Paula Kasprowicz, age 64, of Cambridge died December 31, 2012 at University of Minnesota Hospital-Fairview. The funeral service will be held at 11 A.M. on Friday, January 4, 2013 at our Cambridge Chapel with Pastor Howard Skulstad officiating. Visitation will be on Thursday, January 3rd from 5 – 8 P.M.
Paula Ann Kasprowicz was born July 10, 1948 in Braham to Richard and Audrey (Waldhoff) Nelson. She was raised in the Cambridge area and graduated from Cambridge High School. Paula married Walter Braatz. They made their home in Isanti and were the parents of one son. They later divorced. Paula later married Robert Kasprowicz and they made their home in Isanti most of their married life. After Robert’s death she moved to North Branch and then later to Cambridge. Paula loved the Lord. She enjoyed shopping, listening to music and especially visiting with family and friends. Paula always made the family activities.
Paula is survived by her son, Ronald Braatz of Cambridge; mother, Audrey Nelson of Cambridge; 4 brothers, Steve (Bev) Nelson of Chisago City, Tim (Mary) Nelson of Braham, Greg Nelson of Maplewood, Randy (Lynn) Nelson of LaCrosse, Wisconsin; 3 nieces; 6 nephews and by many other relatives and friends.
My thoughts and prayers are with you all. Paula was such an amazing person, and will truly be missed!
On behalf of the staff at Lincoln/SOTA II/Coulee Montessori Middle School, our sincere condolences to the family on their loss. May the peace that comes from the memories of love shared comfort you now and in the days ahead. “To Live In Hearts Forever, Is Not To Die”.
Lynn, Randy, and family,
I will be thinking about you and praying for you.
Stephanie Ivey (Viroqua/Lincoln Middle)
Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this time of loss. The passing of a family member is never easy, and even more so when it is unexpected. I know this from recent personal experience.
I hope that Paula’s life will be with you in your hearts forever and you will find comfort in your memories of her and the support of those around you.
Randy, Lynn, Nick, and Emily —
From all of us in the Tech Department — our thoughts are with you and your extended family. Having the chance to see Paula’s picture sure tells a story of a person with a great love of life that will be with all of you as you celebrate her life and hold her memory close.
On behalf of the entire Career & Technical Education Department, our sincere condolences to you and your family on the sudden loss of Paula. May you find support in your family and friends as we think of you in this difficult time. May fond memories help you celebrate her life. God bless.
Randy, Lynn, Nick and Nellie,
You are in our thoughts and prayers!
I had the pleasure of meeting Paula before she retired. She was a very kind and caring person and very easy to get to know. My thoughts and prayers go out to your family.
I am so grateful to have been Paula’s colleague at the Ombudsman’s Office and friend for a long, long time. Paula taught me so much about how to live life with more courage, laughter, and compassion. She brightened up so many days for me, and gave me her gift of sharing personal stories. Her kindness, laughter, and sense of humility was there for everyone to experience. May peace be with her family and may her wonderful memories live on in the hearts of all who survive her. My thoughts and prayers are with all who loved her, especially her family.i
Paula’s friendship will always be treasured. As a classmate and friend for many years in our youth, her friendship helped endure the trying times and spice up the adventurous times. My thoughts and prayers are with your family.
I once introduced Paula to my wife with the introductory comment, “I want you to meet one of the genuinely nicest people I know.” I will always feel that way.
My deepest sympathies to her family and friends.
With warmest regards,
Jim Tausch; former regional ombudsman and co-worker until retirement on 1/1/2012
I remember Paula for her laugh. We were friends in high school and had a lot of great laughs. Please accept our condolences, thoughts and prayers at this time.
Your family is in my prayers.
Paula was a great friend–we carpooled for many years–shared laughs, tears, and everyday stories. Miss her!
Paula’s family. You are all in my prayers and thoughts at this sad time. Ron you were the light of your mom’s eyes. She loved you so much and was so proud of you. She always praised you for taking care of Gramma and helping mom out when she needed it. You were always good to her animals. You were her everything!!! She loved all her brothers and we got to know the whole family through our talks. Paula was a great friend and I am so going to miss her! We carpooled together for many years. Like Tracy said, we shared laughs, tears, and everyday stories. Paula was a genuinely super nice person and had a heart of gold. She always had a big hug for you in person or an “I love you kid” and “big hugs to you” over the phone. I’m still in shock that she left this world so early and my heart is aching and I can’t cry any more and only 5 months after retiring from her State job. I know that she will be someone’s guardian angel and watch over them well. I love you Paula and miss you so much!!!