paulsen (Mary) of Funk; and his grandchildren, Gary Needham (Angela), Duane Needham (Angelika), Robert Needham (Joan), Mark Needham (Susie), Marcia Kriz (Patrick Kriz), Lynette Karg (James), James Christensen, John Christensen (Bobbie), Shelly Gifford (Tom), Leslie Gerdes (Jason) and Stephanie Todd (Damien). He is also survived by 31 great-grandchildren; and a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.